RORO skip
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 Northampton
Serving NN1 · NN2 · NN3 · NN4 · NN5
Same-day skip hire in Northampton across NN1, NN2 and NN5, with 2 to 12 yard skips for student HMO turnovers, terrace renovations and southern suburb extensions.
- Same daydelivery available*
- No hiddenextra charges
- Permitshandled for you
- Licensedwaste carrier
*Same-day delivery is subject to availability.
Skip hire in Northampton
The student belt in NN1 and NN2 drives most Northampton skip bookings, with HMO turnovers and landlord refurbishments running through the academic-year cycle on the tight Victorian red-brick terraces of Abington, Semilong and Far Cotton. The southern suburbs of Hunsbury, Wootton and Upton bring a different mix: kitchen, bathroom and extension projects on larger detached and semi plots, plus the occasional full-property clearance ahead of a sale. 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 West Northamptonshire Council permit arranged for kerbside placements.
In the central terrace areas around Semilong Road, Bective Road and Stoneway, on-street parking is intense and student turnover means frequent landlord clearances; a 4 yard or 6 yard skip with a road permit is the right call. The southern suburbs of Hunsbury, Wootton and Upton have generous detached and semi plots where 8 yard or 12 yard skips on the drive cover extensions, garden landscaping and full house clearances. The east of the city, with mid-century estates, runs a steady mix of garden and shed clearances at 4 yard or 6 yard sizes.
West Northamptonshire Council prices skip permits at £27 per week, with a higher rate of £155 per week for skips in the pedestrian areas of larger towns. There is no maximum permit duration, the licence runs by the week and we extend as the job needs. 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 Northampton?
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 Northampton
Prices exclude VAT. Delivery and collection included. Permit costs quoted separately if required.
Mini skip
Small clear-outs, garden waste, single room renovations.
from £125
Midi skip
Kitchen or bathroom renovations, medium garden jobs.
from £210
Large skip
Heavier mixed waste, multi-room renovations, bigger trade jobs.
from £290
Maxi skip
Full house clearances, large commercial projects.
from £385
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 Northampton
Issued by West Northamptonshire Council · Council permit information
Permit cost
£27
Confirmed upfront when you book
Processing time
3 to 5 working days
Typical for West Northamptonshire Council
What we handle
West Northamptonshire Council prices skip permits at £27 per week, with a higher rate of £155 per week for skips in the pedestrian areas of larger towns. There is no fixed maximum permit duration, the licence runs by the week and we extend as the job needs. The application is arranged on your behalf.
Council quirk
Permits priced per week, no fixed maximum
West Northamptonshire Council prices skip permits at £27 per week with no fixed maximum duration, unusual among English councils, which typically charge a flat fee for a fixed term like 14 or 28 days. For shorter jobs the weekly structure can work out cheaper; for longer jobs it scales linearly with the time on the road.
West Northamptonshire Council permit dataverified April 2026 · source
On the ground
Local access challenges in Northampton
Two constraints worth knowing about when planning a skip job in this area.
- Student belt terraces
- Streets around Semilong, Abington and Far Cotton see intense on-street parking pressure during term time; 4 yard or 6 yard skips with a road permit are the practical maximum.
- Town-centre pedestrian zones
- Skips placed in pedestrian areas of larger towns are charged the higher £155-per-week rate; we plan routes to keep skips on lower-fee streets where possible.
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 West Northamptonshire 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.
Common questions
Northampton skip hire FAQs
How much does a skip cost in Northampton?
Skip prices in Northampton start from £125 for a 2 yard mini, £210 for a 4 yard midi, £265 for a 6 yard builders skip, £290 for an 8 yard large skip, and £385 for a 12 yard maxi. The West Northamptonshire Council permit fee of £27 per week is added only when the skip needs to sit on the public highway rather than a driveway.
How much does a skip permit cost in Northampton?
West Northamptonshire Council charges £27 per week for a skip permit on a public road, rising to £155 per week for skips placed in the pedestrian areas of larger towns. There is no fixed maximum permit duration, the licence runs weekly and can be extended as long as the job needs. We arrange the application on your behalf.
Can I get same-day skip hire in Northampton?
Same-day delivery is offered subject to availability across NN1 to NN5 for driveway drops, particularly in the southern suburbs of Hunsbury, Wootton and Upton where most properties have driveway space. Road-placed skips need a West Northamptonshire Council permit (£27 per week), and we recommend booking ahead so the application clears comfortably.
What size skip do I need for a home renovation in Northampton?
Most single-room renovations (bathroom, single bedroom, small kitchen rip-out) fit a 6 yard skip. A typical Abington, Semilong or Far Cotton terrace HMO turnover (kitchen, bathroom, carpets and worn furniture) usually fits a 6 yard, while whole-floor refurbishments or larger Hunsbury, Wootton or Upton extensions need an 8 yard, and full-property clearances call for a 12 yard. Garden, garage or shed clear-outs across NN1 to NN5 driveways usually fit a 4 yard.
Why is the Northampton skip permit priced per week?
West Northamptonshire Council operates a per-week pricing model rather than a fixed-duration permit. The standard rate is £27 per week with no fixed maximum permit term, so jobs that run two or three weeks pay £54 or £81 in permit fees. For shorter jobs the per-week structure can work out cheaper than councils with a fixed 14- or 28-day fee.
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