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Skip Hire Prices in Essex

Skip hire prices in Essex vary by where you are and the size of skip you need. The tables below show our “from” prices by area, based on the live prices on our booking form. Your exact price depends on your postcode: enter it on our booking form to see the exact price for your address before you book.

Prices on this page were last checked on 6 November 2026 and are shown inclusive of VAT. We will keep this page up to date, but the booking form always shows the current price for your postcode.

Skip Hire Prices by Area

Skip sizeArea 1Area 2Area 3Area 4
2 yardfrom £215from £225from £235from £285
3 yardfrom £235from £245from £255from £305
4 yardfrom £255from £265from £275from £325
6 yardfrom £315from £325from £335from £385
8 yardfrom £365from £375from £385from £435
10 yard enclosedfrom £440from £450from £460from £510
12 yard enclosedfrom £460from £470from £480from £530

Remember: our 10 yard skips and above cannot be filled with soil, hardcore or bricks. If you have a lot of heavy material, see our grab hire prices below instead.

Plasterboard Skip Prices by Area

Plasterboard needs to be disposed of separately and carries a surcharge over our general waste skip prices.

Skip sizeArea 1Area 2Area 3Area 4
2 yardfrom £265from £275from £285from £335
3 yardfrom £285from £295from £305from £355
4 yardfrom £305from £315from £325from £375
6 yardfrom £365from £375from £385from £435
8 yardfrom £415from £425from £435from £485
10 yard enclosedfrom £490from £500from £510from £560
12 yard enclosedfrom £510from £520from £530from £580

Tonne Bag Prices by Area

Waste typeArea 1Area 2Area 3Area 4
Soilfrom £95from £107from £125.80not sold
Hardcorefrom £95from £107from £119not sold
General wastefrom £155from £167from £179not sold
Plasterboardfrom £155from £167from £179not sold
Green wastefrom £85from £97not soldnot sold

Tonne bags are not currently sold for Area 4 postcodes (which includes Colchester, CO1 and CO11) on our booking form. If you are in Area 4 and need a smaller option than a skip, call us on 01268 520166 to check what we can offer.

Grab Hire Prices by Area

Waste typeArea 1Area 2Area 3Area 4
Hardcorefrom £255from £275from £295from £345
Screenablefrom £439from £459from £479from £529
Mud / inertfrom £419from £439from £459from £509
Plasterboardfrom £485from £505from £525from £575
General waste (full load)from £765from £785from £805from £855

See our grab hire page for what grab hire suits and how it compares with a skip.

Choose your Skip

Select the perfect skip size for your needs. Whether you're clearing out a small room or renovating an entire house, we have a range of skip sizes to accommodate your waste.

Check Postcode & Book Online 24/7

Enter your postcode to check availability in your area. Once confirmed, easily book your skip online with our user-friendly system. Quick and hassle-free!

Skip Delivered

Sit back and relax! Your skip will be delivered to your specified location on the scheduled date. Ready to fill with your waste, making your cleanup project smooth and efficient.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

These are "from" prices for the cheapest option in each category. Your final price depends on your exact postcode and the type of waste you are disposing of. Enter your postcode on our booking form to see the exact price before you book.

Yes, every price on this page and on our booking form is inclusive of VAT.

Our prices reflect the distance our lorries travel to deliver and collect, which varies across the areas we cover in Essex and the surrounding boroughs.

For smaller jobs, a 1 tonne bag is often cheaper than our smallest skip. See our tonne bag vs skip comparison for the details. Tonne bags are not available in Area 4.

You can check any waste company's registration on the Environment Agency's public register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers. We are BSI certified and Environment Agency approved.