What kind of prices am I looking at for skip hire in Pembroke?

Most customers in Pembroke pay somewhere between £165 and £400 for skip hire, depending on size. At the lower end, a 4-yard skip handles a modest clear-out; at the upper end, a 12-yard takes on heavy construction debris. A mid-size 6-yard skip often costs around £220 to £300 and is the most common choice for domestic projects. All prices include delivery, a standard hire period, collection and VAT. Should the skip need to be placed on a public road, a permit costing £64 is added and arranged for you. Call with a brief description of the job and receive a complete price within 90 seconds.

What skip dimensions would be appropriate for my project in Pembroke?

Before hiring a skip in Pembroke, consider both the volume and the weight of what you plan to dispose of. For light household rubbish and small garden waste, a 4-yard handles 30–40 bin bags. For bathroom strip-outs and smaller renovation jobs, a 6-yard at 50–60 bags is the practical choice. Kitchen refits, garage clearances and builders' waste generally fill an 8-yard (60–80 bags), which is the size most customers settle on. Larger clear-outs and multi-room projects need a 10 or 12-yard. Where the load is mainly heavy material, rubble, soil or concrete, go a size smaller than you'd otherwise choose, since weight limits are reached quickly with dense waste regardless of the skip's physical capacity.

Do you sort out the skip permit on my behalf in Pembroke?

In Pembroke, the rule is straightforward. A skip on a public road, pavement or grass verge needs a permit. A skip on a private driveway, front garden or off-street parking does not. If a permit is needed, Pembrokeshire County Council sets the fee at £64 for 30 days, and applications usually require 5 working days' notice ahead of delivery. The permit process is normally handled when you book, so there is no need to apply separately to Pembrokeshire County Council or manage the paperwork yourself. For locations where it is not obvious which category applies, raise it on the booking call before confirming a delivery date.

How long does a skip hire agreement run for in Pembroke?

Most skip bookings in Pembroke run for 7 to 14 days, covering the bulk of household clearances, garden projects and smaller trade jobs. Where the skip occupies a public road, the council permit lasts for 30 days and can usually be extended for a modest renewal fee if your schedule slips. Skips on a driveway or private plot are not subject to a permit expiry, so extended hire periods can be arranged when you book, particularly useful for longer refurbishment projects. Should you finish ahead of time, collection can be arranged quickly and typically arrives within 24 hours of your call. Trade accounts and site-based work can be set up on rolling hire terms; mention the expected duration when booking.

Are there things I'm not permitted to throw in a skip in Pembroke?

There are several items that UK law prohibits from skips, and the rules apply equally in Pembroke as anywhere else in Dyfed. Asbestos, batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint tins with residue, motor oil, cooking oil, fridges, freezers, air-conditioning units, WEEE equipment, tyres, gas canisters, medical waste, and plasterboard mixed with general waste all fall outside what a standard skip can accept. Pure plasterboard is a separate case and can usually go in a dedicated skip if flagged when booking. Your Dyfed council website will point you towards the nearest facility for items that need specialist disposal.

How long does it take to get a skip delivered in Pembroke?

For most customers in Pembroke and across SA71, SA62, SA73 and SA61 postcode districts, next-day delivery is the norm. Same-day slots are often available when the booking is made before 11am, though these are subject to what remains on the day's schedule. Delivery windows are confirmed over the phone at the time of booking, with a reminder text sent the day before. Road-permit skips take longer because the council application must be processed before the skip can be dropped, adding roughly 5 working days to the earliest possible delivery date. Skips placed on private land face no permit requirement and can be delivered next day. For urgent jobs, raising the timeline early on the call gets a clear answer quickly.

Do weekend collections happen for skips in Pembroke?

Weekend skip collections in Pembroke do happen, with Saturday the more common option and Sunday less routine, though often available with a short surcharge. The same pattern holds across Wales: Saturday delivery is also routine, making it easy to book both drop-off and pick-up on the same weekend for short hire jobs. Weekend diaries fill fast in peak months (March–September), so booking a week or more in advance is smart for guaranteed slots. For bank holiday weekends, longer lead time is recommended. A 90-second phone call covers day-by-day availability for the chosen postcode and locks in the right slot, weekend or weekday, before anything is confirmed.

Do you offer large RoRo skip hire for commercial projects in Pembroke?

For large-scale work in Pembroke, RoRo skips come in 20-yard, 30-yard and 40-yard sizes. They are delivered by hook-loader lorry and need a firm, clear hardstanding to be placed safely. That rules them out for most household driveways, but they are well suited to construction sites, factory clearances and ongoing commercial waste across Dyfed. Price depends on size, waste type and duration, so call 0333 043 1549 for a specific quote.

Skip Hire in Pembroke from £100

A 4-yard skip in Pembroke starts at £100, with same-day or next-day delivery depending on availability. The full size range covers domestic clearances through to large construction projects across Dyfed. One call to 0333 043 1549 gets you a firm price including any permit required for a public road. A skip permit from Pembrokeshire County Council costs £64 for 30 days if the skip sits on a public road.

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Skip sizes available in Pembroke

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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 £180–£185

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 £264–£385

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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Phone us to book a skip in Pembroke and the whole thing takes around 90 seconds. Size, delivery slot, permit if you need one, and the full price are sorted in a single call. No forms, no chasing, no deposit.

Coverage and permits for Pembroke

Deliveries cover Pembroke in full, including residential streets, estates and edge-of-town properties. Next working day is the standard delivery window, though same-day slots are often available for bookings placed before 11am. Your delivery window is confirmed when you book.

What are the road permit rules in Pembroke?

In Pembroke, a skip permit is required when the skip will be positioned on a public road, pavement or grass verge. Pembrokeshire County Council charges £64 for 30 days. Skips kept on a private driveway, front garden or off-street parking do not need a permit. To keep things on track, applications need to be submitted with a few working days' notice, which we take care of at booking.

Apply for a skip permit in Pembroke (Pembrokeshire County Council) ↗Pembrokeshire County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Road permit applications across Dyfed typically need at least a few working days' notice.
Keep the load level with the top edge; overfilled skips may be refused at collection.
Some Dyfed councils require reflective cones and night lighting as part of permit conditions.
Hire periods of 7 to 14 days are standard; Pembrokeshire County Council charges £64 for a renewal.

CouncilPembrokeshire County Council

Permit fee£64

Notice period—

Duration30 days

Renewal£64 per extension

Skip hire in Wales

Residential skip hire

Skips for Pembroke households tackling kitchen or bathroom refits, loft clear-outs, garden waste and house moves. Priced from £100 for a 4-yard delivery. A 4 or 6-yard skip covers most domestic jobs. Place it on your driveway and no road permit is required.

Commercial skip hire

Commercial skip hire across Dyfed: offices, shops, restaurants and warehouses. Priced from £180 for an 8-yard skip. Account billing with scheduled swaps is standard for regular users. Most commercial jobs fit an 8 or 12-yard skip, with RoRo 20-40-yard containers for larger sites.

Builders skips

Skips for construction sites in Pembroke: suitable for soil, bricks, hardcore, concrete and plasterboard. Priced from £264 for a 12-yard skip. Most builders choose 8 or 12-yard skips; RoRo containers from 20 to 40 yards cover larger excavations and long-running jobs.

Wait-and-load

For properties across Wales where parking a skip isn't possible, wait-and-load is the answer. The lorry stays while loading takes place, then leaves with the waste in one visit. No permit needed, no skip left on site overnight.

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Book a skip in Pembroke over the phone. No forms, no deposit, just a quick call to confirm size, dates and price.

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Book a skip in Pembroke over the phone. No forms, no deposit, just a quick call to confirm size, dates and price.

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The skip hire process explained for Pembroke

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Step 01

Pick the right skip size

One call to 0333 043 1549 is enough. Tell us what rubbish you're shifting and we'll guide you: 4-yard for small clear-outs in Dyfed, 8-12-yard for renovation work, RoRo for big builds.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Book a delivery and collection slot to fit around the project. In Dyfed, next-day is typical, with same-day available when booked before midday.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

All costs are included in one figure: hire period, delivery, collection and, where needed, the Pembrokeshire County Council permit fee for placing a skip on a public road.

Step 04

Confirm over the phone

Confirm your booking on the call. Delivery details and any permit required with Pembrokeshire County Council are arranged then and there, with nothing left to chase.

Step 05

Use the skip

Fill the skip during your hire window. Most bookings run 7 to 14 days, and extensions are available if your project in Dyfed needs more time.

Step 06

Call for collection

When you have finished loading, give us a call. Collection from Pembroke is typically arranged within 24 hours of hearing from you.

A plain guide to skip hire in Dyfed

Most skip hire bookings in Pembroke fall into three groups: home renovation jobs, one-off clearances, and trade or construction work. Picking the right size comes down to waste type, site access and hire length. Road permits are handled on your behalf if the skip needs to sit on the pavement or street; no permit is needed on a private driveway. Browse the size guide or call for a quote in 90 seconds.

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A skip on a residential street in Pembroke

What comes with skip hire in Wales

Local coverage

No national call centres here. Skips in Pembroke are booked through a Dyfed-based team, with local drivers and local transfer stations keeping turnaround times down and waste routing traceable.

Typical delivery windows

Across Wales, most skip hire bookings are delivered next working day. Same-day delivery is often available when the call comes in before 11am, subject to route demand.

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing for Pembroke: the quote covers delivery, 7 to 14 day hire, collection and VAT. The Pembrokeshire County Council permit fee is shown separately when the skip needs to sit on a public road.

Range of skip sizes

Six standard sizes from 2-yard mini to 12-yard maxi cover most Pembroke jobs. Specialist kit, including RoRo 20 to 40-yard, drop-door and lockable options, is available on request for construction and commercial use.

Licensed waste handling

A waste carrier licence and waste transfer note are issued with every booking, meeting your duty of care obligations. All collected rubbish is taken to a licensed transfer station in Dyfed.

Permits arranged for you

We sort the Pembrokeshire County Council permit at booking if your skip is going on a public road. No permit is needed for a skip on a private driveway or off-street parking.

Insurance as standard

Every Pembroke booking is covered by a waste carrier holding at least £1m public liability insurance, which is the UK industry standard. The waste transfer note required for duty of care is issued at booking.

How is skip waste handled across Wales?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

After we collect your skip in Pembroke, the load is delivered to a licensed waste transfer station. It is then tipped and separated into material types: wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard, plastics and mixed residue.

Compliance with waste regulations

Registered with Natural Resources Wales, our waste carrier licence is a legal requirement we hold for all skip hire work. You receive a waste transfer note with each order, satisfying the Environmental Protection Act 1990 duty-of-care rules.

Recycling and landfill

Recoverable materials from Pembroke skips are routed to UK specialist recyclers: metal to smelters, wood to biomass, hardcore to aggregate re-use. Only non-recoverable residue reaches landfill. Around 90% of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from Pembroke 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 Pembroke being processed at a recycling transfer station

Where does skip waste collected in Pembroke go?

Skip waste collected across Dyfed is taken to a licensed transfer station, sorted by material type, and sent on to UK specialist recyclers. Only non-recoverable residue reaches landfill. Waste transfer notes are issued automatically with every booking. Standard hire periods are 7 to 14 days, with extensions available on request.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Pembroke

Recent skip hire jobs in Dyfed

Most Pembroke customers book a 4 or 6-yard skip for kitchen or bathroom rip-outs, loft conversions and garden clearances. Larger renovations call for a 10 or 12-yard skip, while trade contractors on bigger sites typically move to RoRo containers.