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Reliable Skip Hire Services in London

Local Experts

Reliable Service & Solutions for Inner London

At London Skip Hire Team, we help you book affordable skips online across zones 1–6 and the wider M25, including a 14-day hire period (extensions available at £30/ day), delivery, and one collection. 

As an EA-registered Upper Tier Waste Broker (CBDU596771), our experts will match the job to a nearby licensed supplier who is available for your requested window to deliver a skip on time.

Compliance & Sustainability

Took all the waste to licensed London transfer stations, such as Powerday, Old Oak Sidings (NW10) and Bywaters, Lea Riverside (E3), where it’s processed for high diversion from landfill.

Fast Delivery & Collection in the Capital

  • Same Day/Next Day Delivery: We offer Same Day Skip Hire for orders placed before 10 am in many London postcodes, and guarantee Next Day delivery across the vast majority of Greater London.
  • Approximately 98% on-time within the requested window in the last 90 days.
  • Early collection: Request via call or book a collection online, typical London pick-ups within 24–48 hours once off-hired. If your skip fills before collection, we can swap it for an empty one.
  • For tight streets like markets, schools, and event closures, static placements are restricted. We check market schedules and adjust delivery to non-market hours, or suggest using a wait-and-load service. Perfect for office clear-outs or rapid renovations where time is money.

Skips For Domestic and commercial Use

Skip Hire Sizes & Local Applications

Whether you are dealing with small household waste or working on a large industrial or commercial project, we have skip sizes to suit every job. Prices vary by postcode, size, hire length, waste type, and any permit/bay suspension for on-street placements. Not sure on size? Call our London team at 0800 260 5989.

4-Yard Mini Skip

4 yard mini skip in London for small garden clean ups
  • Size: 6.00 ft x 4.43 ft x 3.02 ft
  • Capacity: 30–40 bin bags
  • Good for: small clear-outs, light garden waste
  • Local note: driveway placements don’t need a licence; on CPZ streets, a borough licence is required and marked bays usually need a daily suspension.

6-Yard Skip

6 yard skip in London for medium home renovations
  • Size: 10 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft
  • Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
  • Best for heavy rubble; CPZ streets need a licence, bays often require suspension.

8-Yard Builders Skip

8 yard builders skip in London for construction waste
  • Size: 10.00 ft x 5.58 ft x 3.94 ft
  • Capacity: 70–80 bin bags
  • Good for refits; avoid Red Routes at peak, placement can be restricted.

10-Yard Skip

10 yard skip in London for large home clearances
  • Size: 10.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 3.94 ft
  • Capacity: 90–100 bin bags
  • Bulky but light waste; not suitable for hardcore.

12-Yard Maxi Skip

12 yard maxi skip in London for bulky waste removal
  • Size: 12.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 4.92 ft
  • Capacity: 100–120 bin bags
  • Light bulky loads only; check street width and access.

RoRo Containers

20 yard roll on roll off skip in London for commercial projects
40 yard roll on roll off skip in London for large demolition jobs
  • 20 yard size: 20.00 ft x 6.89 ft x 5.91 ft
  • 40 yard size: 40.00 ft x 7.87 ft x 6.56 ft
  • Capacity: 20 yard holds 200 bin bags and 40 yard holds 400+ bin bags

The most popular skip sizes in London include

  • 6-yard skips for kitchen and bathroom renovations, commonly used in residential areas like Bayswater and Shoreditch.
  • 8-yard skips for builders’ waste in neighbourhoods.

Restricted / Extra Charges to Place

Mattresses (£15–£25 each depending on waste facility), Tyres (£8–£15 per tyre), Fridges, freezers, and WEEE items (£25–£40 due to safe disposal requirements), and TVs and monitors (£15–£30).

Note: Your local HWRC (household waste recycling centre) may accept items that we can’t.

Customers Love Skip Hire Team

Real Success Stories

See why thousands of homeowners and businesses across the capital trust Skip Hire Team for reliable local skip hire.

Michelle Watson, A day agoReliable Service in Gravesend
In Gravesend I hired a 6-yard skip for around £250. Perfect for clearing building rubble after a small extension project. Booking was simple, and the price was very fair. Delivery and collection both went as planned. A reliable service I’d be happy to use again.
James Carter, 16 hours agoFantastic skip hire service in Gillingham
Fantastic skip hire service in Gillingham. The driver was polite, rang ahead, and placed the skip neatly in our driveway. We had more waste than expected, but it fit perfectly. Collection was quick and hassle-free. Definitely a company we’d use again.
VGA, 15 Feb 2025Absolutely the best
Absolutely stellar service. Delivered on time and very friendly. Good rates too. I highly recommend this place to everybody
Rav singh, 9 Jan 2025Brilliant service
Brilliant service. Plus i saved with the Parent Perks discount. Turned up on time and Amanda was great! Thanks guys!
Amanda Johnson, 28 Nov 2024Excellent Service!
Easy to book, friendly staff and good competitive rates. Skip was delivered next day of ordering which I ask for and picked up when requested. Will definitely recommend. Thank you.
BANTY BAJWA, 14 Jan 2025 We booked skip online it was very easy
We booked skip online it was very easy booking system and was very secured the service was very good got skip delivered next day and then we called for collection Amanda was very professional over the phone and got collected as requested we will use them on our next project.

London Borough Skip Permit & Suspension Complexity

Placing a skip on private land (such as a driveway or site), a licence is usually not required. For on-street placements, we assist with securing skip permits from your local London Borough Council

It usually costs between £30 and £165 and takes 3 to 5 working days, depending on the borough’s policy. 

Areas like Soho and Mayfair fall under the CPZ, where the parking is restricted for specific hours and requires bay suspension. Our experts will manage, but please confirm your placement before booking.

Access & Placement

  • Driveway/off-road minimums: approx. 2.7 m width, 4.0–5.0 m length for 6–8 yd; allow turning room for the lorry.
  • On-street clearance: allow 6 m length including approach; avoid junctions, crossings, bus stops and cycle lanes.
  • Low bridges/narrow streets: Some inner-London streets have width restrictions or timed closures; if a fixed placement isn’t feasible, choose wait-and-load (20–30 mins) to avoid permits and CPZ conflicts.
Skip Hire Made Easy With London Skip Hire Team

FAQ About Skip Hire in London

Find the answers to the most common skip hire questions customers are looking for.

The cheapest option is typically a 4-yard mini skip placed on your private driveway (avoiding permit/suspension costs), or you can opt for the Wait & Load service, which is highly cost-effective for smaller volumes.

Live prices change by postcode, size, waste type and any bay suspensions. On average, skip hire costs in London range from £185 to £780 for a 4-yard to a large 40-yard RORO container, based on booking data from the last 90 days. Get live prices by using an online skip size calculator.

We do not permit static skips on Red Routes, as stopping is highly restricted. We recommend using Wait & Load for fast loading on or near Red Routes where permitted. Call experts for a consultation on complex sites.

Yes, additional charges for additional services like:

  • Excessive weight (for heavier or bulky waste) such as soil, rubble, bricks, or concrete, may incur an additional charge between £50 and £100 per tonne of excess weight.
  • Overfilled skips (if waste is above the skip’s rim) charge for overfilled skips is between £30–£50.
  • Extended hire period (for longer than the standard hire period) ranges from £10–£25 per extra day.

If any additional charges apply, we’ll let you know in advance.

To licensed facilities such as Powerday (NW10) and Bywaters (E3) with sorting at MRFs for high recycling rates.

Yes! Just let us know as early as you can. If the skip’s already been dispatched, there may be a small charge to cover transport.

Please Note: Our cancellation policy includes a £30 + VAT cancellation fee once your order has been processed.

Most customers choose a 6-yard; for heavier builders’ waste, 8-yard is common. We’ll confirm based on your list.

Skip Hire Coverage: All 32 London Boroughs and the Wider M25 Area

Our experts understand the unique challenges of every neighbourhood and are your single point of contact for licensed waste management across London, serving all 32 London Boroughs and surrounding M25 areas. We cover the entirety of Greater London and surrounding postcodes, including:

  • East/Central London: E1–E20, EC1–EC4, WC1–WC2
  • North London: N1–N22, NW1–NW11
  • South London: SE1–SE28, SW1–SW20
  • West London: W1–W14
  • Also serve border areas in the Home Counties (e.g., IG, RM, UB, TW, BR, CR, and HA).

we have dedicated service specialists operating in the following high-demand London boroughs.

For complex commercial inquiries or specialized services, please call our dedicated London waste management experts on 0800 260 5989.

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