How much does skip hire cost in Eastleigh?

Skip hire in Eastleigh typically ranges from around £165 for a 4-yard mini skip to around £400 for a 12-yard maxi skip. The final price depends on skip size, hire duration, postcode and whether a road permit is needed. Smaller sizes (2 and 4-yard) usually suit garden clearances and bathroom rip-outs, while 8-yard and above are priced for construction waste and home renovations. Road permits, if required, are charged separately at the current council fee and added to the invoice transparently, no hidden fees. For an exact price in 90 seconds, call the number on this page and describe the job; a quote follows immediately, including delivery, standard hire period, collection and VAT.

What size skip would suit my job in Eastleigh?

Choosing the right skip size in Eastleigh comes down to what you're throwing out and how much of it there is. A 4-yard takes roughly 30–40 bin bags and covers small garden clearances or single-room tidy-ups. A 6-yard (50–60 bags) is well suited to bathroom refits and modest DIY work. An 8-yard (60–80 bags) is the most commonly hired size for kitchen renovations, garage clearances and general builders' waste. Step up to a 10 or 12-yard for full house clearances or larger construction jobs. With heavy waste such as soil, concrete or hardcore, go smaller than you think you need, because weight limits apply regardless of how much space is left in the skip.

How do I know if my skip hire needs a permit in Eastleigh?

Not every skip hire job in Eastleigh requires a permit. If the skip sits on a private driveway, front garden or off-street parking area, you do not need one. The requirement kicks in when any part of the skip occupies a public road, pavement or verge. In those cases, Hampshire County Council charges the current council fee and the permit is valid for 7 days. Allow at least 5 working days for the application to be processed before your planned delivery date. Permit arrangements are normally taken care of during the booking call, so no separate council application is needed on your part.

What is the normal rental period when you hire a skip in Eastleigh?

A 7 to 14 day hire period is standard for skips in Eastleigh and handles most domestic and light trade jobs without any difficulty. Council road permits are valid for 7 days from the point of delivery and can be renewed for a fee if the work takes longer than anticipated. On private driveways or off-street land, there is no permit window to contend with, and longer hire periods of three weeks or more can be set up at the time of booking. If you need early collection, one phone call is enough and the skip is normally collected within 24 hours. Commercial customers in Hampshire needing ongoing cover can ask about rolling hire agreements at booking.

What's not allowed in a skip in Eastleigh?

A number of items aren't allowed in a skip in Eastleigh under England's waste rules. The prohibited list covers: asbestos, batteries (including car, household and lithium), fluorescent tubes, paint, used oil, fridges and freezers, air-conditioning units, any WEEE electricals, tyres, gas bottles, medical and clinical waste, and plasterboard mixed with general household waste. Mixed plasterboard is restricted because gypsum reacts with rotting organic matter in landfill and releases hydrogen sulphide, pure plasterboard requires a separate skip or dedicated waste bag. If there's doubt about an item, raise it on the booking call and a clear answer follows, this avoids mid-collection refusals and extra charges.

What is the earliest I can get a skip dropped off in Eastleigh?

Skips in Eastleigh are generally delivered next working day. Same-day delivery is available on many bookings as long as the order comes in before 11am, though it depends on what capacity is left that day. Very busy periods can occasionally push delivery out to 48 hours. If the skip needs to go on the public highway, the council permit must be in place first, which adds roughly 5 working days. No such delay applies when the skip sits on private property. A text confirmation goes out the day before delivery, and the window is agreed verbally when booking. If timing is critical, say so on the call and current availability will be confirmed immediately.

Can skips be collected on a Saturday or Sunday in Eastleigh?

Collections and deliveries in Eastleigh and across Hampshire are available at weekends, with Saturday the more dependable of the two days. Sunday slots exist but are less widespread, and a small surcharge may apply. Weekend demand across Hampshire rises sharply through spring and summer, particularly for garden clearance and home renovation, so a week's notice ahead of a peak-season weekend booking is strongly recommended. For bank holiday weekends, build in extra lead time. When you call to book, give the preferred collection day upfront so the schedule can be set from the start rather than rearranged. A short call also confirms live availability for your exact postcode.

Can I hire a 40-yard RoRo skip in Eastleigh?

40-yard RoRo skips are available in Eastleigh for the largest jobs, alongside 20-yard and 30-yard options. Access is the main consideration: a 40-yard RoRo needs an unobstructed hardstanding long enough for a hook-loader lorry to drop and recover the container, which usually rules out standard residential driveways. Common uses include major construction sites, factory clearances and ongoing commercial waste operations across Hampshire. Call 0330 128 9107 for a quote and access check.

Skip Hire in Eastleigh from £225

Covering Eastleigh and the wider South East, we hire skips from £225 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 0330 128 9107 for size advice and an all-in price on the spot.

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Skip sizes available in Eastleigh

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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 £225–£270

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 £235–£348

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 £285–£394

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 £420–£516

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 single 90-second call is all that is needed to arrange skip hire in Eastleigh. Size, delivery slot, permit requirements and the total price are confirmed straight away, with no online forms, no chase-up calls and no upfront payment.

Which parts of Hampshire we reach

Skip hire in Eastleigh covers SO50, including the town centre around High Street (SO50 5), Bishopstoke to the east (SO50 6), and Chandler's Ford to the north-west (SO53). Many streets have limited driveway provision, so wait-and-load tends to be quicker than chasing a council permit; the team at 0330 128 9107 firms up the booking. Four conservation areas carry stricter permit conditions: Old Bishopstoke CA, Botley CA, Old Bursledon CA, and Hamble-le-Rice CA to the south. Eastleigh Borough Council handles planning; Hampshire CC controls highway permits in SO50; there is no CAZ or LEZ in the borough.

How do Hampshire County Council skip permits work?

The rule is straightforward: if the skip sits on council-controlled land, a road, pavement or grass verge in Eastleigh, a permit is needed. The charge is the current council fee for a period of 7 days. Private property, including driveways and front gardens, is exempt. Applications need 5 working days' notice and are handled for you when you place your order.

Apply for a skip permit in Eastleigh (Hampshire County Council) ↗Hampshire County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Hampshire County Council typically requires at least 5 working days' notice before a road permit is granted.
Don't overfill; skips must be loaded level with the top edge, or collection may be refused.
Cones and night-time lighting may be required under the permit conditions; check at booking.
Hire periods run 7 to 14 days as standard, with renewals available at the standard renewal rate.

CouncilHampshire County Council

Permit feePrice on application

Notice period5 working days

Duration7 days

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What we offer in Eastleigh

Residential skip hire

Household skips for Eastleigh, covering kitchen or bathroom refits, loft clear-outs, garden tidies and house moves. Priced from £225 for a 4-yard delivery. A 4 or 6-yard skip handles most jobs, and no permit is needed when the skip stays on a driveway or private land.

Commercial skip hire

Commercial skip hire in Hampshire is available for offices, retail outlets, hospitality businesses and light industrial premises. Priced from £285 for an 8-yard skip. Regular swap schedules and monthly invoicing can be arranged to suit your site. Most commercial customers find an 8 or 12-yard skip sufficient.

Builders skips

Builders skips in Eastleigh for mixed construction waste including soil, hardcore, rubble and plasterboard. Priced from £420 for a 12-yard skip. Eight-yard and 12-yard are the go-to sizes on most sites; RoRo containers handle bigger volumes or longer projects.

Wait-and-load

Wait-and-load is used where a permit isn't obtainable and there's no driveway to use in Eastleigh. The lorry pulls up, the skip stays on board while you fill it, and everything leaves together in a single trip.

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Covering Eastleigh and the wider South East area. Call to get a skip price in under two minutes, with no forms or deposit required.

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Call for a no-obligation quote

Covering Eastleigh and the wider South East area. Call to get a skip price in under two minutes, with no forms or deposit required.

0330 128 9107

The steps involved in hiring a skip in Hampshire

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Step 01

Pick the right skip size

Ring 0330 128 9107 and explain the job. A 4-yard works for most garden and bathroom work in Eastleigh; step up to 8-12-yard for renovations; RoRo for full site clearances.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Choose when the skip arrives and when it gets collected. Next-day is standard across South East, and same-day is possible subject to route availability.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

When you call, you get a full price: hire period, delivery, collection and any permit fee Hampshire 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 0330 128 9107. Pickup from the Eastleigh address is typically within 24 hours of the call.

What skip hire in Eastleigh actually involves

Three types of job drive most skip hire bookings in Eastleigh: home renovations, clearances, and trade or construction work. The right skip size turns on waste type, available access, and hire duration. Should the skip need to occupy a public road, a permit is applied for on your behalf at the time of booking; no permit is required for a private driveway. Review the sizes listed here or call to get an all-in price in 90 seconds.

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A skip on a residential street in Eastleigh

What skip hire in Hampshire covers

Local coverage

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

Typical delivery windows

Next-day delivery is standard for skip hire in Eastleigh. Same-day is often possible if you book before 11am, though availability depends on the day's schedule.

Transparent pricing

You get a complete price on the phone, covering delivery, hire, collection and VAT. A separate figure is given for any Hampshire County Council permit where the skip will sit on a public road.

Range of skip sizes

Six sizes from 2 to 12-yard handle most domestic and trade clearances. Where larger capacity is needed, RoRo skips from 20 to 40-yard, drop-door and lockable options can all be arranged on request.

Licensed waste handling

We hold a valid waste carrier licence and issue a waste transfer note for every Eastleigh booking. This keeps you covered under your legal duty of care with no additional paperwork on your part.

Permits arranged for you

Where a skip needs to sit on a public road in Eastleigh, 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 Eastleigh. Your duty-of-care waste transfer note is included automatically with each booking.

How is skip waste processed across Hampshire?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

Every load collected in Eastleigh goes to a licensed transfer station in Hampshire. 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 Eastleigh, 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 Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh being processed at a recycling transfer station

How much skip waste is recycled in Hampshire?

Once collected in Eastleigh, skip waste is tipped and sorted at a licensed transfer station. Wood, metal, hardcore and clean plastics are routed to specialist recyclers; only genuine residue goes to landfill. Transfer notes are issued automatically at booking, meeting duty-of-care rules. Hire periods typically run 7 to 14 days.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Eastleigh

From small clearances to big builds in Eastleigh

Skip hire in Eastleigh 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 Hampshire include kitchen rip-outs, loft conversions, garden clearances and trade waste from building projects.