How much is skip hire in Devon?

Guide prices start from £190 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. 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. Anvil Corner Recycling Centre, Deep Moor Recycling Centre and Killacleave Recycling Centre and others 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 Devon start from £32.55 (North Devon 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 Devon

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

Or call for a price and to book.

Call 0333 880 1030Lines open Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm

Skips in Devonfrom£190

2 to 12 yards
Road permit £110.50

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Skip hire prices in Devon

Guide prices, cheapest areas in Devon, ex VAT

Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£190
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Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£315
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Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£380
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Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£425
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Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£555
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Skip prices by town in Devon

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
Barnstaple	£190	£380	£425	£110.50
Holsworthy	£190	£380	£425	£110.50
Ilfracombe	£190	£380	£425	£110.50

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

Skip permits in Devon

You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Devon County Council issues every skip permit in Devon, not the district councils, so the fee is £110.50 wherever the skip goes.

Issued by	Fee	Lasts	Usually issued in	Towns
Devon County Council	£110.50	28 days	10 working days	Barnstaple, Holsworthy, Ilfracombe

Also charged: Each extension: £87; Fast track: £166; Site visit (may apply): £103.95; Same-day permit: £166.

Recycling centres near towns in Devon

Tip
Anvil Corner Recycling Centre
EX22 6NR
Open
Summer (Apr to Sep): Fri and Mon 9am-5pm, Sat and Sun 10am-6pm. Winter (Oct to Mar): Fri and Mon 9am-4:30pm, Sat and Sun 10am-4:30pm. Closed Tue, Wed, Thu.
Closed
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 operates; 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
Tip
Deep Moor Recycling Centre
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
Tip
Killacleave Recycling Centre
EX34 9RH
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 operates; check whether your van needs a permit before visiting
Limits
Hazardous waste accepted in restricted quantities of 5 litres; fluorescent tubes up to 5 in any 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, the site has a reuse shop where reusable goods can be purchased
Phone
0345 155 1010
Tip
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

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
North Devon Council	£32.55 for up to 2 items	£65
Torridge Council	£32.55 for up to 2 items	£57

Fly-tipping in Devon

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
North Devon Council	574	5.7	£0
Torridge Council	270	3.9	Not listed

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

Sources

Last checked 5 Nov 2026.