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Skip Hire Guides & Advice

Expert advice on skip sizes, costs, permits, waste types and everything else you need to know about skip hire in the UK.

Compliance

How to Check If Your Skip Company is Environment Agency Licensed

Using an unlicensed waste carrier can result in fines, prosecution, and your waste ending up fly-tipped. Here's how to verify any skip company's EA licence in 2 minutes.

15 February 2025
6 min
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Waste Types

What Can You Put in a Skip? The Complete A-Z Guide

Complete guide to what can and cannot go in a standard UK skip. From bricks to tyres, plasterboard to fridges — find out what your skip company will accept.

10 February 2025
7 min
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Costs & Pricing

How Much Does Skip Hire Cost in the UK? (2025 Price Guide)

Complete guide to UK skip hire prices in 2025. Average prices by size, region comparisons, and tips to get the cheapest skip hire without compromising on quality.

1 February 2025
6 min
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Permits & Regulations

Do I Need a Permit to Hire a Skip? The Complete UK Guide

Everything you need to know about skip permits in the UK. When you need one, how to get one, how much it costs, and what happens if you skip the permit.

20 January 2025
6 min
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Size Guides

What Size Skip Do I Need? The Complete UK Guide (2025)

Not sure what size skip to hire? This complete guide covers every UK skip size, what fits inside, typical prices, and how to choose the right one for your project.

15 January 2025
7 min
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