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Skip Hire in Maidstone, Kent

Q: How much does skip hire cost in Maidstone?

Skip hire prices in Maidstone range between £170 and £790+VAT for 4 yard to large 40 yard. Prices always vary depending on location or postcode, how long you need the skip for, and whether a permit is required for placing the skip on a public road. To get skip hire prices in Maidstone and all the surrounding areas, use our super-easy online skip cost calculator to calculate prices for all the skip sizes.

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Fair-Priced Skip Hire in Maidstone

To get reliable skip hire in Maidstone, choose a licensed waste carrier. The Skip Hire Team is a certified EA-registered Upper Tier Waste Broker (CBDU596771), serving the areas of ME14, ME15, ME16, and ME17.

We have a long list of licensed partners to ensure responsible disposal through approved facilities, and match the ideal skip sizes to typical Maidstone jobs, such as bathroom refits, kitchen rip-outs, and light garden clear-outs.

Before hiring a skip, decide where you will place it. Skip placement over the road required a permit from Kent County Council (KCC) Highways. We’ll apply for the permit, advise on signage/lighting, and schedule delivery for a compliant placement.

Need a skip urgently? We can arrange same-day skip hire in Maidstone. Place your order before 10 am or early in the morning.

Local quick facts

Parking/Restrictions: Town-centre streets have mapped TROs and marked bays. Check restrictions if you plan to place a skip kerbside.
Disposal/transfer route: General waste goes to Allington Integrated Waste Management Facility/EfW, which processes 500–560ktpa with energy recovery; we prioritise recycling and recovery over landfill.
Lead times: Off-road placement can be as fast as next-day, subject to route capacity; on-street needs licence time (see point 1).
Local HWRC (DIY drop-offs): Maidstone HWRC, Burial Ground, Tovil ME15 6RJ, requires booking for resident drop-offs.

Please note: On average, skip hire prices range between £210 and £750 for 4 to 40 yard RORO containers. Prices vary by postcode, size, hire length, waste type and any permit/bay suspension for on-street placements. For today’s live price, use our online skip price calculator.

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Skips We Offer in Maidstone

Our 4 yard, 6 yard and 8 yard skips are the most popular choice around Bearsted, Grove Green, Allington, Penenden Heath, Loose and Coxheath. Here is the complete list of skip sizes we offer. Easily compare and choose the ideal skip for your requirements.

Delivery & Collection: Lead times: same-day/next-day in Maidstone (for same-day, book before 10 am). Standard hire: 14-day, extensions available at £30/ day.

4 Yard Skip

Size: 6.00 ft x 4.43 ft x 3.02 ft
Capacity: 30–40 bin bags
Fits easily on most driveways

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6 Yard Skip

Size: 10 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft
Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
Most popular choice for domestic use

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6-yard size guide

8 Yard Skip

Size: 10.00 ft x 5.58 ft x 3.94 ft
Capacity: 70–80 bin bags
Suitable for mixed waste

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10 Yard Skip

Size: 10.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 3.94 ft
Capacity: 90–100 bin bags
Great for lighter bulky waste like cardboard, and plastics

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12 Yard Skip

Size: 12.00 ft x 5.91 ft x 4.92 ft
Capacity: 100–120 bin bags
Suitable for light, bulky waste (not soil/hardcore)

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12-yard skip size info

20 and 40 Yard RORO

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

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What We Accept (and Don’t)

Accepted: wood, soil, rubble, plastics, metals, mixed light waste
Restricted/extra charge: mattresses, tyres, fridges, TVs, paint (ask before booking)
Prohibited: asbestos, gas bottles, clinical waste, chemicals

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).

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See what our happy customers have to say about our skip hire services:

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.

Absolutely stellar service. Delivered on time and very friendly. Good rates too. I highly recommend this place to everybody

Brilliant service. Plus i saved with the Parent Perks discount. Turned up on time and Amanda was great! Thanks guys!

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.

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.

Skip Hire Booking Process in Maidstone

Our online booking is live, with real availability and real prices, so you only see what we can actually deliver to your postcode. For booking, call us at 0800 260 5989 or order a skip online to get started. Booking steps:

✔ Enter your postcode to get accurate prices
✔ Compare skip sizes, prices, and choose the one that fits your needs
✔ Provide your contact details and skip placement preferences
✔ Complete your booking with secure online payment

Access & Placement

Driveway/off-road minimums: width 2.8–3.0 m, length 5.0–6.0 m (varies by lorry).
On-street clearance: allow 6.0 m length, avoid junctions/crossings and keep sightlines clear.
Low bridges/narrow streets: Town-centre approaches include signed low-clearance points and 2.0 m barriers in some car parks, static placement is rarely allowed there; consider wait-and-load (20–30 mins, no permit).

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Key Questions

FAQ's About Skip Hire in Maidstone

We’ve answered all your top questions, from skip sizes and pricing to permits and what’s allowed (and what’s not) inside the skip.

What is the cheapest skip hire in Maidstone?

The most affordable skip hire option in Maidstone is our 4-yard skip, with prices starting from £170.

How much does skip hire cost in Maidstone?

Skip hire prices in Maidstone range between £170 and £790+VAT for 4 yard to large 40 yard. Prices always vary depending on location or postcode, how long you need the skip for, and whether a permit is required for placing the skip on a public road.

To get skip hire prices in Maidstone and all the surrounding areas, use our super-easy online skip cost calculator to calculate prices for all the skip sizes.

Can I place a skip near Lockmeadow Market on market days?

Lockmeadow Market runs Tues & Sat 7:30 am–1 pm; nearby roads and bays are busier, time deliveries/collections accordingly.

How fast can you deliver to ME14–ME17?

Often same- or next-day; permit lead times apply for on-street placements.

Can I place a skip in the town-centre CPZ?

Yes, with a permit; some bays require suspensions or have time limits.

Where does my waste go?

Typically to Allington IWMF for recycling/energy recovery..

Locations We Cover

We run daily routes across Maidstone and the nearby villages.

High-demand areas (plan early): Town-centre CPZ streets and roads around Lockmeadow Market (Tuesday and Saturday mornings), where bays fill up quickly. Early-morning drops work best.

ME14 (North & East Maidstone)

Allington • Penenden Heath • Bearsted • Weavering • Grove Green

ME15 (Central & South)

Maidstone Town Centre • Shepway • Downswood • Loose • East Farleigh

ME16 (West & River Quarter)

Barming • Fant • Heath

ME17 (South-East Maidstone & Villages)

Lenham • Harrietsham • Coxheath • Boughton Monchelsea • Headcorn (by schedule)

Also covered (by route): Aylesford (ME20) and nearby fringes.

Looking beyond Maidstone? See our Skip Hire Kent page for towns like Sittingbourne and Tunbridge Wells.

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Things to Know before Hiring a Skip in Maidstone

We made these helpful guides to know key things before hiring a skip, including skip sizes, skip hire average cost, and what you can and can’t put in your skip.

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