| Midi skip (4 to 5 yards), typical price in the north | |
|---|---|
| Cost | £120 to £240 |
| Checkatrade regional figures for the north of England, June 2026. Per week, before any permit. Not quotes from Leeds firms. | |
Skip hire in Leeds is cheaper than in the south of England, but the final bill depends on the skip size, where it goes and what you put in it. This guide uses two national cost guides and Leeds City Council’s own permit rules.
How much does skip hire cost in Leeds?
There is no published price list for Leeds skip firms, so the figures below come from national cost guides. Checkatrade gives separate prices for the north of England, which are the closest guide for Leeds.
| Skip size | North of England (per week) | UK average (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Mini skip, 2 to 3 yards | £65 to £110 | £125 |
| Midi skip, 4 to 5 yards | £120 to £240 | £225 |
| 6 yard skip | £190 to £245 | |
| 8 yard builders skip | £250 to £320 | £320 (6 to 8 yards) |
Source: Checkatrade skip hire prices, updated June 2026.
MyBuilder’s guide (updated August 2026) gives similar national ranges: mini skips £95 to £145, midi skips £120 to £180, builders skips £150 to £275 and maxi skips £200 to £375.
Skip permits in Leeds
If the skip has to go on a road or pavement, it needs a licence from Leeds City Council. The council’s page says:
- skip applications must be made by a registered skip company, not by the householder
- applications received before 9am on a weekday are reviewed that day, and later ones the next working day
- the licence fee is charged once the licence is issued, and still stands if you cancel or change it
The council does not publish the Leeds fee on that page. Checkatrade puts council permits at £15 to £60 and MyBuilder at £30 to £70, so ask your skip firm what Leeds charges. Skips on the road also need lights and markings, and Checkatrade warns that a missing permit or markings can mean a fine of up to £1,000.
Extra skip hire charges to ask about
| Extra | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wait and load | £20 to £50 | MyBuilder |
| Same day delivery | £20 to £40 | MyBuilder |
| Overfilled skip | £10 to £40 | MyBuilder |
| Extra days | £10 to £20 a day | MyBuilder |
| Items such as fridges or tyres | £25 to £50 an item | MyBuilder |
| Lockable skip | £50 to £150 extra | Checkatrade |
| Heavy waste over the weight limit | from £20 a tonne | MyBuilder |
Which skip size do you need?
Checkatrade’s guide says a 4 yard skip holds about 30 to 40 bin bags and a 5 yard skip about 40 to 50. A midi skip suits a kitchen refit or a room clear out. Heavy waste such as bricks, soil and rubble should go in a builders skip, because larger maxi skips have weight limits. If you are not sure, a slightly larger skip is usually cheaper than a second one.
How to keep skip hire costs down
- Use your drive if you can. No permit is needed on private land.
- Do not overfill. Waste above the top of the skip will be charged or left behind.
- Keep banned items out. Asbestos, fridges, tyres, gas bottles and paint cost extra or will be refused.
- Compare two or three local firms. Brokers often add a margin, so deal directly with a skip company that has its own yard.
- Consider alternatives. For a few bags, a man and van or the council’s bulky waste collection can be cheaper.
For three local skip companies with their own yards, see our list of skip hire in Leeds.
Questions people ask
How much does a skip cost in Leeds?
Checkatrade's figures for the north of England are about £65 to £110 for a 2 to 3 yard mini skip, £120 to £240 for a 4 to 5 yard midi skip and £250 to £320 for an 8 yard builders skip, per week.
Do I need a skip permit in Leeds?
Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. Leeds City Council says the application must be made by a registered skip company, so your skip firm applies for you.
How much is a skip permit in Leeds?
Leeds City Council does not publish the fee on its permits page. National guides put council skip permits at about £15 to £70, so ask your skip firm for the exact Leeds charge.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of rubbish in Leeds?
For small loads, a household waste site or the council's bulky items collection can be cheaper than a skip. For a single afternoon's work, wait and load avoids a permit and costs about £20 to £50 extra according to MyBuilder.
Can I keep a skip longer than a week?
Usually, yes. MyBuilder puts extra days at about £10 to £20 each. If the skip is on the road, the permit must cover the extra time too.