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Skip hire in

Edinburgh

22 firms listed · 10 verified trading · postcodes EH1–EH8 · Midlothian

Skip hire companies in Edinburgh

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Skip hire prices in Edinburgh

Skip sizeCapacityTypical price in Edinburgh
Mini skip2–3 yd³£65 – £130
Midi skip4–5 yd³£95 – £190
Builder's skip6–8 yd³£140 – £260
Large skip10–12 yd³£230 – £390

Typical prices paid in Scotland, including delivery, collection, disposal and VAT. A council permit (£15–£60) applies if the skip sits on a public road. Last reviewed July 2026 — see the full price guide.

Cheap skip hire in Edinburgh usually means a local independent, the right size skip first time, and keeping it off the road so no permit fee applies. Get two or three of the firms above to quote — like-for-like, same size, same hire length — or let them come to you.

Skip sizes in Edinburgh

Mini skip hire in Edinburgh (2–3 yards)

£65–£130. Sometimes sold as a 2-tonne skip. Fits on most driveways and takes roughly 20–35 bin bags — right for a small bathroom refit or garden tidy. Full details on this size.

4 yard skip hire in Edinburgh (midi)

£95–£190. A domestic favourite; some Edinburgh firms list it as a 4-tonne or midi skip. Takes about 30–40 bin bags — a bathroom, small kitchen or decluttering a couple of rooms. Full details on this size.

6–8 yard builder's skip hire in Edinburgh

£140–£260. The standard builder's skip. Handles a full kitchen rip-out, a room renovation including some rubble, or serious garden landscaping. If in doubt between two sizes, take this one — a second skip costs far more than the next size up. Full details on this size.

10–12 yard skip hire in Edinburgh (large)

£230–£390. For house clearances and bulky-but-light waste (furniture, wood, packaging). Most firms won't take heavy rubble or soil in a 12 yard skip — weight limits apply. Full details on this size.

14–40 yard RoRo skip hire in Edinburgh

14, 16, 20 and 40 yard roll-on roll-off containers are for commercial sites and full strip-outs, priced per job. The larger firms listed above quote these on request — mention access and what's going in. Full RoRo guide.

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Hiring a skip in Edinburgh: what to know

Prices in Edinburgh depend on skip size, hire length and where the skip will sit. A 4-yard midi covers a bathroom refit; a 6–8 yard builder's skip covers a full room or garden landscaping. If the skip goes on the road instead of a driveway, the council charges a permit fee — the skip firm normally arranges it. Check what's allowed in a skip before you book, then call two or three firms above for like-for-like quotes.

Common questions

How much does skip hire cost in Edinburgh?

Typical prices in Edinburgh (Scotland): mini skip £65–£130, midi £95–£190, builder's skip £140–£260, large £230–£390, including delivery, collection and VAT. Compare two or three local quotes — prices vary between firms.

Do I need a permit for a skip in Edinburgh?

Only if the skip sits on a public road or pavement — the council charges a permit fee (typically £15–£60), which your skip company will normally arrange. On a private driveway no permit is needed.

Who delivers skips in Edinburgh?

22 skip hire companies are listed for Edinburgh, 10 verified as currently trading. Local independents are often cheaper than national brokers because there's no middleman fee.

What size skip do I need in Edinburgh?

A 4 yard midi skip (£95–£190 in Edinburgh) covers a bathroom or small clearout; a 6–8 yard builder's skip (£140–£260) covers a full room, kitchen rip-out or garden job; a 12 yard skip (£230–£390) suits house clearances and light bulky waste. Bigger 14–40 yard roll-on roll-off skips are quoted per job.