How much should I expect to pay for a skip in Ottery St Mary?

Costs vary by size, but a useful guide for Ottery St Mary is roughly £165 for the smallest skips and around £400 for a 12-yard. The 8-yard builders skip, popular for renovations, generally falls between £260 and £320 including delivery, a standard hire period and collection. VAT is included in all quoted prices. Where a skip sits on a public road rather than private land, a permit is required at £110.50, added transparently to the invoice. Phone quotes take under 90 seconds and cover everything so the figure you hear is what appears on the bill.

How do I choose the right skip size for my project in Ottery St Mary?

Skip sizes in Ottery St Mary range from compact 2-yard minis up to large RoRo containers, but most Ottery St Mary customers end up with a 6 or 8-yard. A 4-yard suits light single-room clearances and small garden jobs at around 30–40 bin bags. A 6-yard fits bathroom strip-outs and smaller DIY projects at 50–60 bags. An 8-yard, holding 60–80 bags, is the standard choice for kitchen renovations and multi-room building work. Full house clear-outs or large extensions call for a 10 or 12-yard. One important rule: heavy materials like rubble, soil and concrete reach weight limits fast, so always size down for predominantly heavy loads.

When does a skip need a permit in Ottery St Mary?

A skip needs a permit in Ottery St Mary whenever part of it will sit on the public highway, roads, pavements, grass verges, or any council-owned access land. Devon County Council charges £110.50 for each permit, which runs for 28 days from the delivery date. Applications to Devon County Council usually need 5 working days' lead time, so plan accordingly. If the skip stays entirely within private land (driveway, off-street parking, front garden), no permit is required and delivery can typically happen sooner. Permit arrangement is usually included in the booking process, so the council application is handled without extra hassle. For borderline cases, a quick phone call clarifies exactly what's needed before anything is booked.

How long do I get to keep a hired skip at my property in Ottery St Mary?

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary comes with a standard hire period of 7 to 14 days, which covers most clearance and renovation work without any problem. Council road permits run for 28 days from delivery and can usually be renewed for an additional fee if the job takes longer than expected. Skips placed on a driveway or other private land are not subject to a permit window, so longer hire periods can be arranged at the time of booking. If the work finishes ahead of schedule, a single phone call is all it takes to arrange collection, normally within 24 hours. Trade customers and commercial sites can discuss rolling weekly hire at the point of booking.

What materials are prohibited from skip hire in Ottery St Mary?

Certain waste types cannot go into a skip in Ottery St Mary, as UK hazardous waste law applies across South West without exception. The prohibited list covers asbestos, all batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint and residual paint tins, engine and cooking oils, fridges and freezers, air-conditioning units, WEEE electricals, tyres, gas canisters, medical waste, and plasterboard mixed with general rubbish. Gypsum from mixed plasterboard reacts with organic matter in landfill to produce hydrogen sulphide, so pure plasterboard requires a dedicated skip booked separately. For any item you are unsure about, ask during the booking call and the local council website lists the nearest hazardous waste drop-off point.

How quickly can a skip be delivered in Ottery St Mary?

Most skip deliveries in Ottery St Mary are completed next-day; same-day slots are often available when the booking is made before 11am, subject to availability. Delivery windows are confirmed over the phone at the time of booking, with a text confirmation sent the day before. If the skip needs to sit on a public road, the council permit adds roughly 5 working days to the timeline, since the permit must be in place before the skip is dropped. Skips going on private property (driveway, off-street parking) face no such delay. For urgent jobs, flagging the timeline at the start of the call helps, a direct answer on the earliest realistic slot follows immediately.

Are weekend skip collections available in Ottery St Mary?

Weekend skip collections in Ottery St Mary are generally available on Saturdays, with Sunday options more limited and occasionally subject to a small surcharge. Saturday slots fill up quickly in busy weeks, particularly spring and summer when garden and renovation projects peak, so booking a week ahead is sensible for a guaranteed spot. Weekend deliveries follow the same pattern: Saturdays are routine, Sundays occasional. If the job timing is flexible, quoting the preferred weekend on the booking call lets the schedule be built around it. For bank holiday weekends, extra lead time is recommended, a phone call confirms current availability for the chosen postcode.

Are RoRo skips available to hire in Ottery St Mary?

RoRo skips are available in Ottery St Mary in 20, 30 and 40-yard sizes, primarily for construction sites, factory clearances and large commercial waste jobs. Delivery and collection use a hook-loader lorry, so the site needs a clear hardstanding with enough room to manoeuvre. Standard residential driveways rarely meet that requirement. Pricing varies by size, waste type and hire length. Call 0333 038 9870 for availability and a quote covering Devon.

Skip Hire in Ottery St Mary from £100

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary from £100 for a 4-yard skip, with next-day delivery available throughout Devon. Sizes from 2-yard to 12-yard cover everything from a loft clearance to a full building site. Call 0333 038 9870 for a straight quote, no deposit and no online form needed. A skip permit from Devon County Council costs £110.50 for 28 days if the skip sits on a public road.

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Skip sizes available in Ottery St Mary

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2 Yard Skip·mini skip

From £60–£216

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 £299–£360

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 £336–£444

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 £412–£552

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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Skip hire in Ottery St Mary is arranged over the phone in about 90 seconds. You get size guidance, a delivery window, permit advice if relevant, and an all-in price, all in one short conversation. No online forms and no deposit up front.

Our South West delivery area explained

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary covers the EX11 postcode, taking in the historic centre on the hill around St Mary's Church and the streets running down to the River Otter (EX11 1). Few of the older streets offer driveway room, so either a council permit or wait-and-load fits most streets; ring 0333 038 9870 ahead of delivery. The Conservation Area covers the centre around the Grade I Church of St Mary, a 14th-century collegiate church built on the scale of a miniature Exeter Cathedral. Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born here in 1772, and each 5 November the town holds its Tar Barrels festival, when residents carry blazing barrels of tar through the streets.

What are Devon County Council's road permit rules?

For skips placed on a public road, pavement or grass verge in Devon, a permit from Devon County Council is required. The current fee is £110.50 for 28 days. No permit is needed if the skip will sit on your driveway or any other private land. Applications generally require 10 working days' lead time and can be arranged on your behalf at booking.

Apply for a skip permit in Ottery St Mary (Devon County Council) ↗Devon County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Road permits in Devon require at least 10 working days' notice.
Skips must be loaded level with the top edge; overfilled loads may be refused at collection.
Cones and night-time lighting are sometimes required under permit conditions, so confirm when booking.
Standard hire runs 7 to 14 days; Devon County Council offers renewals at £87.

CouncilDevon County Council

Permit fee£110.50

Notice period10 working days

Duration28 days

Renewal£87 per extension

Our skip hire services in Ottery St Mary

Residential skip hire

For Ottery St Mary homes clearing a loft, stripping a bathroom, tidying a garden or moving house, a 4 or 6-yard skip is usually the right size. Priced from £100 for a 4-yard delivery. No permit is needed for driveway placement on private land.

Commercial skip hire

Skips for offices, shops, restaurants and light industrial sites across South West. Priced from £336 for an 8-yard skip. Account billing and scheduled swap cycles are available for regular customers. Most commercial jobs call for an 8 or 12-yard skip, or a RoRo container for high-volume sites.

Builders skips

Most construction sites in Ottery St Mary run on 8 or 12-yard skips, taking soil, rubble, hardcore, bricks and plasterboard. Priced from £412 for a 12-yard skip. For larger jobs or ongoing clearances, RoRo containers from 20 to 40 yards are available. Drop-door loading can be arranged.

Wait-and-load

For Ottery St Mary addresses without space for a static skip, wait-and-load is the fix. The lorry arrives, the skip stays on the truck while you load it, and both drive away together; permits and overnight storage aren't required for this option.

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No forms, no hassle. Call to book a skip in Ottery St Mary and get your size, delivery date and full price confirmed straight away.

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Call for a no-obligation quote

No forms, no hassle. Call to book a skip in Ottery St Mary and get your size, delivery date and full price confirmed straight away.

0333 038 9870

Getting a skip sorted in Devon: the process

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Step 01

Pick the right skip size

Explain the job on the phone and we'll confirm the right skip size. For Ottery St Mary customers: 4-yard for garden and bathroom work, 6-8-yard for home clearances, 12-yard or RoRo for builders.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Pick a delivery and collection window to suit the project. Same-day and next-day slots are often available in Ottery St Mary, subject to availability.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

We quote one complete figure covering the hire period, delivery, collection and any Devon County Council road permit. That number stays the same on your invoice.

Step 04

Confirm over the phone

One call confirms the booking. Delivery logistics and any permit needs are sorted at the same time, leaving nothing outstanding.

Step 05

Use the skip

The hire period gives you 7 to 14 days to fill the skip. If the project overruns, contact us to extend before collection is due.

Step 06

Call for collection

Once the skip is full, ring 0333 038 9870 and we will arrange collection from Ottery St Mary within 24 hours of your call.

Getting started with skip hire in South West

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary, and across South West, typically covers home renovations, garden or house clearances, and trade or construction waste. The right skip size depends on waste type, site access and hire length. For skips on public roads, a permit is applied for on your behalf when you book; skips on private driveways don't need a permit. Review the sizes on this page, or call to lock in a price in 90 seconds.

Skip sizes and prices in Ottery St Mary

A skip on a residential street in Ottery St Mary

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary, what you get

Local coverage

Ottery St Mary skip hire is handled at Devon level: local drivers, local depots, local transfer stations. Shorter delivery windows, faster permit turnaround, and a shorter paper trail for duty-of-care compliance.

Typical delivery windows

Skips in Devon are typically delivered next day. Same-day delivery is possible on most days for bookings made before 11am, depending on route availability.

Transparent pricing

Every quote includes delivery, hire, collection and VAT. If a Devon County Council permit is needed for a public road, that fee is listed separately. No deposit is required in most cases.

Range of skip sizes

Six skip sizes from 2-yard to 12-yard cover the majority of domestic and trade jobs. RoRo containers from 20 to 40-yard, plus drop-door and lockable variants, are available for specialist requirements.

Licensed waste handling

Your duty of care is covered on every booking through a valid waste carrier licence and waste transfer note, issued without any extra request. Rubbish is disposed of at a licensed facility in Devon.

Permits arranged for you

Devon County Council permits for public road placements are applied for on your behalf during booking. Skips sitting on a private driveway in Ottery St Mary require no permit at all.

Insurance as standard

Waste carriers operating in Devon hold public liability insurance of at least £1m as standard. A waste transfer note is provided with every booking to cover your duty of care.

How is your Ottery St Mary skip waste dealt with?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

Once collected from Ottery St Mary, each skip load goes to a licensed waste transfer station. There it is tipped and sorted into material streams: wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard, clean plastics and mixed residue.

Compliance with waste regulations

Skip hire in Ottery St Mary is backed by a waste carrier licence held with the Environment Agency. A waste transfer note is issued at booking, fulfilling the duty-of-care requirements set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Recycling and landfill

Wood, metal, and hardcore recovered from Devon skips are each sent to the appropriate UK facility: biomass plants, smelters, and aggregate re-use. What remains and cannot be recovered goes to landfill. Around 90% of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary being processed at a recycling transfer station

How much skip waste is recycled?

Skip waste collected in Ottery St Mary is taken to a licensed waste transfer station, most often within Devon. The load is sorted by material type (wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard, clean plastics) and routed to UK specialist recyclers. Only non-recoverable residue reaches landfill, with standard hire periods of 7 to 14 days across Ottery St Mary.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Ottery St Mary

Skip hire projects from around South West

A 6-yard skip covers most Ottery St Mary bookings, from bathroom rip-outs to garden clear-outs. Smaller 2 and 4-yard skips suit tidying jobs and single-room waste, while trade contractors and construction sites across Devon regularly need 12-yard maxi skips or RoRo containers for heavier volumes.