Need somewhere to put waste while you work? Compare skip hire quotes from licensed companies across Derby and Derbyshire, from small mini skips for a garden tidy to 8-yard builders' skips for a renovation.
| Skip | Holds roughly | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Mini (2–3 yard) | 25–35 bin bags | Garden tidy, small bathroom |
| Midi (4–5 yard) | 40–55 bin bags | Kitchen refit, garage clear-out |
| Builders' (6–8 yard) | 60–80 bin bags | House renovation, heavy rubble |
If you're not sure, go one size up. A skip that's overfilled won't be collected until it's levelled off.
If the skip fits on your own drive or land, you don't. If it has to go on the road or pavement, you need a permit from the council that looks after the road: Derby City Council inside the city, or Derbyshire County Council elsewhere in the county. In practice, your skip company applies for it and adds the cost to your quote, so ask whether it's included when you compare.
Most companies won't take fridges, freezers, TVs, tyres, batteries, gas bottles, paint, asbestos or plasterboard mixed with other waste. Plasterboard has to be kept separate, so tell the company if you have some. If you have lots of these items, a man and van may be easier.
A skip is best when waste builds up over days, like during a renovation. For a one-off clear-out, a man and van is often cheaper, takes the waste the same day, and doesn't need a permit.
By law, you have to make sure your waste goes to someone licensed to carry it. This is called your duty of care. If an unlicensed operator dumps it and it's traced back to you, you can be fined. A price that looks far too cheap is the usual warning sign. Every company we put you in touch with is registered as a waste carrier, and you can check any company on the Environment Agency public register. Always ask for a waste transfer note or receipt showing who took the waste.
Prices vary with size, how long you keep it and whether it needs a road permit. Mini skips start from around £140. Comparing quotes is the easiest way to find the best price for your size.
Most hires include one to two weeks. Longer hire is usually possible for an extra charge.
Not usually, as long as the space is clear and the company knows exactly where to put it.
Some companies accept upholstered furniture and some don't, or charge extra. Always ask first.
Free quotes from licensed Derbyshire companies — usually within 30 minutes.
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