Skip hire near you
576 skip hire are listed on GotAPal across the UK. Pick your town to see skip hire firms near you, or post your job free.
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Before you hire a skip
On the road needs a permit
A skip on your own drive does not usually need a permit. A skip on the road or pavement does, from your council. Many skip hire firms arrange it for you; ask whether the price includes it.
What can't go in
Most firms will not take some items, such as asbestos, tyres, fridges, paint and gas bottles, and some charge extra for plasterboard or mattresses. Ask for their list.
Size and how long
Ask what sizes they have, how long you can keep it, and the charge for extra days.
How to check a skip hire firm yourself
GotAPal lists businesses from public records and does not check or vet them. Before you hire, do these checks yourself. They take a few minutes.
- Check the firm is a registered waste carrier: in England, search the Environment Agency's public register of waste carriers.
- Ask whether the price includes the council permit for a skip on the road.
- Ask for their list of items that cannot go in the skip, and any extra charges.
- Get the price, the hire period and the charge for extra days in writing.
- If the firm trades as a limited company, look it up on Companies House.
- Companies House: search the register: Free to search. Shows whether a limited company is active, when it was set up and who runs it.
Rules and guidance quoted on this page were checked on 27 September 2026.
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Skip hire: common questions
How do I find a skip hire firm near me?
Pick your town from the list on this page, or search by postcode, to see skip hire listed near you. Open a profile to see how to contact them. Or post your job free and we'll pass it to listed skip hire near you.
Do I need a permit for a skip?
If the skip goes on the road or pavement, yes: the council issues it. On your own property, usually not. Many skip firms apply for the permit for you.
Does GotAPal check the skip hire it lists?
No. GotAPal lists businesses from public records and does not vet them. Ask for proof of insurance, check a limited company on Companies House, and agree what is included before the first visit.
Is GotAPal free to use?
Yes. Searching, contacting skip hire and posting a job are free for you, and skip hire pay no lead fees or commission. The only paid option is Top Pal featured placement, which is always labelled Featured.
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