Skip Hire Southwark

Whether you're clearing out your Southwark home, renovating a property, or managing construction waste on-site, our Southwark skip hire service provides fast delivery, dependable collections, and affordable prices across Southwark. From Peckham to Bermondsey and everywhere in between, we have skips to suit every project, large or small.

Perfect for:

  • Southwark house and garage clearances

  • Garden renovations and landscaping projects across Southwark

  • Building and construction waste removal throughout Southwark

  • Office and shop refurbishments from Southwark to its surrounding areas

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📏 Choose the Right Skip Hire Size

Selecting the right skip size helps keep your Southwark waste disposal efficient and affordable. Whether you're clearing household junk in a Peckham flat, renovating a Georgian home in Dulwich, or managing a commercial build in Bermondsey, we have skips tailored specifically for your project:

  • 4 Yard Skip – Perfect for small home clearances, garden tidy-ups, or minor renovations in typical Southwark flats and terraced houses.

  • 6 Yard Skip – Ideal for kitchen or bathroom refits, moderate DIY projects, and household waste removal in Southwark's suburban homes.

  • 8 Yard Skip – Our most popular skip size among Southwark builders and homeowners, perfect for bulky renovation waste, construction debris, and medium-sized projects.

  • 12 Yard Skip – Designed for larger clearances such as office refurbishments, shop fit-outs, or extensive property renovations anywhere in Southwark.

  • 16 Yard Skip – Best suited to large-scale Southwark projects, significant commercial waste disposal, and major rubbish clearances across the borough.

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✅ Sustainable Skip Waste Disposal in Southwark

Responsible waste disposal matters to Southwark residents. At Waste Compare UK, our skip hire services across Southwark adhere strictly to UK waste regulations, ensuring your rubbish is managed legally, ethically, and sustainably.

Partnering with fully licensed Southwark waste facilities, we prioritize recycling and landfill diversion to reduce the environmental impact within the borough. From Peckham to Bermondsey, our eco-friendly approach helps keep Southwark's communities cleaner and greener—while still offering competitive pricing.

Choose a skip hire service that's good for Southwark, good for the environment, and great for your budget.

⏱️ Wait and Load Skip Hire in Southwark

Our Wait and Load skip hire service is perfect for busy Southwark streets, where space is tight and permits can be challenging. Each skip hire includes 30 minutes of loading time as standard, allowing you to quickly dispose of your waste without a skip sitting outside your home or business for days.

From narrow Southwark lanes to busy commercial premises in the Borough Market area, our driver arrives, waits while you load, and immediately removes the skip—making your skip hire experience fast, convenient, and hassle-free.

30 minutes included – First half-hour loading at no extra charge
Skip permit not required – Avoid Southwark council permits and costs
Fast turnaround – Ideal for quick clear-outs or tight project deadlines
Perfect for limited spaces – Ideal for narrow roads, flats, or congested areas
Eco-friendly disposal – All waste sorted and recycled sustainably across Southwark

Choose our Wait and Load service to simplify your Southwark skip hire today!

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🚚 Flexible Skip Delivery & Collection Across Southwark

We work around your schedule to deliver and collect skips at your convenience, anywhere within Southwark. Whether you're based in vibrant Peckham or serene Dulwich, our reliable team will ensure your skip arrives and departs exactly when you need it. Need a skip picked up sooner? Just ask—same-day collections are often available across Southwark.

Included with every Southwark skip hire:

  • Prompt Southwark-wide delivery & collection

  • Clear, straightforward hire periods

  • Convenient Wait and Load options

  • Skip permits arranged through your local Southwark council, if required

Enjoy hassle-free skip hire tailored to Southwark's busy lifestyle.

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Unsure Which Skip to Hire?

4 Yard Mini Skip Hire in Southwark

Our 4-yard mini skips are perfect for small DIY projects, household clearances, and garden tidy-ups in Southwark. Designed to suit the limited space of many Southwark homes, flats, and terraces, these skips fit conveniently onto driveways, front gardens, or even tight city streets.

  • Dimensions: 1.83m (L) x 1.29m (W) x 0.97m (H)
  • Capacity: 45+ bin bags
  • Ideal for: Kitchen and bathroom refits in Southwark flats, small-to-medium garden clearances, and general household waste removal.

  • Typical Uses: Removal of old kitchen units and bathroom suites, disposal of garden waste (grass, branches, hedge trimmings), and handling of light construction waste from small refurbishments or DIY jobs.

Common Southwark Uses for 4-Yard Mini Skips:

  • Home Renovations: Perfect for kitchen or bathroom refits in compact Southwark properties.

  • Garden Clearances: Efficiently clear garden waste common in Southwark homes, including soil, hedge cuttings, and plant debris.

  • Spring Cleaning: Ideal for decluttering your flat or terraced house, removing old furniture, carpets, and household junk.

  • Small Construction Jobs: Manage waste from minor building work, renovations, or repairs throughout Greater Southwark.

6 Yard Midi Skip Hire in Southwark

The 6-yard skip is one of our most popular choices for domestic and commercial waste removal throughout Southwark. Perfectly suited to medium-sized renovation projects, home clearances, and smaller construction jobs, it provides ample space without overwhelming your driveway or Southwark street.
  • Dimensions: 2.6m (L) x 1.52m (W) x 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 65+ bin bags
  • Ideal for: Home renovations, office clear-outs, and small-to-medium construction projects in Southwark properties.
  • Typical Uses: Suitable for soil, bricks, rubble, timber, garden waste, and general household items common to Southwark refurbishments and clearances.

Common Southwark Uses for 6-Yard Midi Skips:

  • Home Renovations: Ideal for kitchen and bathroom renovations or larger refurbishments in flats, terraces, and townhouses across Southwark.

  • Garden Clearances: Perfect for handling heavier garden waste such as soil, hedge trimmings, branches, and landscaping rubble from Southwark properties.

  • Household Decluttering: Dispose of old furniture, unwanted appliances, carpets, and accumulated junk common in Southwark home clear-outs.

  • Small Construction Jobs: Popular among Southwark builders and DIY enthusiasts for efficiently managing bricks, concrete, wood, and general construction waste.

8 Yard Builders Skip Hire in Southwark

The 8-yard skip, commonly known as the builder’s skip, is the go-to choice for handling large volumes of waste from significant projects across Southwark. Whether you're renovating a Victorian home in Peckham, completing a commercial refit in Bermondsey, or undertaking major garden landscaping in suburban Southwark, this robust skip offers ample space and durability for both domestic and professional waste removal.
  • Dimensions: 3.66m (L) x 1.68m (W) x 1.22m (H)
  • Capacity: 80+ bin bags
  • Ideal for: Large-scale renovations, major construction work, substantial garden clearances, and commercial waste removal in Southwark.
  • Typical Uses: Designed for bulky waste, including old kitchen units, furniture from office clear-outs, extensive garden waste, and construction materials common in Southwark refurbishments. Not recommended for very heavy waste such as large quantities of soil or bricks.

Common Southwark Uses for 8-Yard Builders Skips:

  • Home Renovations: Perfect for major renovations, multiple-room refurbishments, or full-house clearances in typical Southwark townhouses or flats.
  • Garden Landscaping: Efficiently dispose of large garden waste, including branches, hedge cuttings, soil, and landscaping debris common in Southwark properties.
  • Builders’ Waste: Ideal for managing builders’ waste such as timber, plasterboard, and mixed construction materials from Southwark renovation sites.
  • Office & Commercial Clear-outs: Easily remove bulky items such as desks, chairs, fixtures, and other large office furniture throughout Central and Greater Southwark.

12 Yard Skip Hire in Southwark

When you're facing a significant waste disposal project in Southwark, the 12-yard skip offers the perfect solution. Ideal for large domestic clearances, substantial renovation projects, or commercial jobs, this skip has generous capacity to handle bulky, non-heavy waste effectively. Whether you're clearing offices near the Shard, refurbishing retail spaces in Peckham, or moving house in Bermondsey, our 12-yard skips provide convenient, reliable waste management.
  • Dimensions: 3.7m (L) x 1.78m (W) x 1.68m (H)
  • Capacity: 120+ bin bags
  • Ideal for: Extensive home renovations, office clear-outs, large domestic clean-ups, and commercial projects across Southwark.
  • Typical Uses: Designed for bulky, light waste such as furniture, plastics, packaging, and large volumes of general waste. Not suitable for heavy waste like bricks, rubble, or large quantities of soil.

Common Southwark Uses for 12-Yard Skips:

  • House Clearances: Excellent for decluttering or moving house in Southwark, easily accommodating large furniture, appliances, and accumulated junk.
  • Office or Retail Clear-outs: Perfect for efficiently clearing commercial premises of packaging, outdated equipment, fixtures, and fittings.
  • Light Construction Waste: Ideal for handling plasterboard, timber, plastics, and other bulky but lighter building materials from Southwark construction or refurbishment sites.
  • Event Cleanups: Conveniently manage waste from Southwark events, including decorations, packaging, catering disposables, and general rubbish.

16 Yard Skip Hire in Southwark

Our 16-yard skip is the ideal solution for large-scale waste removal projects across Southwark. Offering exceptional capacity, it’s perfect for commercial clearances, extensive home renovations, shop refurbishments, and sizable construction sites. From managing office refits in Central Southwark to large domestic clearances in the surrounding areas, this skip handles bulky, non-heavy waste efficiently, making your waste disposal stress-free.
  • Dimensions: 4.11m (L) x 1.83m (W) x 1.98m (H)
  • Capacity: 170 bin bags
  • Ideal for: Large house clearances, commercial shop fittings, office refurbishments, and significant volumes of construction materials

  • Typical Uses: Specifically suited for bulky, lightweight items such as furniture, packaging, plastics, and non-heavy construction materials. Not recommended for heavy materials like soil, bricks, or concrete.

Why Choose a 16-Yard Skip in Southwark?

  • Huge Capacity: Holds around 170 black bin bags of waste—ideal for high-volume Southwark projects.

  • Versatile Applications: Perfect for large-scale clear-outs, shop fit-outs, and bulky construction waste typical of Southwark refurbishments.

  • Space-Efficient Design: Despite its generous size, it comfortably fits onto most Southwark driveways, commercial yards, or site locations.

  • Cost-Effective Waste Disposal: Save time, effort, and money by managing extensive waste in a single, convenient load.

What Can & Can’t Go in a Skip Hire?

What Can I Place in a Skip Hire?

Before booking your skip it’s best to understand what you can and cannot do with it.

General Household Waste

General Household Waste

Construction & Demolition Waste

Commercial & Industrial Waste

What Can't I Place in a Skip Hire?

The following items are not permitted in our skip hires. If you need to dispose of any of these, please use our cage van waste removal service or contact us for assistance.

Hazardous Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Liquids

Medical Waste

Skip Hire FAQs

Do I need a skip permit in Southwark?
If your skip will be placed on a public road or pavement in Southwark, you'll typically need a skip permit. We can arrange this directly with the Southwark Council on your behalf.
How quickly can I get a skip delivered in Southwark?
We provide same-day or next-day skip delivery across Southwark, subject to your postcode and our availability.
How long can I keep a skip at my property in Southwark?
Our standard hire period in Southwark is typically 28 days, but flexible extensions or earlier collections can easily be arranged—just let us know your needs.
Can I hire a skip for a short period or same-day collection in Southwark?
Yes—our Wait and Load service is specifically designed for quick clear-outs in Southwark or other areas where space and permits may be limited.
What can't I put in my skip in Southwark?

Common prohibited items in Southwark include hazardous materials such as asbestos, chemicals, tyres, fridges, and electrical appliances. We will provide you with full guidance when you book your skip.

Will my waste be recycled in Southwark?
Absolutely. We prioritize recycling and landfill diversion at licensed Southwark recycling centres, ensuring your waste is disposed of sustainably.
What size skip is best for typical home renovations in Southwark?
Our 6-yard and 8-yard skips are the most popular in Southwark, perfect for kitchen or bathroom refits, garden clearances, or medium-sized DIY projects.
Do you offer skip hire in the Southwark borough?
Yes, we provide skip hire services throughout Southwark, covering all its neighborhoods and surrounding areas.

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