Skip Hire in Nottingham

A 4 yard skip in Nottingham typically costs £120 to £185, solid East Midlands value, with Nottingham City Council keeping on-road permits cheap at £28 to £40 and quick at around three days. The catch locals know about: the city boundary is tight, so Beeston, Arnold and West Bridgford addresses fall under different councils with different permit fees even though the same firms serve them all. The Victorian terraces of Sneinton, Forest Fields and Lenton, busy with student landlords every summer, mostly need the on-road route. The firms listed here run from yards around Colwick and Bulwell and treat the whole conurbation as home ground.

12 skip hire companies in Nottingham

Pin numbers match the list below. Yard locations shown; most firms cover a wider area than the pin suggests.

Typical skip hire prices in Nottingham

Skip sizeTypical price rangeBest for
4 yard£120 to £185Bathroom refits, garden tidy ups
6 yard£165 to £245Kitchen renovations, general building work
8 yard£205 to £295Extensions, heavy waste, big clearances

Typical prices compiled from listings in Nottingham, including delivery, collection and disposal for one to two weeks of hire. Confirm exact prices with the supplier. See the full skip hire cost guide.

Skip permits in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council issues skip permits for highway placements at £28 to £40, among the cheaper city fees in England, processed in about three working days through your skip operator. Drives and private land need no permit. Mind the boundary: West Bridgford is Rushcliffe, Beeston is Broxtowe, Arnold is Gedling, each with its own permit fee and timing, and your skip firm will know which applies from the postcode. Tram routes through the city are refused for placement, and the terraced streets of Lenton and Forest Fields, heavy with summer tenancy changeovers, keep the permit desk busiest in July. Lamps and reflective boards are required overnight on every highway skip.

More detail in our skip permit guide.

Local tip: Redfield Road recycling centre serves the city side, with Beeston and Calverton sites covering the fringes. For a tenancy turnover clearance, the 6 yarder in one hit beats a week of car trips.

Skip hire in Nottingham: your questions

How much does skip hire cost in Nottingham?
A 4 yard skip in Nottingham typically costs £120 to £185 for one to two weeks including delivery, collection and disposal. A 6 yard runs £165 to £245. Prices run slightly below the East Midlands average thanks to competition between the Colwick and Bulwell yards.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Nottingham?
Only on a public road, pavement or verge. Nottingham City Council charges £28 to £40 and processes applications in about three working days, handled by the skip company. Driveway skips need no permit.
Is the permit different in West Bridgford or Beeston?
Yes. West Bridgford falls under Rushcliffe Borough Council, Beeston under Broxtowe and Arnold under Gedling, each with its own fee and processing time. The skip firm sorts the right application from your postcode, but allow an extra day or two outside the city boundary.
When is skip hire busiest in Nottingham?
July, when student tenancies around Lenton and Forest Fields turn over and landlords clear houses in bulk. Book four or five days ahead that month; through the rest of the year next day delivery is normal.

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