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Skip Hire in Edinburgh

Do you need a skip and want to price compare to get the best deal available for you within Edinburgh? Then you've come to the right place and can easily compare and contrast prices from up to 4 skip hire companies within Edinburgh.

Skips are frequently needed for removing waste for both household and commercial reasons. Any type of renovation or construction will leave mess, whether or not it's bricks, wood beams old furniture. This is when a skip hire is useful as the waste materials shall be taken away with absolutely no inconvenience.

With regards to hiring a skip there are several sizes to select from based on your requirements. When the skip has been filled you are able to get in touch with the company to have the waste taken away and then have the skip returned if needed.

If you want a skip, whether it's for a household or commercial reason, then make certain to look at around 4 quotes from vetted and trustworthy companies in the area.

Average Skip hire cost in Edinburgh

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.

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£175

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£245

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

Skip hire installation cost in Edinburgh 2026

Labour cost £64
Waste removal £256
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Skip hire searches in October 2026

Skip hire Projects in Edinburgh in September 2026

15,625

Requests for quotations in Edinburgh in September 2026

170

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Edinburgh in September 2026. 0% change from August 2026.

220

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Midlothian in September 2026. 0% change from August 2026.

We noted 15,625 requests for house quotes in Edinburgh. Of these quotation requests the amount of skip hire quotes within Edinburgh was 170. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these customers with up to four suitable installers who were available for work in Edinburgh during those times. Ask for a free property survey from reputable companies within Edinburgh.

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

Skip hire searches in cities and towns near Edinburgh September 2026

170

Requests for quotations in Edinburgh in September 2026

16

Requests for quotations in Tranent in September 2026

14

Requests for quotations in Haddington in September 2026

10

Requests for quotations in Dunbar in September 2026

10

Requests for quotations in North Berwick in September 2026

Edinburgh

The capital of Scotland is the 2nd largest city in the country and it is located in the southeast possessing a population of 495,360. Presently there are 4,500 listed properties and forty Conservation Areas in the city, spanning from Middle ages and Georgian time periods, being sure Edinburgh stays a well established tourist attraction. Preserving houses is vital to retaining value, so receive your cost-free house improvement quotations from vetted fitters.

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03 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Linda S

Start Date: Immediate

general garden and house waste are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: less than 1 week...

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29 Aug

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Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Denis C

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10 yard skip in driveway general household waste are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: large skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for:...

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04 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Piotr M

Start Date: Immediate

Garden renovation, demolition waste including concrete and grass

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28 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Saira c

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Price for 6 yards for brick and garden waste

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18 Mar

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Edinburgh - EH4

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Skip to ***drooom/attic house & garage decluttering& clearance prior to house move

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15 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Raymond S

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6 yard prices for 2 or 3 days what size skip do you require: large skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 2-3 days are you the property owner: owner of the property please c...

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31 Jan

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Jose J

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6 yard skip for broken bricks and general waste are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for:...

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29 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Linda D

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lockable skip for house clearance

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30 Sep

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Grace V

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4 for some house hold furniture are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: less than 1 wee...

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10 Sep

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Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Heather T

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8 yard skip for kitchen and general household.

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09 Sep

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Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Ikem O

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29 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: James B

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For garden rubbish and old tubs and soil old rubbish

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21 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Alan S

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Skip for garden refuge Landscaping garden

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09 Jul

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Susan M

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garden soil and some small branches 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 day pl...

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17 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Sonya W

Start Date: Immediate

8yd domestic waste house clearance old furniture etc are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: medium how long do you require the skip for: 2-3 days skip loca...

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14 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Ryan Q

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i need some old slates/ rubble picked up. not at the post code provided, around three miles away what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: ...

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09 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Retha J

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soil skip on road required for 4 weeks as soon as possible pls .

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28 Feb

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Edinburgh - EH13

Enquiry from: Gail G

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Looking for 8 yard skip f*** March. Skip will be in my driveway. House clear out

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15 Feb

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Anne G

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household waste clearance. old broken furniture, kids old toys, bedding duvets pillows are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: medium skip location: on drivewa...

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05 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Edinburgh - EH13

Enquiry from: Jane F

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a mini skip for bed base and black bags are you the property owner: owner of the property what size skip do you require: small skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for: 1 day p...

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FAQs

What can you put in a skip?

A skip is a very convenient and great means of disposing the unwanted waste and rubbish in your home. When you kick start your home or garden clear out or clean, you’d discover you have a wide range of wastes to get rid of. However before the commencement of such a task, it is essential to understand that there are particular wastes that are not allowed to be put inside a skip for several reasons by the relevant authorities. There are a handful of regulations that determines what goes into a skip and what cannot. And somewhat interestingly, this may differ depending on the skip company you recruit.

With the presence of an array of skip hire companies in the market today, there are several that can allow almost all types of wastes in the skip. However, some of the most common wastes that can be placed inside a skip includes the following:

• Broken furniture pieces

• Plastics ( because they can be easily recycled)

• Solidified paints

• Furnishings and non electrical fittingd

• Uncontaminated soil

• Cardboard and plastic packaging items

• Metal

• Branches and leaves

• Bricks, wood and rubble

It is advisable to ask your skip hire company what you can put in the skip and what you’re not allowed to put in the skip before moving forward. The guidelines can vary from a company to the other and as a result, there is the need to conduct a proper consultation with a skip hire company to help erase or confirm the fears you might have about your unwanted waste or rubbish. This is to ensure the company selected perfectly matches your proper waste disposal needs. When you’re able to select a reliable skip hire company, all your unwanted waste disposal worries would be completely obliterated. Click here to learn more about skips.

How much does a skip cost?

This is definitely one of the questions that first comes to mind when considering to acquire a skip for either residential or commercial waste disposal purposes. The cost of a skip is dependent on so many factors but the most significant determinants would be the volume of the waste and type/size of the skip you require.

Once you are able to identify the most suitable skip size for the volume of waste or rubbish for disposal at your premises, estimating the cost would be a lot easier. Here, we’ll give you an insight into skip sizes and the amount of waste each skip type can hold at a go.

Skip Types

• Mini Skip

This is also referred to as a 4 yard skip which is the smallest and has the capacity to hold within a range of 40 and 45 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £90 to £130 for a week’s hire.

• Medium Skip

The 8 yard skip is the most common and has the capacity to hold within a range of 80 to 90 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £200 to £250 for a week’s hire.

• Large Skip

The 12 yard skip is the largest and has the capacity to hold within a range of 125 to 135 average sized waste bags. It normally costs between £250 to £340 for a week’s hire outside London. However, it can be a little bit more expensive in the capital - about £350 to £390 for the same amount of time.

It must, however, be taken into account that the cost of a skip also depends on other factors such as your location, the skip hire company, the volume of waste and lots more. Click here to learn more about skip prices.

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.

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.

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