Skip hire in Northampton
Skips from 2 to 12 yards, for home clear-outs, garden jobs and building work. Call for today’s price, or send the form and we’ll call you back.
Skip sizes at a glance
A rough guide to what each size suits. If you’re unsure, ask when you call.
Size
Also called
Good for
2 yard
mini
Small clear-outs and garden tidy-ups
4 yard
midi
A small kitchen or bathroom refit, or a bigger garden clear-out
6 yard
builders
Building and DIY jobs, including heavy waste like brick, soil and rubble
8 yard
large
Larger renovations and house clearances. Limits on heavy waste may apply – ask when you call
12 yard
maxi
Bulky, lighter waste such as furniture and household clutter. Not usually for heavy waste
Skip hire prices in Northampton
Published “from” prices for Northampton, checked on 27 October 2026, start at £125 plus VAT for a 2 yard skip and £365.70 plus VAT for a 12 yard skip. Hire periods vary between 7 and 14 days, and a road permit is usually extra. Your price depends on the size, your postcode, the type of waste and how long you need the skip.
Do you need a skip permit?
Not if the skip goes on your driveway or front garden. If it needs to go on the road or pavement, the skip firm must get a licence from West Northamptonshire Council – you can’t apply for one yourself. The council charges the skip firm £27 a week, and this is added to your hire price.
Areas covered
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What can go in a skip
Most household, garden and building waste is fine. Some things can’t go in a skip at all, such as asbestos, gas bottles, batteries and liquid paint. Others, like mattresses, fridges and plasterboard, may need to be kept separate or cost extra.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a skip?
Only if it goes on the road or pavement. A skip on your driveway or front garden doesn’t need one.
Can I apply for a skip permit myself?
No. West Northamptonshire Council only accepts applications from skip firms, which apply on your behalf.
How much does a skip permit cost in Northampton?
The council charges £27 a week, which the skip firm adds to your hire price. The council also lists an additional fee of £155 a week for skips in pedestrian areas of larger towns.
How long can I keep a skip?
Standard hire periods vary between firms, usually 7 or 14 days. If the skip is on the road, the permit is charged weekly for as long as you need it.
What size skip do I need?
For most home jobs a 4 or 6 yard skip is a good starting point. Use the table above as a rough guide, or tell us about the job when you call.
Get a price for your skip
Call [PHONE], or send the form below. Tell us the size you need, your postcode and whether the skip will go on your drive or the road.