Skip Hire in Edinburgh

Compare skip hire in Edinburgh, Leith, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Morningside, Stockbridge and Portobello. Suppliers must be registered with SEPA: check before you book, then contact them direct.

Skip permits issued by
City of Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh

Suppliers whose coverage includes City of Edinburgh. 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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Tenements and the street

Almost two thirds of Edinburgh households live in flats, well above the Scottish average of 37%, so in tenement areas such as Marchmont, Leith and Bruntsfield the skip nearly always goes on the street. That brings strict council rules into play.

City of Edinburgh Council's rules

The skip hire company applies, at least 5 working days ahead. A permit costs £46 for the first week and £40 for each further week or part week. Skips can't go on Greenways, Clearways or double yellow lines, a parking bay needs a paid suspension, the maximum size is 5 by 2 metres, and a full skip must be removed within two working days. Near the tram lines, separate approval from Edinburgh Trams is needed.

Low Emission Zone

The city centre Low Emission Zone runs 24 hours a day. Lorries must meet Euro 6 or the operator is fined, starting at £60. It's the supplier's responsibility, but worth checking for a city centre job.

SEPA registration

In Scotland, waste carriers are authorised by SEPA rather than the Environment Agency. Ask for the supplier's SEPA details before you hand over any waste.

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
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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