Can you give me a price for skip hire in Pembroke Dock?

Hiring a skip in Pembroke Dock generally costs between £165 and £400, with size being the main factor. A 4-yard mini suits small clearances at the lower end of that range, while a 12-yard maxi handles large construction jobs at the upper end. A 6-yard skip, the most booked size for home projects, usually costs £220 to £300. Quoted prices include delivery, hire and collection with VAT. Placing a skip on a public road adds a permit fee of £64, which is handled for you when you book. Call the number on this page for a complete, no-surprises price in about 90 seconds.

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

Before hiring a skip in Pembroke Dock, 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.

Is a skip permit needed in Pembroke Dock?

A skip permit in Pembroke Dock is needed only when the skip will sit on land the council controls: public roads, pavements, verges or any highway. The current charge is £64 for 30 days, with a short notice period (usually 5 working days) before the skip can be delivered. Skips placed on private property, driveways, front gardens, off-street parking, don't need a permit at all. The permit application is straightforward and is normally handled as part of the booking, so there's no separate council form to fill in. A quick phone call confirms the right route, the cost, and the timeline before anything is confirmed.

How many days am I allowed to have a skip on site in Pembroke Dock?

The standard hire period for a skip in Pembroke Dock is 7 to 14 days, which suits the majority of home clearance, renovation and light trade jobs. Road-placed skips require a council permit, which is valid for 30 days and can generally be extended for a further fee if more time is needed. Skips on a private driveway or off-road land are not tied to that permit window, so extended bookings of three weeks or longer can be agreed upfront for larger projects. When the job wraps up early, collection usually follows within 24 hours of a phone call. Commercial customers should mention expected project length at booking so a rolling arrangement can be priced correctly.

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

There are several items that UK law prohibits from skips, and the rules apply equally in Pembroke Dock 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.

What is the lead time for a skip delivery in Pembroke Dock?

Skips in Pembroke Dock can usually be delivered the next working day. Same-day delivery is possible when the order is placed before 11am, depending on the capacity left on that day's schedule. For skips that will stand on a public road, a council road permit is necessary and takes approximately 5 working days to come through, pushing back the earliest delivery date accordingly. That delay does not apply to skips placed on a private driveway, front garden, or any off-street private area. Delivery windows are agreed during the booking call and confirmed again by text the evening before. If the job has a strict start date, raise it early so the slot can be checked against live availability.

Are you able to collect my skip over the weekend in Pembroke Dock?

Saturday is the routine weekend day for skip collections and deliveries in Pembroke Dock, and slots are available in most weeks without issue. Sundays are offered less often and can attract a small surcharge depending on the postcode. The same pattern applies to drop-offs, so it is possible to arrange delivery and collection across the same weekend for shorter hire periods. Across Wales, weekend slots fill up fast between March and September when home and garden projects are at their peak, making a week's advance booking advisable. Bank holiday weekends warrant even more lead time. Call to confirm what is available for your specific day and postcode.

What is a RoRo skip and when should I book one in Pembroke Dock?

RoRo stands for roll-on roll-off. A RoRo skip is a large open-top container delivered by hook-loader lorry, typically 20, 30 or 40 yards, used on construction sites, factory clearances and large commercial waste jobs in Pembroke Dock. Compared to a standard 12-yard builders skip, a RoRo takes roughly twice to three times the volume but needs hardstanding access and a wider approach. Regular 4, 6 and 8-yard skips remain the right choice for household jobs across Dyfed.

Skip Hire in Pembroke Dock from £100

Based in Pembroke Dock and need a skip quickly? A 4-yard starts from £100, with next-day delivery available across Wales in a range of sizes from 2-yard minis to large maxi and RoRo skips for commercial use. Call 0333 043 1549 for a no-deposit quote in under two minutes. 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 Dock

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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 Dock 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.

Local delivery and permit details

Coverage spans the whole of Pembroke Dock, including suburbs, edge-of-town addresses and residential estates. Most bookings are delivered next working day, with same-day delivery often available if the call comes in before 11am. Delivery windows are confirmed at booking.

What are the road permit rules in Pembroke Dock?

In Pembroke Dock, 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 Dock (Pembrokeshire County Council) ↗Pembrokeshire County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Permit applications need submitting at least a few working days in advance.
Keep the load level with the top edge; overfilled skips can be refused on collection day.
Reflective cones and a night light may be required depending on Pembrokeshire County Council permit conditions.
Hire periods are 7 to 14 days; renewals are charged at £64.

CouncilPembrokeshire County Council

Permit fee£64

Notice period—

Duration30 days

Renewal£64 per extension

Skip hire in Wales

Residential skip hire

Skips for Pembroke Dock 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

Heavy-duty skips for construction waste in Pembroke Dock: bricks, soil, hardcore, plasterboard and mixed site waste. Priced from £264 for a 12-yard skip. Common sizes on building jobs are 8-yard and 12-yard; RoRo 20-40-yard for larger projects. Drop-door options are available for wheelbarrow access.

Wait-and-load

Wait-and-load is available across Wales for locations where a skip can't sit on the road or a driveway. No permit is required. The lorry arrives, waits while you load the skip in place, then leaves with the waste.

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Phone-based booking for skips across Pembroke Dock. Price, size and delivery window confirmed on the call, with no forms and no deposit.

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Call for a no-obligation quote

Phone-based booking for skips across Pembroke Dock. Price, size and delivery window confirmed on the call, with no forms and no deposit.

0333 043 1549

How skip hire works in Pembroke Dock

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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

Pick your drop and pickup dates across Dyfed. Most bookings land next working day; same-day slots depend on route availability and usually need a morning call.

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

You have 7 to 14 days to fill the skip during the hire period. Extensions are straightforward to arrange if the project takes longer than expected.

Step 06

Call for collection

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

A plain guide to skip hire in Dyfed

Whether it is a home renovation, a clearance, or a trade job, most skip hire in Dyfed fits into one of three categories. Size choice depends on waste type, site access, and the length of time the skip will sit on site. Permits for public roads are arranged as part of the booking; skips kept on private driveways do not need a permit. Compare sizes on this page or call to lock in a quote in 90 seconds.

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A skip on a residential street in Pembroke Dock

Everything included with your skip hire

Local coverage

Bookings for Pembroke Dock are handled by a team based in Dyfed, not routed through a national centre. Local drivers and depots keep delivery windows short and waste movement fully 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

Delivery, hire, collection and VAT are all covered in the phone quote. If a permit is needed from Pembrokeshire County Council, it appears as a separate charge. No upfront deposit in most cases.

Range of skip sizes

Six standard sizes from 2-yard mini to 12-yard maxi cover most Pembroke Dock 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 transfer note and waste carrier licence accompany every booking made in Wales, covering your duty of care from collection to disposal at a licensed site 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 Dock 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 Dock, 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

Your duty-of-care is handled at source. Every skip hire booking triggers an automatic waste transfer note, and the carrier licence behind it is fully registered with Natural Resources Wales under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Recycling and landfill

Recoverable material is directed to UK recyclers: metal to smelters, wood to biomass, hardcore to aggregate. Only Wales skip waste with no recovery potential goes to landfill. Nationally, around 90% of skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from Pembroke Dock 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 Dock being processed at a recycling transfer station

How is waste collected in Pembroke Dock recycled?

Collected skip waste from Dyfed is delivered to a licensed transfer station and mechanically sorted into material streams. Recoverable materials including metal, wood and hardcore are forwarded to UK recyclers. Residue that cannot be recovered is the only portion sent to landfill. Standard hire runs 7 to 14 days.

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Skip placed on a residential street in Pembroke Dock

Recent jobs carried out in Dyfed

Residential skip hire in Pembroke Dock mostly covers garden clearances, home extensions and room refits, where a 4 or 6-yard skip does the job. At the heavier end, builders and contractors running site clearances across Wales move onto 12-yard maxi skips or RoRo containers.