How much is skip hire in Devon?

Expect from around £60 for a 2-yard skip across Devon, scaling up by size and the weight of the waste. Each range includes delivery, the standard hire window and collection. A council permit is the only common extra, and only when the skip cannot go on private ground.

Do I need a skip permit in Devon?

Only if the skip stands on a public road or footway. In that case the local council issues a permit for a fee and requires a few working days’ notice, both shown in the permit section above. A skip kept on a private driveway or yard needs no permit.

What skip sizes are available in Devon?

Sizes across Devon run from mini skips (2 to 3 yards) for small clear-outs, through midi and builders skips (4 to 8 yards) for renovations, up to maxi skips for bulky but light waste. The price table above shows the ranges by size; access and waste weight decide which is the practical choice.

How is skip waste disposed of in Devon?

Through a licensed transfer station, where the load is sorted and the recyclable fraction routed to specialist facilities before any residue is landfilled. Every carrier working in Devon is a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency, and the waste transfer note issued per load records the legal chain of custody.

How quickly can a skip be delivered in Devon?

Next-day delivery is standard across Devon, and same-day is realistic on many routes when the call comes in before late morning. The permit notice period is the main thing that can add a day or two, and only for skips on a public road; driveway deliveries are usually the quickest.

Skip hire in Devon

Coverage across 326 towns in Devon, South West. Pick your town from the list below to call the local depot, or use the search to jump somewhere else.

Call for skip hire in Devon0333 038 98700333 038 9870

A

11 towns

Arlington BeccottEX31

D

13 towns

E

12 towns

Eggesford StationEX18

F

3 towns

FenitonEX14

FilleighEX32

FremingtonEX31

G

9 towns

I

5 towns

K

8 towns

L

19 towns

M

15 towns

N

7 towns

NewtakeTQ12

Newton AbbotTQ12

Newton PopplefordEX10

O

3 towns

OkehamptonEX20

OldboroughEX17

Ottery St MaryEX11

P

8 towns

Q

2 towns

QuitherPL19

QuoditchEX21

R

8 towns

T

16 towns

Two Mile Oak CrossTQ12

U

3 towns

UffculmeEX15

UmborneEX13

UplymeDT7

V

4 towns

Y

3 towns

YarnacottEX32

YealmptonPL8

YelvertonPL20

From Plymouth outward, skip hire across Devon is handled by vetted local operators covering the DT, EX, PL and TQ postcode areas. The model is deliberately local: the operator nearest the caller quotes for delivery, hire and collection, and advises whether the council permit applies. Pick a town below to reach its dedicated page, or call to book straight away.

Skip hire prices in Devon

These 2026 ranges cover Devon. They include delivery, the standard hire period and collection, and start from around £60 for a 2-yard skip. The final price depends on size, waste type and whether the council permit applies.

Indicative skip hire price ranges by size across Devon.
Skip size	From	Typical	Up to
2-Yard Mini Skip	£60	£215	£216
4-Yard Midi Skip	£100	£278	£320
6-Yard Builders Skip	£120	£340	£450
8-Yard Builders Skip	£160	£390	£450
10-Yard Maxi Skip	£180	£385	£475
12-Yard Maxi Skip	£220	£497	£582
14-Yard Maxi Skip	£230	£345	£460

Indicative 2026 ranges covering delivery, hire and collection; a council permit is extra where the skip sits on a public road. Prices last reviewed June 2026.

Skip permits by council in Devon

Devon skip permits are issued by the local council for skips placed on a public road. Driveway placements are exempt. Each council’s fee and notice period are listed below, with the source link for verification.

Skip permit fees by council across Devon.
Council	Permit fee	Duration	Notice	Source
Devon County Council	£110.50	28 days	10 working days	Fee source
Plymouth City Council	£65	28 days	3 working days	Fee source
Torbay Council	£64.45	10 days	-	Fee source
Cornwall Council	£115	30 days	14 working days	Fee source

Skip hire across Devon

Coverage across Devon takes in Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay and Paignton and every town in the directory above. The service is deliberately local: the operator nearest the address quotes and delivers, which keeps mileage down and delivery windows tight. Skip size is driven by access as often as by waste volume, so a smaller skip can be the practical choice on a narrow or shared approach even when a larger one would hold the load.

Call for skip hire in Devon:0333 038 98700333 038 9870

A single call is all it takes to book a skip in Devon. Size, delivery date, permit position and the full price are confirmed in one go by the local operator for the address, with no forms to fill in and nothing to pay upfront.

Where Devon's skip waste goes

Once a skip in Devon is collected, the load goes to a licensed transfer station to be sorted rather than tipped straight to landfill. Recyclable timber, metal, rubble and plastics are separated out and sent on to specialist processors. Every carrier is registered with the Environment Agency, and each load carries a waste transfer note, the paperwork that satisfies the legal duty of care.