How much is a skip in The Quay?

A skip in The Quay costs roughly £165 to £400 depending on size, hire length and permit status. Prices across Devon follow the same general pattern: budget around £220 for a 6-yard domestic skip, £260–£320 for an 8-yard builders skip, and £350–£400 for the larger 10 and 12-yard maxi sizes. Quoted prices include delivery, collection, a 7–14 day hire period and VAT. Permits for skips placed on public roads are charged separately at £110.50 for 28 days, and are arranged on your behalf when you book. Call the number on this page for a straight, all-inclusive quote in under 90 seconds, no email chase, no hidden surcharges.

Which skip size is right for the work I'm doing in The Quay?

Across The Quay and the wider Devon area, the 6-yard and 8-yard skips account for the majority of domestic and trade hires. A 4-yard (30–40 bin bags) handles small clearances and garden waste without taking up too much road or driveway space. A 6-yard (50–60 bags) covers bathroom refits and light construction jobs. An 8-yard (60–80 bags) is the go-to for kitchen renovations, garage clear-outs and general building waste. Larger jobs need a 10 or 12-yard. For heavy waste, soil, concrete, bricks, choose a smaller skip than the volume suggests, as each size has a maximum weight allowance that heavy materials fill quickly.

Will I need a council permit to hire a skip in The Quay?

Whether you need a permit in The Quay depends on where the skip will sit. Any skip placed on a public road, pavement or grass verge requires one. Devon County Council charges £110.50 for a permit covering 28 days, and roughly 5 working days' notice is needed before delivery. A skip kept entirely on private land, a driveway, front garden or off-street parking, needs no permit at all. The application is usually handled during the booking call, so there is no separate form to submit to Devon County Council. If you are unsure about your location, mention it when you book and the right approach is sorted on the spot.

How much time do I have before the skip needs collecting in The Quay?

Standard hire periods in The Quay run from 7 to 14 days, which is enough for most clearance, renovation and light trade work across South West. When a skip is placed on a public road, the council permit covers a period of 28 days from delivery; if the project overruns, a renewal fee extends that window. Skips on private land, a driveway or off-street parking, are not bound by a permit period, making it practical to book three weeks or more at the outset for larger jobs. Early collection is simple to arrange and normally takes place within 24 hours of your call. For commercial projects or ongoing site work, rolling hire arrangements are available and should be discussed at the point of booking.

What items are banned from skips in The Quay?

Banned skip items in The Quay, and across Devon, follow UK waste regulations. The list covers: asbestos, all types of battery, fluorescent tubes, paint and partially-empty paint tins, motor oil and cooking oil, fridges and freezers (containing refrigerants), air-conditioning units, any electrical or electronic equipment (WEEE, covers everything from kettles to monitors), tyres, gas canisters, medical or pharmaceutical waste, and plasterboard mixed with other waste. Pure plasterboard can go in a dedicated plasterboard-only skip if arranged in advance. If an item's status is unclear, checking on the booking call avoids any collection refusal, each Devon council signposts local hazardous waste facilities for items that can't go in skips.

Can I get a same-day skip delivery in The Quay?

In The Quay, next-day delivery is the default, and same-day is often achievable when the call comes in before 11am. Busy periods can occasionally extend that to 48 hours depending on demand and skip size. Where a skip will stand on a public road, the council permit must be obtained before delivery, and that process typically takes around 5 working days. For skips going onto driveways or other private land, no permit is needed and next-day delivery still applies. Confirmed delivery windows are sent by text the evening before. Anyone with a firm deadline should mention it at the start of the call so actual availability for that date can be checked on the spot.

Is it possible to have a skip picked up at the weekend in The Quay?

Saturday collections in The Quay run on the same basis as weekday bookings, and most customers can secure a slot without difficulty. Sunday is a different matter: it is less commonly offered across the skip industry and may carry a small surcharge when it is available. Weekend deliveries follow the same pattern as collections. To avoid losing a preferred slot, mention the day at the point of booking so it can be confirmed straight away. During spring and summer, when demand from garden and renovation projects is highest, booking a week ahead is the sensible approach. A quick call confirms live weekend availability for your postcode.

How much does a RoRo skip cost in The Quay?

RoRo skip hire in The Quay is priced per container and usually higher than standard skip hire because of the larger capacity and specialist hook-loader delivery. 20-yard RoRos are the most common size for mid-scale jobs; 30 and 40-yard RoRos suit larger construction sites and commercial clearances across Devon. Exact pricing depends on waste type (mixed, hardcore-only, soil-only), site access and hire duration. Call 0333 038 9870 for a RoRo quote tailored to your project.

Skip Hire in The Quay from £100

Skip hire across The Quay and EX postcodes starts from £100 for a 4-yard. Delivery is typically within 24 hours, and sizes go from small 2-yard minis up to 40-yard RoRo containers. Call 0333 038 9870 to confirm size, delivery date and total cost in a single short call. 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 The Quay

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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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For skip hire in The Quay, the quickest route is a short phone call. Size, delivery date, permit status and total price are all dealt with in one conversation lasting around 90 seconds. No forms, no deposit, no chasing for a quote.

Where we drop skips in The Quay

Coverage reaches across The Quay and into the wider Devon countryside. Most deliveries go out within 24 hours of booking, and same-day slots are on offer when orders are placed before 11am, subject to availability. Delivery windows are confirmed at booking.

Do you need a skip permit for The Quay?

Whether you need a permit depends on where the skip is going. A permit is required for any skip sitting on a public road, pavement or verge in The Quay. The fee is £110.50 for 28 days, and the application normally needs 10 working days' notice. Skips on driveways or off-street parking do not need one. We can manage the permit process when you book.

Apply for a skip permit in The Quay (Devon County Council) ↗Devon County Council skip permit fees (official source) ↗

Before placing a skip on a public road, give Devon County Council at least 10 working days' notice.
Loading above the top edge is not permitted and may result in collection being refused.
Permit conditions sometimes require cones and night-time lighting; check this at the time of booking.
Hire periods run 7 to 14 days, with renewals at £87.

CouncilDevon County Council

Permit fee£110.50

Notice period10 working days

Duration28 days

Renewal£87 per extension

Skip hire across Devon

Residential skip hire

Residential skips delivered across South West. Typical jobs: bathroom or kitchen strip-outs, loft clearances, garden projects and small-scale house moves. Priced from £100 for a 4-yard delivery. Private driveway placements avoid the need for a road permit, and bookings usually land within 24 hours of the call.

Commercial skip hire

Business and trade skip hire across South West, covering shops, offices, hospitality sites and light industrial. Priced from £336 for an 8-yard skip. Scheduled swap cycles and account billing are available for regular users. Most commercial jobs use 8 or 12-yard skips, or RoRo for larger volumes.

Builders skips

RoRo containers and builders skips for sites across South West: bricks, soil, plasterboard, concrete and hardcore all accepted. Priced from £412 for a 12-yard skip. Builders generally hire 8 or 12-yard skips; RoRo units from 20 to 40 yards suit excavations and bigger projects.

Wait-and-load

Wait-and-load across Devon: used on tight streets, properties without driveways, or where a permit isn't viable. The skip arrives on the truck, waits while loading, and leaves the same visit; no permit, no overnight presence on site.

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Skips for homes, builders and businesses across South West. A quick phone call covers size, delivery window and total price. No online forms.

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Call for a no-obligation quote

Skips for homes, builders and businesses across South West. A quick phone call covers size, delivery window and total price. No online forms.

0333 038 9870

Your The Quay skip hire questions answered

Browse skip sizes

Step 01

Pick the right skip size

Pick up the phone, describe the job, and we'll sort the size. In The Quay, a 4-yard suits tidies and small refits, 8-yard covers most renovations, and RoRo handles site work.

Step 02

Agree a delivery date

Confirm your drop-off and collection dates at the time of booking. Same-day and next-day slots are both available in The Quay, depending on the schedule.

Step 03

Get a straight quote

Your quote for skip hire in The Quay covers everything: delivery, collection, the hire window and any permit fee. Nothing is added later.

Step 04

Confirm over the phone

The booking is confirmed on the same phone call. Delivery details and any road permit with Devon County Council are arranged in the same conversation.

Step 05

Use the skip

Take your time loading the skip across the hire period. Most hires run 7 to 14 days, and Devon County Council permit extensions can be arranged if the job runs on.

Step 06

Call for collection

Give 0333 038 9870 a ring once the skip is full. We schedule collections across EX within 24 hours as a rule.

Skip hire in South West: what you need to know

Most skip hire work in The Quay falls into three categories: home renovations, clearances, and trade or construction projects. Choosing the right size comes down to waste type, how the skip will be accessed, and how long it needs to stay. If the skip goes on a public road, a permit is arranged for you at booking; skips on private driveways need no permit. Check the size guide on this page or call for a quote in 90 seconds.

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A skip on a residential street in The Quay

What skip hire gives you in Devon

Local coverage

Your booking goes to a Devon team, not a distant call centre. Because drivers, depots and transfer stations are all local to South West, delivery times are shorter and waste handling stays accountable.

Typical delivery windows

Delivery windows across Devon run 24 hours as standard. Same-day slots are often possible when booked before 11am, particularly in urban postcodes. Rural areas may see a next-working-day minimum.

Transparent pricing

The price you are quoted by phone is the full amount: delivery, hire, collection and VAT. Any Devon County Council permit fee is broken out clearly. A deposit is rarely asked for.

Range of skip sizes

The six common sizes (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12-yard) cover the majority of jobs. Specialist options (RoRo 20 to 40-yard, drop-door, lockable) are available on request for construction and commercial use.

Licensed waste handling

Every skip hire booking in The Quay includes a waste carrier licence and a waste transfer note as standard. Both documents satisfy your legal duty of care requirements automatically.

Permits arranged for you

Placing a skip on a public road in Devon requires a permit, which we arrange on your behalf at booking. Private driveway placements need nothing extra.

Insurance as standard

Each booking comes with a waste carrier holding at least £1m public liability insurance. A waste transfer note is issued automatically to satisfy your duty-of-care obligations.

How is skip waste from The Quay processed?

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Sorting at a licensed transfer station

Skip loads collected in The Quay are taken directly to a licensed transfer station, where the contents are tipped and sorted by material type, including wood, metal, hardcore, plasterboard and clean plastics.

Compliance with waste regulations

The carrier licence covering your skip hire is registered with the Environment Agency. A waste transfer note is prepared automatically when you book, so your duty-of-care requirements under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 are met without extra effort.

Recycling and landfill

Skip waste from The Quay is processed through recycling streams across South West: metal to smelters, wood to biomass, hardcore to aggregate. Only non-recoverable residue reaches landfill. Around 90% of UK skip waste is recycled or recovered (WRAP UK, 2023).

Waste from The Quay 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 The Quay being processed at a recycling transfer station

Where does skip waste in England go?

Rather than going straight to landfill, skip waste from Devon is processed at a licensed transfer station. Loads are sorted by material type and recoverable items such as metal, wood and hardcore go to specialist UK recyclers. Only non-recoverable residue is landfilled. Hire periods run 7 to 14 days.

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Skip placed on a residential street in The Quay

Jobs done on the ground in The Quay

Skip sizes in The Quay cover the full range of project types: 2 and 4-yard skips suit light garden work and single-room clear-outs, 6 to 8-yard skips handle full house clearances and renovation waste, and RoRo containers take on the heaviest construction volumes across South West.