Skip Hire in Colchester

Find Skip Hire Prices in Colchester

Home > Waste Removal Projects > Skip hire > Colchester

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 2025

Avg. price low

Avg. price low
£240

Avg. price

Avg. price
£320

Avg. price high

Avg. price high
£368

£500

£375

£250

£125

£0

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

Skip hire installation cost in Colchester 2025

Labour cost £64
Waste removal £256

Skip hire searches in January 2025

Skip hire Projects in Colchester in December 2024

2,983

Requests for quotations in Colchester in December 2024

30

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Colchester in December 2024. -67% change from November 2024.

350

Requests for Skip hire quotations in Essex in December 2024. -19% change from November 2024.

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 December 2024

30

Requests for quotations in Colchester in December 2024

20

Requests for quotations in Clacton-on-sea in December 2024

9

Requests for quotations in Sudbury in December 2024

6

Requests for quotations in Harwich in December 2024

4

Requests for quotations in Halstead in December 2024

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.

Looking for Skip hire in Colchester?

Get free quotes from local refuse collectors

Get free quotes

Skip hire pros in Colchester

Waste Management Systems Ltd t/a HIPPO

59 review(s)
Based: in Portsmouth, PO6 3EN

HIPPO’s mission is to be the UK’s leading rubbish clearance provider, delivering outstanding service, relied on and trusted by customers to put the environment at the forefront of what we do.

Latest review

Colin S., NG15
5

Waste | Skip Hire in Nottingham

Great service Skip pick-up was a day late but was no problem Will use them again

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....

Latest review

Fiona R., CW1
5

Waste | Skip Hire in Crewe

Polite professional

Similar Customer Enquiries for Skip hire in Colchester

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

Post a similar request >

19 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Christine B

Start Date: Immediate

12yard skip for general waste

Post a similar request >

16 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Leonore T

Start Date: Immediate

price *** *** skip

Post a similar request >

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 ...

Post a similar request >

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.

Post a similar request >

20 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Allen P

Start Date: Immediate

2 yard skip for old decking and garden waste

Post a similar request >

09 Jun

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Tina M

Start Date: Immediate

Prive for 2 yard skip for a weekend

Post a similar request >

21 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

A price for 6 and 8 yrs skips please

Post a similar request >

16 May

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Immediate

General house clearance.

Post a similar request >

28 Apr

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Katie P

Start Date: Immediate

4 yard skip for general clearance

Post a similar request >

22 Apr

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Lisa H

Start Date: Immediate

Lockable skip or skip with a lid please.

Post a similar request >

31 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Sheril C

Start Date: Immediate

4yard skip house clearing

Post a similar request >

10 Mar

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Amanda G

Start Date: Immediate

In need of a price for 6 yard skip.

Post a similar request >

13 Feb

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Steve R

Start Date: Immediate

Skip for general garden clearance at home

Post a similar request >

25 Jan

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO1

Enquiry from: Beverly F

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for small skip with a reasonable charge. Ensuite renovation. Lives in a flat. Will place skip in a car park space

Post a similar request >

26 Dec

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Joris H

Start Date: Immediate

Skip hire Lead Skip hire Lead Skip hire Lead

moving houses, and got a lots of junk to get rid of, including a small fridge, garden materials, clothes, etc. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what size skip do you require: mediu...

Post a similar request >

10 Nov

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Adam E

Start Date: Immediate

2 yard skip delivered on 24/11/23 and collected once filled 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 th...

Post a similar request >

30 Oct

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Maureen G

Start Date: Immediate

A skip tp take a small garden bench, outside wooden garden table, flymo mower, & assorted small house items

Post a similar request >

30 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Martin R

Start Date: Immediate

Some furniture and some general waste

Post a similar request >

06 Aug

Waste | Skip Hire

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Yvonne W

Start Date: Immediate

i want to clear two standard size sheds of unwanted stuff and some garden rubbish too are you the property owner: owner of the property skip location: on driveway how long do you require the skip for:...

Post a similar request >

Local & reliable refuse collectors near me

Tell us about your skip hire project

Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with local refuse collectors who can help.

Find up to 4 refuse collectors in Colchester

Get free, no-obligation local skip hire quotes from 4 verified refuse collectors working in Colchester.

Hire with confidence

Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right tradesperson for you.

Our reviews

Average

Would highly recommend

Would highly recommend, they found me a firm which I was happy with a quote they give me and went ahead and had my job done within 2 days of enquiring.

Good easy way to find a selection of…

Good easy way to find a selection of trades you need all in one place.

Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my …

Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my Business I would recommend to anyone

FAQs

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.

What size skip do I need?

With your finger probably hovering round the ‘order now’ button, one thing often comes to mind, what size of skip do you actually need? Being fully aware that there’s a huge array of skips sizes and hiring the appropriate size can make a whole world of difference when it comes to cost, efforts must be made to ensure you determine the right skip size before clicking on that ‘order now’ button.

To give you a better idea of skip sizes and the type of project that they are best suited to, we have decided to provide this simple breakdown that’ll make your decision process a breeze - quick and easy.

• 4 Yard Skips ( 3 cubic metres )

The 4 yard skip is best suited to small domestic projects like home or garden clean or clear outs, bathroom or kitchen refurbishments and the likes, due to its relatively small size. It has a capacity to carry about 30 bin bags at a go.

• 6 Yard Skips ( 6.5 cubic metres)

Do you want a skip for domestic purposes or for small commercial projects?if yes, then you should definitely give the 6 yard skip a shot. It has a capacity to hold up to 60 bin bags.

• 8 Yard Skips ( 6 cubic metres)

This skip size is best suited to large domestic tasks or light commercial projects. It has a capacity to hold up to 60 to 80 bags effortlessly.

• 10 Yard Skips ( 7.65 cubic metres)

With a skip size this big, both large residential and commercial projects can be handled with relative ease. Not only does it have the capacity to hold up to 80 to 100 bin bags, but also comes with an enclosed lid option, if you need an extra security for your property.

• 12 Yard Skips ( 9.18 cubic metres)

This skip size is best suited to both large residential projects and building sites. It has a capacity to hold up to 100 to 120 bin bags, and just like the 10 yard skips, it comes with an enclosed lid option for an extra security.

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.

Placholder Image

Other Top Projects in Colchester

Customer Reviews

Overall rating:


Colchester Skip hire installers are rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews of 4 pros.
The LeadsDoWork rating and review is an overall rating based on verified reviews and feedback from the customers with Skip hire projects that have been connected with Skip hire pros to help them. All Skip hire contractors All Colchester Skip hire contractors

Are you a refuse collector in Colchester?

We can help you get more skip hire work with our qualified job leads and boost your business.

Join today