Skips in Barnstaplefrom£190
Skip hire in Barnstaple
For a Victorian terrace refit in Pilton or a garden clearance anywhere in EX31 and EX32, Barnstaple skips start at £190, in sizes from a 2 yard mini to a 12 yard maxi.
Or call for a price and to book.
- Prices up frontGuide prices for every size
- Permit rulesWhat your council charges
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Skip hire prices in Barnstaple
Guide prices, EX area, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£190
Call to book - Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£320
Call to book - Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£380
Call to book - Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£425
Call to book - Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£555
Call to book
Call by 3pm for delivery the next working day, in most areas. Skips in Barnstaple are supplied by a licensed local company. Call us and we’ll confirm your price and book it in.
Other services in Barnstaple
- Rubbish removal (man and van)Man and van collection. You point, they load and take it away.Prices and how it works
- Grab hireA grab lorry for soil, rubble and bulk waste, loaded from the road.Prices and how it works
- RoRo skip hire20 to 40 yard roll-on roll-off containers for sites and big clear-outs.Prices and how it works
Skip on the road? Barnstaple road permit, 28 days £110.50
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Issued by Devon County Council, 10 working days to issue.
- Each extension:
- £87
- Fast track:
- £166
- Site visit (may apply):
- £103.95
- Same-day permit:
- £166
- Licence period:
- 28 days
What size skip for your job in Barnstaple?
- Bathroom refit2 or 4 yard · Suite, tiles and boards2 yard from £190
- Kitchen refit4 yard · Units, worktops, packaging4 yard from £320
- Garden clearance2 to 8 yard · Branches, turf, green waste4 yard from £320
- Patio or driveway6 yard · Slabs, hardcore, soil6 yard from £380
- House clear-out8 or 12 yard · Furniture and household items8 yard from £425
- Extension or knock-through6 or 8 yard · Rubble, timber, plasterboard6 yard from £380
Not sure? Use the skip size calculator.
Rules in Barnstaple
- A skip on the road needs a Devon County Council licence costing £110.50 for up to 28 days.
- The council needs at least 10 working days' notice to process the licence.
- Faster licences are possible only in an exceptional emergency, at a higher fee.
- Extensions beyond 28 days can be requested, for an extra fee.
- A road skip needs a lamp on each corner from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
Getting a skip in Barnstaple
In Barnstaple, Vicarage Street, Richmond Street and Fort Street are lined with terraced Victorian and Edwardian houses. Vicarage Street and Fort Street are also on the list for the Bicton Street car park resident permit. If your terrace has no space off the street, the skip goes on the road under a Devon County Council licence, which the skip company applies for. Allow at least 10 working days for it. A 4 yard midi takes up less road space and suits a bathroom refit.
Pilton has rows of two storey Victorian terraced houses, and it is one of Barnstaple's conservation areas, along with Newport and Rumsam. In the heart of the town centre, traffic is excluded or restricted, and the pedestrianised area has been extended. If you live in the centre, check the skip lorry can reach your door before you book, and tell the skip company where the skip will stand.
For a small patio or bathroom job, Seven Brethren Recycling Centre in EX31 takes soil and rubble, charging per bag after a free allowance. A few bags may cost less there than a skip. Bigger jobs still suit a skip, and a 6 yard builders is the largest size to fill with soil or rubble.
Nearest tip to Barnstaple
- Tip0.7 km away
Seven Brethren Recycling Centre
EX31 2AS
- Open
- Summer (Apr to Sep): Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm. Winter (Oct to Mar): Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-4:30pm
- Closed
- Open all year except Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Vans
- A van permit system is in operation; check whether your van needs a permit before visiting
- Charges
- Tyres £7.60, Rubble £4.10 per bag/item after free allowance, DIY waste £6.60, Tyres £7.60
- Reuse shop
- Yes, the site has a reuse shop where reusable goods can be purchased
- Phone
- 0345 155 1010
- Tip12.5 km away
Deep Moor Recycling Centre, High Bullen, Torrington, EX38 7JA
- Open
- Summer (Apr to Sep): Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Winter (Oct to Mar): Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4:30pm.
- Closed
- Open all year except Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Limits
- Excess dustbin/black bag waste: maximum 8 bags in 12 months, must be booked before arrival; hazardous waste restricted to 5 litres; fluorescent tubes up to 5 in 6 months
- Charges
- Tyres £7.60, Rubble £4.10 per bag/item after free allowance, DIY waste £6.60, Tyres £7.60
- Reuse shop
- Yes, a reuse shop on site where reusable goods can be purchased
- Phone
- 0345 155 1010
Other ways to get rid of it in Barnstaple
For one or two items, the council is often cheaper than a skip. Here’s how they compare.
- Council
North Devon Council bulky waste collection
£32.55 for up to 2 items
Booked with the council.
Best for: One or two large items
- Council
North Devon Council garden waste bin
£65 a year
By subscription.
Best for: Regular garden waste
- Free
Free for household waste
Some waste is charged. See the tip details below.
Best for: A car or van load you can move yourself
Fly-tipping in Barnstaple
£0 fixed penalty
574 incidents reported across the North Devon Council area in 2024-25, about 5.7 per 1,000 people.
Council-wide figures, not just Barnstaple.
Nobody wants fly-tipping in Barnstaple. Whoever takes your waste, make sure they’re a licensed waste carrier. The skip companies on this site all are.
By law you’re responsible for your waste even after it’s collected. If it’s dumped and traced back to you, you can be fined.
Report fly-tipping to North Devon Council
Source: Defra ENV24, fly-tipping incidents reported by local authorities in England, 2024-25.
Questions
- Do I need a permit for a skip in Barnstaple?
- Only if it goes on the road or pavement. A skip on your drive needs none. On the road, Devon County Council's licence costs £110.50 and lasts up to 28 days. The skip company applies, and the council needs at least 10 working days' notice.
- What size skip suits a terrace on Vicarage Street, Barnstaple?
- A 4 yard midi suits a bathroom or kitchen refit in one of the street's Victorian and Edwardian terraces. If you have no space off the street, it goes on the road under the council licence, so allow at least 10 working days.
- Is the Seven Brethren tip better than a skip for EX31 rubble?
- For a few bags it often is. Seven Brethren takes soil and rubble, charging per bag after a free allowance. If you're taking a van, check first whether it needs a permit under the site's van system. For a whole patio or garden, a 6 yard builders skip holds far more.
- Can North Devon Council collect a sofa and bed from my EX32 home?
- North Devon Council collects up to two large items for £32.55. For two pieces of furniture that's usually simpler than a skip. If you're clearing a room or more, a 4 yard midi or bigger takes the furniture along with everything else.
- Can a skip go in Barnstaple town centre's pedestrianised streets?
- It depends on your street. Traffic is excluded or restricted in the heart of Barnstaple town centre, and the pedestrianised area has been extended. Tell the skip company your exact street before you book so it can check the lorry can reach you.
Skip hire near Barnstaple
Guides and tools
Sources
Last checked 5 Nov 2026.
- devon.gov.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026.
- northdevon.gov.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026.
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