Skip Hire in Bristol

Find skip hire across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset from local suppliers. Check each supplier's waste registration, compare from prices and contact them directly.

Skip permits issued by
Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset
Permit needed?
Only on the road or pavement
8 yard skip, typical UK price
about £250–£450
6 ft
A skip lorry lowering a builder's skip. The yellow dashed line is the fill line.

Skip hire suppliers covering Bristol

Suppliers whose coverage includes Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset. Tick up to three and send one request to get quotes from each. Every supplier sets its own prices, hire periods and permit arrangements, so confirm them when you enquire.

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Permits and the clean air zone

Bristol City Council issues permits for skips on the highway, and only the company that owns the skip can apply, so your supplier handles it. Bristol also operates a clean air zone covering the city centre. It affects the lorry rather than you, but it is one reason prices can differ between operators.

Neighbouring authorities set their own permit costs and notice periods, so a job in Keynsham or Portishead may differ from one in the city. Ask the supplier how they handle the permit for your address.

Access on Bristol streets

Clifton, Montpelier and Totterdown have steep gradients and narrow terraced streets where a full-size lorry cannot always reach or safely place a skip. If access is tight, a mini or 4 yard delivered on a smaller vehicle is often the only workable option, and it is worth mentioning when you enquire.

For soil, rubble or a patio lift, stay at 6 yard or below. Weight, not volume, is the limit. The size guide explains why.

Skip sizes, drawn to scale

Every size beside a six foot figure. The yellow line is the fill line: level with the sides and no higher.

6 ft
Mini skip

2 to 3 yd³15 to 35 bin bags

Heavy waste and tight access.See mini skip suppliers
6 ft
4 yard skip

4 yd³30 to 40 bin bags

Soil, rubble and hardcore.See 4 yard skip suppliers
6 ft
6 yard skip

6 yd³50 to 60 bin bags

The largest most firms fill with heavy waste.See 6 yard skip suppliers
6 ft
8 yard skip

8 yd³60 to 80 bin bags

The standard builders skip.See 8 yard skip suppliers
6 ft
12 yard skip

12 yd³100 to 120 bin bags

Bulky light waste. Clearances and refits.See 12 yard skip suppliers
6 ft
Roll on roll off

20 to 40 yd³220 to 440 bin bags

Large containers for sites with clear access.See roll on roll off suppliers