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20 to 40 yard
Roll-on roll-off skips for big jobs: large industrial sites, demolition, shopfitting, and trade fit-outs where a 12 yard maxi will not keep up.
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Skip Hire in Gateshead
Serving NE8 · NE9 · NE10 · NE11
Same-day skip hire in Gateshead across NE8 to NE11, with 2 to 12 yard skips for inner-Tyneside-flat HMO turnovers, suburban refits and Quayside renovations.
- Same daydelivery available*
- No hiddenextra charges
- Permitshandled for you
- Licensedwaste carrier
*Same-day delivery is subject to availability.
Skip hire in Gateshead
Tenancy turnovers and HMO refurbishments dominate Gateshead skip bookings, with the Tyneside flats of Bensham and Saltwell generating steady year-round work given the substantial private-rented stock there. Out across the post-war suburbs of Low Fell, Whickham and Wrekenton, the picture shifts to kitchen and bathroom refits, garden landscaping and full-property clearances on the established detached and semi-detached plots. We supply sizes from 2 yard mini skips through to 12 yard maxis for full-property clearances, on a private driveway where space allows or with a Gateshead Council permit arranged for kerbside placements.
Inner streets like Saltwell Road and Coatsworth Road have intense on-street parking pressure typical of Tyneside-flat blocks built before 1919, so a 4 yard or 6 yard skip with a road permit is the practical maximum. The post-war suburbs along Old Durham Road and Whickham Highway have driveway space for 8 yard or 12 yard skips on the drive for kitchen, bathroom and extension projects. The Quayside regeneration corridor around the Baltic and The Glasshouse has managed riverfront access where delivery slots need planning around event days.
Gateshead Council operates an unusual seasonal restriction on grass-verge placements: skips can sit on a verge only between April and September, never between October and March. Standard road permits run year-round at £40 for a 28-day term. Every hire is delivered through a licensed waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency, and the application is arranged on your behalf.
What can you put in a skip in Gateshead?
Most general waste is fine: rubble, soil, timber, plasterboard, furniture, mattresses, garden waste, scrap metal, and mixed renovation waste. The main banned items are asbestos, tyres, batteries, paint and liquids, gas canisters, fluorescent tubes, and fridges or freezers, all of which need a separate disposal route.
If you are unsure about a specific item, call us before you load it.
See the full waste guideSkip hire prices in Gateshead
Prices exclude VAT. Delivery and collection included. Permit costs quoted separately if required.
Mini skip
Small clear-outs, garden waste, single room renovations.
from £160
Midi skip
Kitchen or bathroom renovations, medium garden jobs.
from £270
Large skip
Heavier mixed waste, multi-room renovations, bigger trade jobs.
from £320
Maxi skip
Full house clearances, large commercial projects.
from £385
Wondering what moves the price? Our skip hire cost guide breaks down what changes the cost of a skip, from waste type and weight to permits, access and how long you keep it.
Other services
If a skip isn't quite right
Skip hire is the best fit for most jobs, but a few situations call for a different format. We can quote on any of the services below.
Man and van
We load it for you
A two-person crew comes to you, loads everything into the van, and takes it away the same visit. Best for clearances where you cannot load a skip yourself.
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Rubble bags
Smaller than a mini skip
Heavy-duty woven bags for small DIY clear-outs and one-off bits of garden or building waste. Filled at your pace, collected when ready, no road permit needed.
Get a quoteSkip permits in Gateshead
Issued by Gateshead Council · Council permit information
Permit cost
£40
Confirmed upfront when you book
What we handle
Gateshead Council charges £40 for a 28-day skip permit, with same-day permits available at £65 before 3pm. Retrospective fees of £130 apply if a skip is placed without prior approval. Verge permits run April to September only (banned October to March). The application is arranged on your behalf.
Need more detail on how skip permits work? Our full skip permits guide covers when a council permit is required, cost ranges across UK regions, and how the application is handled on your behalf.
Or look up the exact permit cost and rules for your council in our skip permit database.
Council quirk
Verge permits only run April to September
Gateshead Council restricts skip placement on grass verges to the April-September window, with verge skips banned outright between October and March. Standard road permits run year-round at £40 for 28 days; verge permits are limited to 14 days within the seasonal window.
Gateshead Council permit dataverified May 2026 · source
How it works
Skip hire without the headache
Three steps from enquiry to collected skip.
- 1
Get a quote
Call us or fill in the form with your location, skip size, and preferred delivery date. We confirm your price and delivery slot quickly, usually within the hour.
- 2
We sort everything
If your skip needs to go on the road, we apply to Gateshead Council for the skip permit on your behalf. No forms, no chasing on your end. Permit costs are quoted upfront.
- 3
Fill it, we collect
We deliver when agreed and collect once you're done. Standard hire is 14 days. Extensions are available if you need more time.
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Common questions
Gateshead skip hire FAQs
What does a skip cost in Gateshead?
Skip hire in Gateshead starts from around £160 for a 2 yard, with delivery, collection and disposal included. See the price table above for each size up to the 12 yard. Gateshead Council’s road permit is £40 for a 28-day term, added only when the skip cannot sit on a driveway.
Can I put a skip on a grass verge in Gateshead?
Only between April and September. Gateshead Council bans verge placements from October to March, an unusual seasonal rule most North East councils do not use. Verge permits run 14 days within that window, while a standard road permit runs year-round at £40 for 28 days, and we arrange either one for you.
How do I get a skip on the road at short notice in Gateshead?
Gateshead Council offers a same-day permit at £65 if the application is in before 3pm, above the standard £40 for 28 days, and we can use it when a job cannot wait. A skip placed without approval risks a £130 retrospective fee, so we always secure the permit first. A driveway drop needs no permit.
What size skip suits an HMO turnover in Bensham or Saltwell?
The Tyneside flats around Saltwell Road and Coatsworth Road have intense on-street parking, so an HMO turnover there usually takes a 4 yard or 6 yard skip with a road permit rather than a driveway drop. A single-room strip-out fits a 4 yard, while a full flat clearance is better on a 6 yard.
Which skip fits a driveway refit in Low Fell or Whickham?
The post-war suburbs along Old Durham Road and Whickham Highway have driveway space for an 8 yard or 12 yard skip, so a kitchen, bathroom or extension project there usually needs no permit at all. A single-room job fits a 6 yard, and we plan the drop and turning space before delivery.
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