Skip Hire Swansea at a Price Worth Paying for a Smooth Service

Swansea skip hire for home clearances, bathroom and kitchen refits, garden projects and commercial waste. We have the right size at a fair transparent & cheap price.

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Highly Rated Skip hire services in Swansea

All SA Postcodes Covered

Licensed Carrier

From £80

Same-Week Delivery

Price and Size Guide For Skip Hire Services

We believe you should know roughly what a skip costs before you even pick up the phone. Here are current market rates for skip hire across the Swansea SA postcode area.

Skip Size	Capacity	Best For	Price From	Reserve	Length	Width	Height
Mini Skip – 3 Yard	Approx. 30 Bin Bags	Garden waste, small DIY, single-room clearance	£150	Book	6 ft	4.3	3 ft
Midi Skip – 4 Yard	Approx. 40 Bin Bags	Bathroom or kitchen refit, flat clearance	£180	Book	8.3 ft	5.3 ft	3 ft
6 Yard Skip	Approx. 60 Bin Bags	Full house clearance, mixed renovation waste	£220	Book	9.3 ft	5.5 ft	4 ft
Builders Skip – 8 Yard	Approx. 80 Bin Bags	Construction, renovation, heavy bulky waste	£270	Book	11.2 ft	5.4 ft	4.3 ft
12 Yard Skip	Approx. 120 Bin Bags	Large commercial projects, trade clearances	£360	Book	13.2 ft	5.4 ft	5.5 ft
Maxi Skip – 16 Yard	Approx. 160 Bin Bags	Major builds and high-volume commercial waste	£450	Book	14.2 ft	5.3 ft	6.8
Roll on Roll Off (RoRo) – 20 Yard Skip	Approx. 200+ Bin Bags	Industrial and ongoing commercial projects	Call for Quote	Call	20 ft	7.9 ft	4.3 ft
Roll on Roll Off (RoRo) – 40 Yard Skip	Approx. 400+ Bin Bags	Large Clearances/Projects	Call for Quote	Call	20 ft	7.9 ft	8.2 ft

Prices reflect current market rates for the Swansea area. Final price depends on hire period, access and permit requirements. Call us for a confirmed quote.

What Affects the Price of Skip Hire Swansea?

Three things affect your final price:

The size of the skip you need.
How long you keep it.
Whether a highway permit is required.

If your skip is going on your driveway or private land, no permit is needed. If it goes on a public road or pavement, a permit is required from the City and County of Swansea Council, we can arrange this for you. Permit fees typically add £35–£60 to the overall cost depending on the location and duration.

Residential and Commercial Skip Hire in Swansea

Residential Skip Hire Services

Whether you’re clearing a terraced house in Uplands, doing a garden renovation in Sketty or managing an end-of-tenancy clear-out in Morriston, we have the right skip for your Swansea home project.

Mini and midi skips are the most popular domestic choice. For bigger clearances or renovations, a 6 yard or 8 yard builders skip gives you plenty of room without overcommitting on cost.

See our full Residential Skip Hire Swansea page for full guidance.

Business & Trade Skip Hire

We supply skips to construction sites, commercial premises and trade contractors across Swansea and the SA postcode area.

Regular swap-out collections, large skip sizes and roll-on roll-off containers are all available. We handle all permit applications with the City and County of Swansea Council so your team can focus on the job.

See our full Commercial Skip Hire Swansea page for trade options.

Why Choose Us For Swansea Skip Hire

Upfront Prices — What You See Is What You Pay

We publish real price ranges for Swansea so you can budget before you call. No vague estimates, no inflated charges on collection day. Honest skip hire pricing across all SA postcodes.

Covering All of Swansea and West Wales

From SA1 in the city centre to SA7 in Llansamlet and out towards Llanelli, we deliver across the full Swansea area. One company, comprehensive coverage, no awkward postcode gaps.

Every Skip Size for Every Budget

Mini skips from £80, midi skips, builders skips and roll-on roll-off containers. Whatever your project in Swansea, there is a skip that fits your budget and your available space.

Licensed with Natural Resources Wales

We are a fully registered waste carrier licensed by Natural Resources Wales. Every load from Swansea goes to an authorised waste transfer station. You stay fully compliant with no legal risk.

How To Book A Skip in Swansea

Pick Your Size and Check the Price

Browse our skip sizes and price guide above. If you know roughly what you need, you’ll already have a budget figure before you even call us.

Call for Your Swansea Quote

Call +44 179 294 9909. We confirm the price, check availability in your SA postcode and let you know whether a highway permit is needed from the City and County of Swansea Council.

Delivery, Fill, Collection

We deliver your skip to your Swansea address. Fill it at your own pace. When you’re ready, call us and we collect it promptly. Simple, flexible, no pressure from start to finish.

What Can and Cannot Go in a Skip?

Here is a quick reference guide.

If you are unsure about a specific item, call us before you load it.

Accepted Waste in Skips

General household rubbish
Garden waste and soil
Rubble and bricks
Timber and wood
Furniture and sofas
Carpets and flooring
Renovation waste
Packaging and plastics

Waste Not Accepted in Skips

Tyres
Asbestos
Batteries
Electrical items (WEEE)
Paint and solvents
Medical waste
Gas cylinders
Medical Waste

Swansea Customer Reviews

“Ordered a midi skip for a bathroom refit in our terraced house. Delivered bang on time, collected when I called. Price was exactly what they quoted on the phone — no extras. Very happy.”
Sian P.
Uplands, Swansea
“Used them for clearing out a garage and garden — two full skips over a month. Brilliant service both times. Communication was great and the pricing was the clearest I found in the SA area.”
Gareth H.
Llansamlet, Swansea
“Had a large house clearance to sort. The 8 yard skip was perfect and the team arranged the road permit for us without any fuss. Took all the stress out of an already hectic week.”
Emma R.
Sketty, Swansea
“Commercial customer — we use them regularly on our Swansea building sites. Always on time, always the right size on-site when we need it. Reliable partner for ongoing trade work.”
Tom W.
Morriston, Swansea

Our Working Hours

Monday	07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Tuesday	07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Wednesday	07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Thursday	07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Friday	07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

For same-day skip delivery in Swansea, call before 2pm on weekdays. Saturday deliveries are available but book by Friday to guarantee your slot.

Areas We Cover in Swansea and West Wales

We deliver skips across all main Swansea postcodes and into the wider West Wales area. From SA1 in the city centre to SA7 in Llansamlet, through to SA4 in Gowerton and out towards Llanelli, one call covers you.

Regular delivery areas: Swansea city centre, Uplands, Sketty, Morriston, Llansamlet, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Pontarddulais, Mumbles, Llanelli, Neath and Port Talbot.

Postcode coverage: SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA6, SA7
Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call us with your SA code and we’ll confirm straight away.

Skip Hire or Skip Bag, Which Is Better Value in Swansea?

Skip bags are widely available in Swansea supermarkets and DIY stores. They look cheap at £50–£70 but they only hold around 1 to 1.5 cubic yards of waste.

A mini skip holds 3 yards and costs around £80. For anything beyond a single car boot of waste, a skip works out significantly cheaper per bag of rubbish and you don’t have to be there when it’s collected.

Skip bins and skip bags also come with loading restrictions, overfilling voids the collection.

A hired skip gives you a clear, large container with a confirmed collection at a time that suits you. For most Swansea clearance and renovation jobs, skip hire is the more practical and more cost-effective choice.

FAQs

A permit is required if your skip will sit on a public road, pavement or council-owned land. Skips placed entirely on private property, your driveway or garden, need no permit. Swansea permits are issued by the City and County of Swansea Council highways department. We manage the full application process for you as part of your booking.

For any job involving more than one or two carloads of waste, skip hire is almost always cheaper. A man and van charges by the hour plus a separate disposal fee, and you need to be there throughout. A skip gives you a fixed cost, your own pace and a confirmed collection. For large clearances across Swansea, skip hire wins on value every time.

Yes — we deliver skips across Swansea on Saturdays until 3pm. Saturday is consistently one of our busiest days across the SA postcode area so we recommend calling by Friday to guarantee your preferred delivery window.

Permits are issued by the City and County of Swansea Council. You need the skip location, size, proposed dates and contractor details. Processing takes 2–5 working days. We handle the entire application for you — it is included as part of our skip hire service in Swansea at no extra admin charge.

Yes, rubble, bricks and soil can all go in the same skip. Be aware that heavy inert materials add significant weight quickly. We recommend not filling more than two thirds of any skip with soil or rubble alone. For very large amounts of inert waste, speak to us about a dedicated builders skip or a RORO container for your Swansea site.