How much is skip hire in Derbyshire?

Guide prices start from £120 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. A 6 yard builders skip runs from £285 in Buxton to £315 in Swadlincote. Prices depend on the postcode, so check your town for its own figures.

Can I take my waste to the tip instead?

For a car load, often yes. Bretby, Glossop and Waterswallows Household Waste Recycling Centre take household waste from residents. Each centre's hours and rules are listed above. A skip makes sense once it's more than a couple of trips.

Is a council bulky waste collection cheaper than a skip?

For a few large items, usually. Bulky waste collections in Derbyshire start from £21 (High Peak Council). Councils charge by the item and don't take building waste, so for a room clear-out or a building job a skip is the usual choice.

Skip hire in Derbyshire

Guide prices, skip permit fees and recycling centres for towns across Derbyshire. Enter your postcode for your area’s prices.

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Skip hire prices in Derbyshire

Guide prices, cheapest areas in Derbyshire, ex VAT

Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£120
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Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£195
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Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£285
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Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£280
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Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£410
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Skip prices by town in Derbyshire

Each town is priced for its own postcodes, so the same skip can cost more a few miles away. Pick your town for sizes, permit rules and the nearest tips.

Town	2 yard mini	6 yard builders	8 yard large	Road permit
Buxton	£140	£285	£280	£60
Derby	£120	£315	£395	£60
Glossop	£140	£285	£280	£60
Swadlincote	£120	£315	£395	£60

Guide prices ex VAT, from our November 2026 price list.

Skip permits in Derbyshire

You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Derbyshire sets its own fee, from £60 (Derby Council) to £60 (Derbyshire County Council).

Issued by	Fee	Lasts	Usually issued in	Towns
Derby Council	£60	28 days	3 working days	Derby
Derbyshire County Council	£60	14 days	Ask us	Buxton, Glossop, Swadlincote

Also charged: Renewal: £60 (Derby Council); Each extension: £60 (Derby Council); Each extension: £60 (Derbyshire County Council); Retrospective permit: £60 (Derbyshire County Council).

Recycling centres near towns in Derbyshire

Tip
Bretby
Bretby Household Waste Recycling Centre, Main Street, Newhall, DE11 0TP
Open
9:30am to 5pm daily
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Charges
Asbestos £6 per sheet or equivalent volume, Tyres £4 per tyre
Tip
Glossop
Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre, Melandra Road, Glossop, SK13 6JQ
Open
9:30am to 5pm daily
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Charges
Asbestos £6 per sheet or equivalent volume, Tyres £4 per tyre
Tip
Waterswallows Household Waste Recycling Centre
Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7BJ
Open
8.30am to 6pm
Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
Takes
asbestos; concrete, cement, mortar, rubble, ceramics soil and turf; plasterboard and plasterboard products; tyres
Doesn't take
Common materials not accepted include fence panels and fitted units; trade and commercial waste is also not accepted
Booking
No booking needed
Bring
You may be required to show proof of address when you arrive, like your driving licence or a utility bill.
Vans
Vans (up to 3.5 tonnes) are required to register before every visit. Access valid for day of registering and the following day.
Trailers
Drivers can visit with vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes when loaded and trailers with a load area up to 2 metres long (excluding the tow bar) to drop off household waste from their own property.

When the council is cheaper than a skip

A few bulky items or a year of garden waste can cost less through the council. These are each council’s own charges.

Council	Bulky waste collection	Garden waste bin, per year
Derby Council	£38.85	£0
High Peak Council	£21 for up to 4 items	£46
South Derbyshire Council	£42.91 for up to 6 items	Not listed

Fly-tipping in Derbyshire

You’re responsible for your waste until it reaches a licensed site, so use a registered waste carrier. If a cheap collection you paid for ends up dumped, the fine can be yours.

Council	Incidents, 2024-25	Per 1,000 people	Fixed penalty
Derby Council	6,477	23.6	Not listed
South Derbyshire Council	564	4.8	Not listed
High Peak Council	402	4.4	Not listed

Incidents reported by each council to Defra. Council names link to its fly-tipping report page.

Sources

Last checked 4 Nov 2026.