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26 firms listed · 12 verified trading · postcodes LE1–LE9 · Leicestershire

Skip hire companies in Leicester

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Skip hire prices in Leicester

Skip sizeCapacityTypical price in Leicester
Mini skip2–3 yd³£70 – £140
Midi skip4–5 yd³£100 – £200
Builder's skip6–8 yd³£150 – £280
Large skip10–12 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 Leicester 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 Leicester

Mini skip hire in Leicester (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 Leicester (midi)

£100–£200. A domestic favourite; some Leicester 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 Leicester

£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 Leicester (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 Leicester

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 Leicester: what to know

Skip companies in Leicester generally cover the surrounding suburbs and county fringe too — Oadby, Wigston, Glenfield, Braunstone, Beaumont Leys and Evington — so a firm a mile or two out will still quote for a city job at the same rate. Leicester is a competitive patch, which helps keep prices sensible, but the council permit is worth planning around.

Leicester City Council's road permit is one of the pricier ones in the region: £96.50 for the first week, then £59 for each further week (checked July 2026), with at least three working days' notice. That's a real reason to keep the skip on a driveway where you can — on a private drive no permit is needed at all. The skip firm normally applies for the permit and passes the council fee through on your quote.

Dense terraced areas like Clarendon Park, Highfields and Belgrave often have no off-road space, so factor the weekly permit in before you book — and be realistic about how long you'll need it, since the cost climbs each week.

Apply or check permit details: council skip permit page.

Common questions

How much does skip hire cost in Leicester?

Typical prices in Leicester (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 Leicester?

Only if the skip sits on a public road or pavement. Leicester City Council charges £96.50 for the first week and £59 per week after that, with three working days' notice (checked July 2026) — so keeping the skip on a driveway saves a lot. On a private driveway no permit is needed.

Who delivers skips in Leicester?

26 skip hire companies are listed for Leicester, 12 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 Leicester?

A 4 yard midi skip (£100–£200 in Leicester) 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.

Skip hire near Leicester