How much do skip companies charge in Coleford?

For skip hire in Coleford, prices across Gloucestershire broadly follow the same pattern: roughly £165 at the small end and up to £400 for a 12-yard maxi. Garden clearances and bathroom strips typically need a 4 or 6-yard skip; larger renovations and construction work call for an 8-yard or above. Delivery, collection, VAT and a standard hire period are all included in the price you are quoted. If the skip must stand on a public road, the council permit adds £90 to the total. A quick phone call lasting around 90 seconds gives you a firm all-in figure before you commit.

What size skip do I need in Coleford?

For most jobs in Coleford, a 6-yard or 8-yard skip is the right choice. A 6-yard holds roughly 50–60 bin bags and suits kitchen rip-outs and small construction jobs; an 8-yard holds around 60–80 bags and is the go-to for home renovations. Garden clearances and small bathroom jobs usually fit in a 4-yard (30–40 bags). Full house clearances, large extensions or heavy construction waste need a 10 or 12-yard maxi, or a RoRo 20–40-yard for major sites. Heavy waste like soil and rubble tips quickly into a skip's weight limit, so go smaller for heavy loads. Describe the job over the phone and a size recommendation follows in under a minute.

When is a skip licence actually required in Coleford?

A permit is only necessary when a skip will occupy public land, a road, pavement or grass verge, in Coleford. Skips sitting entirely on private property, driveways, front gardens or private parking, are exempt. Gloucestershire County Council levies a charge of £90 for each permit, valid for 28 days. Because councils generally ask for around 5 working days' notice, it pays to think about this before finalising your delivery date. Permit applications are usually arranged on your behalf during the booking call, so there is no need to approach Gloucestershire County Council directly or complete a separate form.

How long is a skip hire period in Coleford?

A standard skip hire in Coleford runs for 7 to 14 days, which fits most renovation and clearance jobs. Road permits issued by the council are valid for 28 days and can normally be extended with a renewal fee if needed. Skips on private property (driveway, front garden) aren't governed by a permit window, so the hire period is more flexible and can be extended on request. Early collection, before the hire period ends, is easy to arrange: call the number on this page when the skip is full and collection usually follows within 24 hours. For ongoing commercial work, rolling weekly or monthly arrangements are also available.

What rubbish is classed as unacceptable for skips in Coleford?

Not everything can go into a skip in Coleford. UK waste rules ban asbestos, all batteries, fluorescent lighting, paint and paint tins containing residue, oils of any kind, fridges and freezers, air-conditioning units, WEEE electricals, tyres, gas bottles, medical and clinical waste, and plasterboard mixed with household rubbish. Mixed plasterboard is restricted because gypsum reacts with decaying organic material in landfill and produces hydrogen sulphide gas. Clean plasterboard kept separate can be collected in a dedicated skip booked in advance. Raise any doubt about a specific item on the booking call to get a straight answer before the lorry arrives.

How quickly will a skip be dropped off if I order one in Coleford?

Delivery across South West and into Coleford follows a straightforward pattern: next-day as standard, same-day if the booking is in before 11am. Larger skips, such as RoRo containers, can occasionally require a 48-hour window depending on haulage schedules. Road permits add the most time to any booking, typically around 5 working days, because the council application has to be approved before the skip is dropped on the public highway. Skips placed entirely on private land sidestep that process and can be delivered next working day. The delivery window is confirmed by text the day before. For anyone working to a fixed start date, flagging that on the call means an honest answer on the earliest available slot.

Is weekend collection of skips something you do in Coleford?

Saturday skip collections and deliveries are available in Coleford as a matter of course on most bookings. Sunday is a different situation: fewer operators cover it and a modest surcharge may be applied where it is offered. If you are planning work across a long or bank holiday weekend, allow extra lead time as those dates go quickly. Between March and September in particular, weekend availability tightens week by week, and booking around a week ahead is worth doing to secure the date you need. Let the team know your preferred day when you call so the slot can be confirmed at the outset, not chased up later.

Where can I get a roll-on roll-off skip delivered in Coleford?

Yes, RoRo (roll-on roll-off) skip hire is available across Gloucestershire, with 20-yard, 30-yard and 40-yard containers to choose from. These are open-top skips delivered by hook-loader lorry and are suited to construction sites, commercial clearances and long-running waste operations rather than typical domestic jobs. The main access requirement is a firm hardstanding with an unobstructed approach for the lorry. Get in touch on 0333 038 9870 to check availability in Coleford.

Skip Hire in Coleford from £100

Covering Coleford and the wider South West, we hire skips from £100 for a 4-yard. Delivery is usually within 24 hours and the full range of sizes is available, from small garden skips to commercial RoRo containers. Call 0333 038 9870 for size advice and an all-in price on the spot. A skip permit from Gloucestershire County Council costs £90 for 28 days if the skip sits on a public road.

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Skip sizes available in Coleford

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2 Yard Skip·mini skip

From £60–£190

A mini skip, best for small garden clearances, DIY offcuts and one-room tidy-ups.
Holds roughly 20-30 bin bags or around 1-1.5 tonnes of mixed waste

4 Yard Skip·midi skip

From £100–£320

A midi skip, best for garden tidies, bathroom rip-outs and small renovation jobs.
Holds roughly 30-40 bin bags or around 2 tonnes of mixed waste

6 Yard Skip·builders skip

From £120–£450

The UK standard builders skip, best for kitchen renovations and small building jobs.
Holds roughly 50-60 bin bags or around 2.5-3 tonnes of mixed waste

8 Yard Skip illustration, large builders skip

8 Yard Skip·large builders skip

From £160–£450

A large builders skip, best for full home renovations and heavier construction waste.
Holds roughly 60-80 bin bags or around 3-4 tonnes of mixed waste

10 Yard Skip·maxi skip

From £180–£475

A maxi skip, best for house clearances and light commercial projects. Sized for bulky low-weight waste; not for soil or rubble.
Holds roughly 80-100 bin bags or around 4-5 tonnes of light waste

12 Yard Skip illustration, large maxi skip

12 Yard Skip·large maxi skip

From £220–£500

A large maxi skip, best for full house strip-outs and bulky low-weight waste. Not suitable for soil or rubble due to weight limits.
Holds roughly 100-120 bin bags or around 5-6 tonnes of light waste

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A 90-second phone call is all it takes to book a skip in Coleford. Size, delivery date, permit requirement and total price are covered in one short conversation. No online checkout, no follow-up sales calls, no upfront deposit required.

Skips available throughout Gloucestershire

Skip hire in Coleford covers the GL16 postcode area, taking in the market place, the streets off it and the surrounding Forest of Dean lanes (GL16). The open market place and narrow approaches can be awkward, so either a road permit or a wait-and-load slot covers most addresses, and 0333 038 9870 sorts the right approach. The town centre Conservation Area holds mainly Georgian buildings, a character shaped after the centre was burned in the Civil War and rebuilt, and the parish has 42 listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Its best-known feature is the isolated clock tower in the market place, all that remains of an 1820 church pulled down in 1882.

What are Gloucestershire County Council's skip permit rules?

The rule is straightforward: if the skip sits on council-controlled land, a road, pavement or grass verge in Coleford, a permit is needed. The charge is £90 for a period of 28 days. Private property, including driveways and front gardens, is exempt. Applications need 12 working days' notice and are handled for you when you place your order.

Apply for a skip permit in Coleford (Gloucestershire County Council) ↗Gloucestershire County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Allow at least 12 working days when applying for a road permit through Gloucestershire County Council.
Skips overfilled above the top edge may be refused at collection, so load carefully.
Check whether your permit requires cones and night-time lighting before the skip is delivered.
Renewals beyond the standard 7 to 14 day hire period are available at £26.50.

CouncilGloucestershire County Council

Permit fee£90

Notice period12 working days

Duration28 days

Renewal£26.50 per extension

Skip hire types available in Coleford

Residential skip hire

Loft clear-outs, garden tidies, bathroom refits and house moves are among the most common reasons Gloucestershire households hire a skip. Priced from £100 for a 4-yard delivery. A 4 or 6-yard option handles most domestic loads, and no permit is needed when it sits on your own driveway.

Commercial skip hire

Priced from £160 for an 8-yard skip. Commercial skip hire in Coleford covers offices, retail, hospitality and light industrial premises. Regular users can arrange account billing with weekly or monthly collection schedules. The 8 and 12-yard skips suit most jobs; RoRo containers handle larger volumes.

Builders skips

Heavy builders skips delivered across South West, built for construction site waste including bricks, hardcore, soil and plasterboard. Priced from £220 for a 12-yard skip. Most jobs use 8 or 12-yard skips; 20 to 40-yard RoRo containers are available for larger projects or long-term sites.

Wait-and-load

Wait-and-load is used in Coleford where parking or a permit isn't feasible. The skip is delivered, waits on the truck while loading, then leaves with the waste in one short visit; no road permit required, no overnight storage.

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Getting a skip in South West starts with a quick phone call. Size, permit advice if needed, and a firm price all covered in minutes.

0333 038 9870

Call for a no-obligation quote

Getting a skip in South West starts with a quick phone call. Size, permit advice if needed, and a firm price all covered in minutes.

0333 038 9870

The steps involved in hiring a skip in Gloucestershire

Browse skip sizes

Step 01

Pick the right skip size

Let us know what the job involves when you ring 0333 038 9870. A 4-6-yard skip covers most household work across South West; 8-12-yard suits full renovations; RoRo for larger construction sites.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Select your drop-off and collection dates on the call. Next-day is standard across South West, with same-day possible depending on route availability.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

When you call, you get a full price: hire period, delivery, collection and any permit fee Gloucestershire County Council requires for a skip on the public road.

Step 04

Confirm over the phone

Confirm the booking during the call itself. Delivery arrangements and any relevant permit are handled then, so there is no further back-and-forth.

Step 05

Use the skip

Use the hire period to load the skip at a pace that suits you. Standard bookings run 7 to 14 days, with extensions available if needed.

Step 06

Call for collection

Ready for collection? Call 0333 038 9870. Pickup from the Coleford address is typically within 24 hours of the call.

How skip hire works in Coleford

Skip hire jobs across Gloucestershire split roughly into home renovations, clearances, and trade or building work. The right skip for each depends on waste type, available access, and how long it stays on site. If the skip needs the public highway, a road permit is arranged at booking; skips on private driveways don't need one. See the sizes on this page or call for an all-in quote in about 90 seconds.

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Skip hire across Gloucestershire, what's included

Local coverage

Skip hire in South West is run by people on the ground in Gloucestershire. Local drivers and nearby transfer stations cut delivery times and keep the waste trail traceable from start to finish.

Typical delivery windows

Most Coleford skip hire bookings are delivered next-day; same-day delivery is often available when booked before 11am, subject to availability. Rural parts of the area may have narrower windows.

Transparent pricing

Phone quotes for Coleford skip hire are all-in: delivery, hire, collection, VAT. Any Gloucestershire County Council permit fee sits as a separate line so the cost is transparent. Deposits are rarely required.

Range of skip sizes

Across Gloucestershire, the six common sizes (2 through 12-yard) handle the majority of home and trade jobs. RoRo containers (20, 30 and 40-yard), drop-door skips and lockable units are available on request.

Licensed waste handling

Legal compliance on every booking: valid waste carrier licence, waste transfer note, and licensed transfer station destination within Gloucestershire. Paperwork is issued automatically, with no extra request needed on your side.

Permits arranged for you

Where a skip needs to sit on a public road in Coleford, the permit is applied for on your behalf when you book. No permit is needed for skips on private driveways.

Insurance as standard

A minimum of £1m public liability insurance is held by every waste carrier we use in Coleford. Your duty-of-care waste transfer note is included automatically with each booking.

What happens to the rubbish from your Coleford skip?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

Every load collected in Coleford goes to a licensed transfer station in Gloucestershire. Once tipped, materials are sorted into separate streams covering wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard, clean plastics and mixed residue.

Compliance with waste regulations

A waste carrier licence, registered with the Environment Agency, underpins every booking. Each skip hire order automatically generates a waste transfer note, keeping you compliant with duty-of-care obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Recycling and landfill

From Coleford, sorted skip waste travels to UK recycling facilities. Smelters handle metal, biomass plants take wood, and hardcore goes for aggregate re-use. Only genuinely non-recoverable residue is sent to landfill. Around 90% of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from Coleford being sorted at a licensed transfer station

≈90%

of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered, according to industry data*

*WRAP UK, 2023.

Waste collected from Coleford being processed at a recycling transfer station

How much skip waste is recycled in Gloucestershire?

Skip loads collected across South West are tipped at licensed transfer stations and divided by material type before being sent to specialist UK recyclers. Non-recoverable residue alone goes to landfill. A waste transfer note is raised with every booking to satisfy duty-of-care requirements. Hire periods are normally 7 to 14 days.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Coleford

What we've been doing in Coleford

Skip hire in Coleford covers everything from 2-yard mini skips for garden tidies through to 12-yard maxi skips for home extensions and RoRo containers for site clearances. Common jobs in Gloucestershire include kitchen rip-outs, loft conversions, garden clearances and trade waste from building projects.