Skip hire - how much

[bigsister]

I have looked on loads of websites but none say how much they charge for a skip.
Has anyone got a rough figure for a skip large enough for clearing old furniture, 3 piece suite, display unit etc etc.
Thank you.

[Broadie451]

sounds like you would want a large one either 8 or 10 yard. Its cheaper if you can store the skip off road ie on the driveway of the property because if its on the road you have to pay the road tax for it for the length of time you have it. If its just for old furniture why don't you try a house clearance firm you probably find one in your yellow pages or free local paper. For a 1yard skip I would expect to pay between 120 and 155

[Broadie451]

sorry that should read for a 10 yard skip I would expect the price to be between 120 and 155

[alan30]

Ring your local council and ask what they charge for taking away large items. We cleared a load of things in Milton Keynes and it was cheaper than hiring a skip.

[sense4all]

I live on the edge of London a six yard skip is �160, but the council will take away five large itemsfor � 50 quid. So unless it is high density stuff avoid the skip.

[SeaJayPea]

I just had a skip while we put a new bathroom in. It cost me �40 for the licence and �159 for up to four weeks for the skip. This is in the London Borough of Haringey

Depending on where you are, some councils send people round at night to make sure you have it covered and it has a light on it.

[Disco Fever]

Our council in Leicester take upto 10 items everytime you ring them to take your crap away that includes fridges, freezers and 3 piece suites....

[bigsister]

You've all been so helpful
Thanks so much.

[CarlPoxon]

Try this site skiphirenetwork.org