Skips in Burton upon Trentfrom£120
Skip hire in Burton upon Trent
Across DE13, DE14 and DE15, Burton upon Trent skips run from £120 for a 2 yard mini up to a 12 yard maxi, for terrace refits, garden clear-outs and house clearances.
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- Prices up frontGuide prices for every size
- Permit rulesWhat your council charges
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Skip hire prices in Burton upon Trent
Guide prices, DE area, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£120
Call to book - Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£195
Call to book - Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£315
Call to book - Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£395
Call to book - Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£410
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Call by 3pm for delivery the next working day, in most areas. Skips in Burton upon Trent are supplied by a licensed local company. Call us and we’ll confirm your price and book it in.
Other services in Burton upon Trent
- 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? Burton upon Trent road permit, 14 days £42
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Issued by Staffordshire County Council, 5 working days to issue.
- Each extension:
- £42, each additional 14 days
- Fast track:
- £28
- Renewal:
- £42
- Licence period:
- 14 days
What size skip for your job in Burton upon Trent?
- Bathroom refit2 or 4 yard · Suite, tiles and boards2 yard from £120
- Kitchen refit4 yard · Units, worktops, packaging4 yard from £195
- Garden clearance2 to 8 yard · Branches, turf, green waste4 yard from £195
- Patio or driveway6 yard · Slabs, hardcore, soil6 yard from £315
- House clear-out8 or 12 yard · Furniture and household items8 yard from £395
- Extension or knock-through6 or 8 yard · Rubble, timber, plasterboard6 yard from £315
Not sure? Use the skip size calculator.
Rules in Burton upon Trent
- A road permit costs £42 and lasts up to 14 days, or 7 days on an A, B or C road.
- Staffordshire County Council aims to issue the permit within 5 working days.
- With 3 days' notice the council can fast-track a permit for an extra charge.
- Each extension costs another £42, and the skip company must apply two working days before the permit ends.
- Only a company registered with Staffordshire County Council can apply, so the skip company handles it for you.
Getting a skip in Burton upon Trent
In Burton upon Trent, the Victorian terraces on Uxbridge Street have no off-street parking, and cars park on one side only. Your skip goes on the road there with a permit, and a 4 yard midi leaves more room for parked cars. Wellington Street is a busy through route where front doors open straight onto the pavement, so ask for the skip on the parking side. Shobnall Street and Grange Street are terraced too, with a lot of cars parked along them, so tell the skip company the best spot when you book.
Over the river, Stapenhill and Winshill have post-war council estates, while Branston and Stretton have larger private estates. Parking is mixed in all four, so check your drive before you book. A skip on your own drive needs no permit, and an 8 yard large handles a full house clear-out.
For a small job you may not need a skip. Burton Recycling Centre, off Shobnall Road, takes your first two 50-litre bags of rubble or soil free and charges per bag after that. East Staffordshire Council collects up to three large items for £35.06. Past a few bags or a sofa, a 6 yard builders skip takes heavy waste in one go.
Nearest tip to Burton upon Trent
- Tip0.6 km away
Centurion Way (off Shobnall Road), Burton upon Trent, DE14 2AU
- Open
- 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027: closed Monday; Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
- Takes
- Most household waste; domestic garden waste
- Vans
- Residents using a van, pick-up or trailer for household waste need a permit; permit allows 12 visits per year; no permit needed for cars
- Trailers
- Permit allows 12 visits per year in a van or with a trailer over 1.5 metres
- Charges
- Rubble £4, Soil £4, Plasterboard £6, Tyres £6 per tyre, on or off the rim
- Phone
- 0300 111 8000 (contact centre)
- Tip16.8 km away
Witley Drive, Trent Valley Road, Lichfield, WS13 6EU
- Open
- 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027: closed Monday and Tuesday; open 9am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday
- Takes
- Most household waste
- Vans
- Residents using a van, pick-up or trailer for household waste need a permit; the permit allows 12 visits per year
- Trailers
- A permit is needed for trailers; permit allows 12 visits per year with a trailer over 1.5 metres
- Charges
- Rubble £4, Soil £4, Plasterboard £6, Tyres £6 per tyre, on or off the rim
- Phone
- 0300 111 8000 (contact centre)
Other ways to get rid of it in Burton upon Trent
For one or two items, the council is often cheaper than a skip. Here’s how they compare.
- Council
East Staffordshire Council bulky waste collection
£35.06 for up to 3 items
Booked with the council.
Best for: One or two large items
- 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 Burton upon Trent
1,460 incidents reported across the East Staffordshire Council area in 2024-25, about 11.3 per 1,000 people.
Council-wide figures, not just Burton upon Trent.
Nobody wants fly-tipping in Burton upon Trent. 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 East Staffordshire 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 Burton upon Trent?
- Only if it goes on the road or pavement. A skip on your own drive needs none. Staffordshire County Council charges £42 for up to 14 days, or 7 days on an A, B or C road, and the company delivering your skip applies for it.
- What size skip suits a terrace on Uxbridge Street, Burton?
- A 4 yard midi is a good fit. Uxbridge Street's Victorian terraces have no off-street parking and cars park on one side only, so your skip sits on the road with a permit. A smaller skip leaves more room for parked cars and passing traffic.
- For a bag or two of DE14 rubble, is the tip enough?
- Often it is. Burton Recycling Centre off Shobnall Road takes the first two 50-litre bags of rubble or soil free, then charges per bag. Cars go in without a permit, but vans and trailers need one. Once the job fills a car boot several times, a 6 yard builders skip is easier.
- Can the council take an old sofa from Winshill instead of a skip?
- It can, and for a few items it's simpler. East Staffordshire Council collects up to three large items for £35.06, within 5 working days. If you're clearing a whole room in Winshill as well, a 4 yard midi or 6 yard builders skip takes the lot.
- Can a skip lorry reach Borough Road or Curzon Street in Burton?
- It can, but check the works first. Borough Road, Curzon Street, Waterloo Street, Byrkley Street and King Edwards Place have temporary closures and access-only sections during the active travel works. Tell the skip company your exact street when you book so the lorry can reach you.
Skip hire near Burton upon Trent
Guides and tools
Sources
Last checked 4 Nov 2026.
- staffordshire.gov.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026.
- eaststaffsbc.gov.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026.
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