Skip hire in
Ilkeston
6 firms listed · 2 verified trading · postcodes DE7–NG9 · Derbyshire
Skip hire companies in Ilkeston
Locate Skip Hire BusinessesVerified 2026
Ilkeston, DE7 8TH
Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling CentreVerified 2026
Elizabeth Court Manners Avenue Manners Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, DE7 8EF
Ward Recycling
Griffon Road, Ilkeston, NG9 3AA
Ward Recycling is a skip hire company serving Ilkeston and the wider Nottinghamshire area. Trading as a registered company since 2002. Services include asbestos, recycling.
Express Skip Hire
306 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TH
Express Skip Hire is a skip hire company serving Ilkeston and the wider Derbyshire area. Trading as a registered company since 2017.
R Roberts & Co
Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BG
R Roberts & Co is a skip hire company serving Ilkeston and the wider Derbyshire area. Trading as a registered company since 2005.
Ellis Waste
Hallam Fields Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4AZ
Skip hire prices in Ilkeston
| Skip size | Capacity | Typical price in Ilkeston |
|---|---|---|
| Mini skip | 2–3 yd³ | £70 – £140 |
| Midi skip | 4–5 yd³ | £100 – £200 |
| Builder's skip | 6–8 yd³ | £150 – £280 |
| Large skip | 10–12 yd³ | £240 – £400 |
Typical prices paid in the Midlands, 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 Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston
Mini skip hire in Ilkeston (2–3 yards)
£70–£140. 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 Ilkeston (midi)
£100–£200. A domestic favourite; some Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston
£150–£280. 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 Ilkeston (large)
£240–£400. 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 Ilkeston
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 Ilkeston: what to know
Prices in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston?
Typical prices in Ilkeston (the Midlands): mini skip £70–£140, midi £100–£200, builder's skip £150–£280, large £240–£400, including delivery, collection and VAT. Compare two or three local quotes — prices vary between firms.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Ilkeston?
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 Ilkeston?
6 skip hire companies are listed for Ilkeston, 2 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 Ilkeston?
A 4 yard midi skip (£100–£200 in Ilkeston) covers a bathroom or small clearout; a 6–8 yard builder's skip (£150–£280) covers a full room, kitchen rip-out or garden job; a 12 yard skip (£240–£400) suits house clearances and light bulky waste. Bigger 14–40 yard roll-on roll-off skips are quoted per job.