Apollo Skip Hire · London

Skip Hire London: Same Day Delivery, Every Size, One Fixed Price
Delivered Across Every London Borough

Over 50,000 skips delivered by one licensed waste carrier. Affordable skip hire London wide at one fixed price, with no surprises on collection day.

50,000+

London skips delivered

Same day

Before midday, most areas

One price

Permit included if needed

10,000+ skips deliveredSame day availableOne fixed priceService informationFully insuredWestminster permits handled
Household or commercial

Which do you need?

The right skip hire London option comes down to how much rubbish you have and how heavy it is. Most homes never need more than an 8 yard skip. Sites, shop refits and trade jobs start there and run up to 40 yards. From mini skip hire London bookings through to commercial skip hire London contracts and roll on roll off London containers, trade skip hire London accounts cover the rest.

Commercial Skip Hire London

Site worker loading a skip beside a construction lorry

For construction sites, office strip outs, retail clearances and trade skip hire London contracts, our commercial skip hire in London range runs from small skips to the largest roll on roll off containers in London containers we carry.

Accepted waste

What Can You Put In Your Skip?

Most household, garden and construction waste can go in our skips. Hazardous materials need specialist disposal.

  • Soil
  • Bricks
  • Wood
  • Furniture
  • Garden Waste
  • Metal
  • Cardboard
  • General Household Waste
Household skip hire

Skip hire London sizes built for homes

A simple skip size guide London homes rely on. Garden clearance London tidy up, kitchen refit or house move? A 2 to 8 yard skip will cover it. The 4 yard is the popular kitchen renovation skip, the 6 yard is the builders skip London homes and sites hire most, and it doubles as the loft conversion skip London builders order. From mini skip hire London bookings upwards, there is a size that fits. No lorry access? Skip bag hire London wide is the alternative.

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2 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

2 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 20–30 bin bags

  • Volume: 1.5m³
  • Dimensions: 1.2m (L) × 0.91m (W) × 0.76m (H)
  • Capacity: 20–30 bin bags
  • Price: From £125.40
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4 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

4 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 30–40 bin bags

  • Volume: 3m³
  • Dimensions: 1.83m (L) × 1.29m (W) × 0.97m (H)
  • Capacity: 30–40 bin bags
  • Price: From £152.00
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6 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

6 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 50–60 bin bags

  • Volume: 4.6m³
  • Dimensions: 2.6m (L) × 1.52m (W) × 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
  • Price: From £194.75
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8 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

8 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 60–80 bin bags

  • Volume: 6.1m³
  • Dimensions: 3.66m (L) × 1.68m (W) × 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 60–80 bin bags
  • Price: From £237.50
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Commercial skip hire

Sizes built for sites

Every size above is available as commercial skip hire London wide, with swap over collections so a site never waits on space, and trade skip hire London accounts for sole traders. From the builders skip London trades rely on to roll on roll off London containers, larger sizes are built for construction, retail and industrial waste. The 6 yard builders skip London sites order most also serves as the loft conversion skip London builders use.

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6 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

6 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 50–60 bin bags

  • Volume: 4.6m³
  • Dimensions: 2.6m (L) × 1.52m (W) × 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 50–60 bin bags
  • Price: From £194.75
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8 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

8 Yard Skip

Holds approx. 60–80 bin bags

  • Volume: 6.1m³
  • Dimensions: 3.66m (L) × 1.68m (W) × 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 60–80 bin bags
  • Price: From £237.50
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12 Yard Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

12 Yard Skip

Holds approx. Up to 120 bin bags

  • Volume: 9.2m³
  • Dimensions: 3.7m (L) × 1.78m (W) × 1.68m (H)
  • Capacity: Up to 120 bin bags
  • Price: From £361.00
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16 Yard RoRo Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

16 Yard RoRo Skip

Holds approx. 140–180 bin bags

  • Volume: Approx. 12.2m³
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.1m (L) × 2.44m (W) × 1.68m (H)
  • Capacity: 140–180 bin bags
  • Price: Quote available on request
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20 Yard RoRo Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

20 Yard RoRo Skip

Holds approx. 180–220 bin bags

  • Volume: Approx. 15.3m³
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.1m (L) × 2.44m (W) × 1.98m (H)
  • Capacity: 180–220 bin bags
  • Price: Quote available on request
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25 Yard RoRo Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

25 Yard RoRo Skip

Holds approx. 220–280 bin bags

  • Volume: Approx. 19.1m³
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.1m (L) × 2.44m (W) × 2.13m (H)
  • Capacity: 220–280 bin bags
  • Price: Quote available on request
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30 Yard RoRo Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

30 Yard RoRo Skip

Holds approx. 280–340 bin bags

  • Volume: Approx. 22.9m³
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.1m (L) × 2.44m (W) × 2.29m (H)
  • Capacity: 280–340 bin bags
  • Price: Quote available on request
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40 Yard RoRo Skip shown next to a 6ft person for scale

40 Yard RoRo Skip

Holds approx. 350–450 bin bags

  • Volume: Approx. 30.6m³
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.1m (L) × 2.44m (W) × 2.74m (H)
  • Capacity: 350–450 bin bags
  • Price: Quote available on request
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skip hire in London

Looking for cheap skip hire London wide?

We cover the whole capital: skip hire East London around Stratford, skip hire West London around Ealing, skip hire North London around Enfield, skip hire South London around Croydon, and skip hire Central London where access and permits need most care.

Cheap skip hire London searches often end in a surprise bill: a low quote, then permit, collection and weight charges added later. Our skip hire prices London wide include all of it, so the skip hire London cost you see is the one you pay. That is what affordable skip hire London should mean. Job running long? Ask about weekly skip hire London rates or skip hire London per day and we will price it upfront.

Apollo skip hire truck delivering a yellow skip in London

London delivery

50,000+

skips delivered across the city

Permits

Skip permits in London

Most properties need a permit if the skip sits on a public road, pavement or verge. Searching skip hire London no permit? With a driveway, garden or off street parking, one is usually not needed, so skip hire London driveway jobs are simplest to book.

The fee and how long a skip permit lasts depend on local council permit rules, and we check the rate before every booking so it sits inside the one price we quote. Where a skip cannot stay overnight, our wait and load London service keeps the lorry with you while you load, then takes it away.

  • Skip hire London driveway, garden or private land: usually no permit needed

  • We handle the entire council permit application on your behalf

  • Skip on the road, verge or pavement: a council permit is needed almost everywhere in London

  • Roll on roll off London containers are never allowed on the public road and always need private land

  • Some skip hire Central London streets and conservation areas carry extra restrictions

Fast turnaround

Same day skip hire London

Same day skip hire London wide is realistic across most of the city if you call before midday, depending on the street and how much notice a permit needs. Miss the cut off and next day skip hire London delivery is the usual fallback. Searching skip hire near me London wide? Tell us your postcode in London and we will check today first.

Busier areas sometimes need more lead time, and where a skip cannot stay on the street, wait and load London collections sort it in one visit. We will tell you straight whether same day skip hire London works for your address, or whether next day skip hire London is the honest answer.

Why Londoners choose us

Four reasons London customers book again

One price, not a starting point

The number we quote covers the skip, delivery, collection and any permit. Skip hire prices London customers can trust, nothing added once the job is done.

We know how London permits work

Skip permit rules and council permit fees vary with where a skip sits. Skip hire London no permit is common on private land; on the road, we handle the application.

We size it honestly

If a smaller skip covers the job, we will say so; the skip size guide London customers see above shows why. Selling you something bigger helps nobody.

Local knowledge on parking and access

Narrow terraces, mews streets, estate roads and busy high streets all need a different approach. We factor that in before the driver arrives.

Licensed & insured

Licensed, insured and trusted for skip hire London wide

Apollo Skip Hire team member ready for a London delivery

We are a registered, licensed waste carrier with the Environment Agency, so every load is transported and disposed of legally, never fly tipped or passed to an unlicensed operator. That registration is the foundation of responsible waste management London wide.

We hold public liability insurance for every job, and our drivers are trained in safe placement, manual handling and site access. As a recycling skip hire London firm, we sort every load at a licensed transfer station.

Registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency, verifiable on the public register

Public liability insurance held for every job, certificate available on request

Waste sorted at a licensed transfer station, with a written recycling skip hire London breakdown for commercial accounts

Responsible waste management London wide through licensed facilities only

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What Our Customers Say

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London Skip Hire Questions Answered

Still have a question about skip hire in London wide? Give us a call and we will talk it through.

It depends on the size and whether a permit applies. You get one full skip hire London cost covering delivery, collection and any permit, before you book.

Right here. Cheap should mean the full price, not a low headline number with fees added later. Tell us the size and address and we quote one figure that covers delivery, collection and any permit.

Only if the skip sits on a public road, pavement or verge. On a driveway, garden or private land you usually do not. If one is needed, we apply for it and build the fee into your quote.

Yes, across most of the city if you contact us before midday. It depends on your street and whether a permit is needed, so we always confirm before you book rather than promise and miss.

Yes. If same day is not realistic for your address, next day delivery is the normal fallback. Book today and we will confirm your slot for tomorrow before you pay.

A builders skip in London customers order is usually 6 yards, about 2.6m long and 1.5m wide, holding 50 to 60 bin bags. It is the most common size for renovations and small building jobs, with the 8 yard next up.

No. Roll on roll off containers are too large for the public road anywhere in London and always need private land, such as a yard, car park or site compound with clear lorry access.

The driver stays with the lorry for a set loading time while you fill the skip, then takes it away in the same visit. Our wait and load service in London service suits busy streets, conservation areas and anywhere a skip cannot stay overnight.

Almost certainly. We deliver across all London boroughs, north, south, east, west and central. Send us your postcode and we will confirm coverage and the earliest delivery slot straight away.

Yes, we offer skip hire London wide, from Enfield to Croydon and Ealing to Stratford, plus central zones with tighter access. Some conservation areas and busy high streets need a little more notice, and we will tell you if yours does.

Yes. We are registered with the Environment Agency as a registered waste carrier, and you can check our licence number on the public register. Never let an unlicensed operator take your waste; you can be fined if it is fly tipped.

Every load goes to a licensed transfer station, where it is sorted and as much as possible is recycled or recovered. Commercial accounts can request a written recycling breakdown for their records.

Yes. Use the Book Online button, choose your size and delivery date, and pay securely. If you are unsure about size, permits or access, call or WhatsApp us first and we will point you to the right option.

Every booking includes a standard hire period, which covers most home and trade jobs. If you need longer, ask when booking and we will price an extension or a daily rate upfront rather than adding it later.

Paint, asbestos, tyres, gas cylinders, batteries and chemicals. Fridges, freezers and plasterboard usually need separate disposal, so if you are unsure about an item, ask before you load it.

Yes. Construction sites, shop fits, office strip outs and ongoing trade contracts all get commercial terms, swap over collections and every size from a 6 yard up to a 40 yard roll on roll off container.

A 4 yard skip covers most single kitchen refits, including units, worktops and tiles. If you are also removing flooring, plaster or a wall, go for a 6 yard so you are not left short halfway through.

An 8 yard skip suits most full house clearances of furniture, carpets and general household items. For a flat or a partial clearance a 6 yard is usually enough. We will size it honestly when you call.

Yes. A 2 or 4 yard skip suits hedge cuttings, turf and small garden tidy ups. Soil and rubble are heavy, so for a big landscaping job we may suggest a smaller skip to stay within safe weight limits.

Yes. Call before your collection date and we will extend the hire or move you to a weekly rate. Extensions are priced upfront so the figure you were quoted stays the figure you pay.

Our driver cannot legally move a skip that is loaded above the rim, so it may be left until it is levelled off. Keep everything below the top edge and nothing sticking out the sides and collection will go smoothly.

Yes, for small jobs where a lorry cannot get close, such as flats, basements and narrow streets. A skip bag holds roughly the same as a mini skip and is lifted from the kerb by a crane lorry.

Yes. We carry public liability insurance for every delivery and collection, and a copy of the certificate is available on request. Our drivers are trained in safe placement and site access before they arrive.

Yes. Call, WhatsApp or use the online booking form with your postcode and skip size, and you will have a full price in minutes. It includes delivery, collection and any permit, with nothing added afterwards.

Yes. Builders, landscapers and firms with regular collections can ask about trade account pricing and swap over collections. Tell us how often you expect to need a skip when you first book.

A mini skip is 2 yards, ideal for a small clearout or garden job. A builders skip is 6 yards, three times the space, built for renovation and building waste. If in doubt, ask and we will size it for you.

Small electrical items are usually fine. Fridges, freezers, televisions and monitors are classed as WEEE waste and need separate disposal, so tell us in advance and we will arrange the right route for them.

Same day in most areas if you book before midday, otherwise next day. Skips going on the road wait for the council permit, which can take a few days depending on the borough, and we will tell you the timing upfront.

Yes. The size cards on this page show volume, dimensions and bin bag capacity for every skip we carry. If you would rather talk it through, call us and describe the job and we will recommend the right size.

Call or WhatsApp us and we will book the earliest collection slot. If your skip is on the road, collection needs to happen before the permit runs out, so give us a little notice.

Book your London skip today

Book a skip London wide today

Search skip hire near me London wide, tell us your address and the job. Skip hire East London, skip hire West London, skip hire North London or skip hire South London: we confirm the size, the skip hire prices London customers pay and any permit in one call. Prefer skip hire online London wide? Two minutes.

Apollo Skip Hire team with truck and skip on site