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Skip Hire in Colchester

Want to make use of a skip for the home or business within Colchester? When using the Quotatis service it is possible to look at up to 4 skip hire prices to get the best deal available for the hiring of a skip to take away waste.

When carrying out residential or industrial construction and refurbishments there's bound to be plenty of mess to clear up afterwards. From bricks and stone, to wood beams and guttering, this unwanted waste materials will need to be professionally taken away.

And this is where cheap skip hire comes in. Skips are available in a range of sizes dependant upon your requirements and means that you can remove the debris without trouble.

Once full, the skip hire company will collect and get rid of the waste. The same skip might be returned, or perhaps you could have several you can use.

If you're looking to hire a skip for possibly your property or business, make sure to use our free of charge and no obligation service to get the very best deal available in Colchester.

Average Skip hire cost in Colchester

The average cost of Skip hire is £320. Costs alter based upon the materials and the firm chosen. The upper price range can be as high as £368.

Average price per Skip hire job in 2026

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Prices based on actual Skip hire costs for Colchester, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Skip hire installation cost in Colchester 2026

Labour cost £64
Waste removal £256

Skip hire searches in June 2026

Skip hire Projects in Colchester in May 2026

2,983

Requests for quotations in Colchester in May 2026

30

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Colchester in May 2026. -67% change from April 2026.

350

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Essex in May 2026. -19% change from April 2026.

We noted 2,983 requests for house quotations within Colchester. Of these quote requests the amount of skip hire quotes in Colchester was 30. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work in Colchester during those times. Request a free home survey from reliable companies within Colchester.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Skip hire searches in cities and towns near Colchester May 2026

30

Requests for quotations in Colchester in May 2026

20

Requests for quotations in Clacton-on-sea in May 2026

9

Requests for quotations in Sudbury in May 2026

6

Requests for quotations in Harwich in May 2026

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Requests for quotations in Halstead in May 2026

Colchester

The large and famous town of Colchester features a populace of just over 104,000 and it is located in the county of Essex. It is claimed to be the oldest town in Britain and was in the past the capital of Roman Britain. Colchester is presently in the process of a great deal of regeneration including home expansion on greenfield sites. You'll want to use reliable property improvement businesses in Colchester for your forthcoming project.

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Simple Skip

226 review(s)
Based: in Norwich, NR10 3JU

Why Use Us Need a skip but don’t want to ring around or pay too much? Use our simple service to get the size and type of skip you need, when and where you need it. We’ll find you a range of prices so you can compare them and get the best deal....

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Sun Skips

555 review(s)
Based: in Dereham, NR20 3JG

Skip hire Norwich and the surrounding area is our speciality. Now celebrating 25 years of business, our family run business operates a reliable and reputable service that has continuously grown year after year. Our 25 lorries in their distinctive ...

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Gary T., NR9
5

Waste | Skip Hire in Norwich

Excellent service, driver excellent

Similar Customer Enquiries for Skip hire in Colchester

16 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Rebecca P

Start Date: Immediate

i need a skip for next tuesday till maybe sunday. i am clearing a 3 bedroom house. thank you are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: large skip location: on...

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25 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: John N

Start Date: Immediate

General household , wood , metal . Please email me a quote as I'm a bus driver and can't answer my phone . Thank you .

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13 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Michael R

Start Date: Immediate

Need a small skip for a 4/5 days.

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04 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Charlotte A

Start Date: Immediate

For moving out clearances and throwing out waste

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30 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Kerry H

Start Date: Immediate

price for a 5ft a*** skip for this weekend what size skip do you require: medium are you the property owner: relative of owner skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 2-3 days...

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24 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Omar A

Start Date: Immediate

I need a skip to get rid of ensuite items. It is a small ensuite: dimension 140 cm by 190 cm

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02 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Paul F

Start Date: Immediate

4 /6 yr skip garden and garage cleance

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24 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Jed S

Start Date: Immediate

8, 10 or 12 yard skip please, price per day or how long the hire can be are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: large skip location: on driveway how long do yo...

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06 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Sarah P

Start Date: Immediate

small skip to clear garden waste and bricks are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 1...

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25 Apr

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Karen Y

Start Date: Immediate

10 yard skip hire for general house clearance can go on driveway

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25 Jan

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Stacey J

Start Date: Immediate

I need a 2 yd skip please from any day next week. How long do we keep it? Thanks

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29 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Kitts M

Start Date: Immediate

I have a sofa bed, broken bed,tumble dryer, mattress small appliances some old bits from storage

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19 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Christine B

Start Date: Immediate

12yard skip for general waste

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16 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Leonore T

Start Date: Immediate

price *** *** skip

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02 Sep

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Marian B

Start Date: Immediate

10 yard skip,for a house clearance. are you the property owner: relative of owner skip location: on driveway what size skip do you require: extra large how long do you require the skip for: more than ...

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28 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Nina H

Start Date: Immediate

Hi We require long term hire of a lockable skip that can be swapped out when needed - we never know how much waste we will need to get rid of.

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20 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Allen P

Start Date: Immediate

2 yard skip for old decking and garden waste

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09 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Tina M

Start Date: Immediate

Prive for 2 yard skip for a weekend

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21 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

A price for 6 and 8 yrs skips please

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16 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Immediate

General house clearance.

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FAQs

How much is it to hire a skip?

If you’re considering a house move, garden work or building project, one of the most common questions that comes to mind is, how much it would cost to hire a skip?

It is widely known that a skip represents one of the best and most affordable ways to get rid of your unwanted rubbish or waste. However, the determination of the cost of a skip hire depends on a number of factors such as your location, the size of the required skip, the skip hire duration as well as the requirement or otherwise of a skip hire permit.

The most significant determinant of a skip hire cost is the size required. The most common skip sizes are 4 and 8 cubic yard and as expected, the larger skips come at more expensive prices than the smaller ones. This is due to the fact that it can contain a larger amount of unwanted waste or rubbish. Generally, the skip hire price includes the delivery, collection and disposal of the waste. The more the waste, the larger the size of skip to be hired, which means a lot more expenses to be made.

Another factor that determines the cost of a skip hire is the duration. The standard duration of a skip hire is 2 weeks (14 days), however, this period can be extended for just a small amount so far a due notice is provided. Location is also another great determinant and that works considering the number of other skip hire companies in the area.

Overall, a small sized skip costs within the range of £90 to £130 per week, whereas a large sized skip of up to 12 yards for the same amount of time jumps up considerably to a range of £250 to £440. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

Can you put paint in a skip?

There are a wide range of household rubbish and wastes you can put in a skip. But unfortunately though, paint cans and leftover paints isn’t one. Furthermore, not only is a liquid paint restricted from skips and landfills, but they are also banned by the council. Frustratingly, because it’s hazardous to the environment and blockages it can create in the pipe, pouring paint right down the drain is never an option as well. So what then is the best way to get rid of your leftover paint? Surprisingly, you have quite a number of options which we’ll share with you.

• Is the paint unused and unopen? For unopened paints, you can simply return them back to the seller either for an exchange or for a refund. Obviously, this will require a receipt and if unavailable, then you might want to consider the other options below.

• Is it just little paint leftover? Since it has been specifically banned from skips and it’s just a small amount of paint, you can get a bit creative with the disposal method. Simply get a cardboard or other papers, paint it with the remaining paint and dry it out. Once dried, you can then dispose the cardboard or paper alongside other permitted wastes in the skip.

• Is it a large amount of paint? For large amounts, you can contact some of your friends or family who might need it to get the paints off your hands. If you are unable to dispose any or all, there are online platforms like Freegle or Freecycle where there are people willing and ready to get leftover paints in large quantities.

• Is it unusable? If positive, then the giveaway option is completely neutralized. The best bet here is to leave your paint out to dry if it has gone past its usable days, then take it to a household waste recycling centre.

Click here to learn more about skips.

Can you put glass in a skip?

This is a question that’s very common amongst individuals looking for the best way to get rid of glass and reasonably so. Glass is a very dangerous and hazardous item which requires sensible precautionary measures to your waste disposal activities. If you are looking to dispose a whole glass, you should first consider giving it away to a friend or family who might be able to put it to good use. However if you are still concerned whether you can put glass in a skip, the answer is yes. And in fact, it’s probably the best glass disposal option that’s currently available, as it goes a long way to ensure user’s safety in the broken glassware pieces handling process.

Upon successful completion of your building’s construction or renovation, there’s a high chance a lot of broken glasses would be scattered everywhere and in need of immediate disposal efforts. The longer you ignore the glasses lying around, the higher the possibility of the glasses harming you or the construction workers. As a result, it is vital to make sure that the construction or project site is clean and free of any glass-posed hazards. Hiring a skip is your best bet to get rid of these harmful and unwanted wastes from your environment.

Wheelies are often considered to remove glasses especially from construction sites. However, due to the bulkiness and sharpness of glasses, it is crucial to incorporate heavy disposal equipment that are good enough to cut through the rubbish on the site. In addition, it’s not advisable to dump your broken glass in recycling bins, as it poses great threat to the waste disposal team collecting the recyclables. If you’d ever need to put your glass in a skip, ensure to insert them in boxes or wrap them up with paper before removal to enhance user’s protection. Click here to learn more about skips.

How much is a mini skip?

Are you about to do a small clean or clear out of your home or garden? Or perhaps you’re just interested in hiring a mini skip for other reasons. One thing you might just be worried about is the cost of hiring one. This is very common as there are tight controls over modern waste disposal methods and knowing the cost of a mini skip hire is definitely a step in the right direction. The small skips are best suited to domestic projects such as house or garden cleans or clearances where only a little waste is generated. And as such, knowing the sort of waste you need to be disposed, the mini skip can be very efficient and great value for money. They represent an affordable option to get rid of both waste and rubbish in or around the house. A mini skip can also be utilized as secondary skip for waste or rubbish that needs separate disposal from the other wastes like a plasterboard.

The mini skip hire cost can be very affordable depending on what you need to be disposed. Generally, with a well sorted waste, a mini bin can costs within the range of £150 to £200. Even more so with green waste as these are the most environmentally friendly waste or rubbish to dispose.

However, on the other hand, wastes that are harmful or hazardous to the environment like asbestos requires a special treatment and as such, are generally more expensive to have disposed. By going the extra mile to hire a professionally supplied mini skip, you can be rest assured that your waste will be properly taken care of and constitute no harm to both persons and the environment at large. To avoid spending much more than needed, try to figure out if your rubbish or waste is small enough for a mini skip before hire. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

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