How much is skip hire in Dorset?

Guide prices start from £160 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. A 6 yard builders skip runs from £365 in Bournemouth to £430 in Weymouth. 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. Blandford Household Recycling Centre (Tip), Bournemouth Recycling Centre and Christchurch Recycling Centre and others take household waste from residents, and some need you to book a slot first. 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 Dorset start from £11 (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Dorset

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

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Skip hire prices in Dorset

Guide prices, cheapest areas in Dorset, ex VAT

Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£160
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Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£265
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Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£365
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Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£405
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Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£570
Call to book

Skip prices by town in Dorset

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
Bournemouth	£160	£365	£405	£78
Christchurch	£160	£365	£405	£78
Dorchester	£220	£430	£495	£84
Ferndown	£160	£365	£405	£84
Poole	£160	£365	£405	£78
Sandford	£160	£365	£405	£84
Sherborne	£220	£430	£495	£84
Swanage	£160	£365	£405	£84
Wareham	£160	£365	£405	£84
Weymouth	£220	£430	£495	£84

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

Skip permits in Dorset

You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Dorset sets its own fee, from £78 (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council) to £84 (Dorset Council).

Issued by	Fee	Lasts	Usually issued in	Towns
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council	£78	per week	2–3 working days	Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole
Dorset Council	£84	28 days	14 working days	Dorchester, Ferndown, Sandford, Sherborne, Swanage, Wareham, Weymouth

Also charged: Longest licence: 7 days (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council); Renewal: £42 (Dorset Council).

Recycling centres near towns in Dorset

Tip
Blandford Household Recycling Centre (Tip)
DT11 7EG
Open
Monday to Sunday 9am to 4pm; opening times change on 1 October and 1 April to reflect daylight hours
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Doesn't take
Business and commercial waste cannot be disposed of at this site
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Restricted vehicles must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days
Trailers
Vehicles that don't require a permit can use a trailer with a maximum bed size of 1.2 metres wide and 1.8 metres long; vehicles needing a permit cannot tow a trailer on site
Tip
Bournemouth Recycling Centre
Ringwood Rd, Bournemouth, BH11 9LQ
Open
April to September 9am to 5pm every day; October to March 9am to 4pm every day. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of three days
Trailers
Trailers must be a maximum of 6' x 4' (1.8m x 1.2m); vehicles needing a permit and towing a trailer are not allowed
Limits
Free DIY waste limited to 1 visit per week per household: up to 2 x 50 litre bags, or 1 large item up to 200cm x 75cm
Charges
Rubble £2.80, Asbestos £10.50, Soil £2.80, Plasterboard £4.50, Other £3.70, Tyres £13.50 per tyre, Gas bottles £13 per item, up to 10kg
Tip
Christchurch Recycling Centre
Wilverley Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3RU
Open
April to September: 9am to 5pm every day. October to March: 9am to 4pm every day. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing.
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days. Dorset residents may only bring cars.
Trailers
Trailers must be a maximum of 6' x 4' (1.8m x 1.2m).
Charges
Rubble £2.80, Asbestos £10.50, Soil £2.80, Plasterboard £4.50, Other £3.70, Tyres £13.50 per tyre, Gas bottles £13 per item, up to 10kg
Tip
Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (Tip) (Louds Mill)
St Georges Road, Dorchester, Dorset
Open
Monday to Sunday 9am to 4pm; opening times change on 1 October and 1 April to reflect daylight hours
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Doesn't take
Business and commercial waste cannot be disposed of at this site
Booking
Book a slot first
Vans
Restricted vehicles must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days
Trailers
Vehicles not needing a permit can use a trailer with a maximum bed size of 1.2m wide by 1.8m long; vehicles needing a permit cannot tow a trailer on site
Charges
Plasterboard £10 per sheet, Tyres £5 per tyre, Gas bottles £6 per small canister (up to 10kg), Rubble £1.50 per bag or item, Soil £1.50 per bag
Tip
Poole Recycling Centre
92 to 98 Nuffield Road, Poole, BH17 0RS
Open
April to September: 9am to 5pm daily; October to March: 9am to 4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of maximum 3 days; vans use the left entrance with intercom; Dorset residents may not bring vans
Trailers
Maximum trailer size 6' x 4' (1.8m x 1.2m)
Limits
Free DIY waste limited to 1 visit per week per household: up to 2 x 50 litre bags or 1 large item up to 200cm x 75cm
Charges
Rubble £2.80, Asbestos £10.50, Soil £2.80, Plasterboard £4.50, Other £3.70, Tyres £13.50 per tyre, Gas bottles £13 per item, up to 10kg
Phone
01202 123 123 (customer services)
Tip
Portland Household Recycling Centre (Tip)
DT5 1BW
Open
Monday to Sunday 9am to 4pm; opening times change on 1 October and 1 April to reflect daylight hours
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Doesn't take
Business and commercial waste cannot be disposed of at this site
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Same as Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (Tip) (Louds Mill).
Trailers
Vehicles not needing a permit can use a trailer up to 1.2m wide and 1.8m long; vehicles needing a permit cannot tow a trailer on site
Limits
Up to 16 bags of DIY waste over a maximum of 4 visits within a 4-week period
Charges
Plasterboard £10 per sheet, Tyres £5 per tyre, Gas bottles £6 per small canister (up to 10kg), Rubble £1.50 per bag or item, Soil £1.50 per bag
Tip
Swanage Household Recycling Centre (Tip)
Prospect Business Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1EJ
Open
{'Friday': '9am to 4pm', 'Monday': '9am to 4pm', 'Sunday': '9am to 4pm', 'Tuesday': '9am to 4pm', 'Saturday': '9am to 4pm', 'Thursday': '9am to 4pm', 'Wednesday': '9am to 4pm'}
Closed
All our recycling centres are open on bank holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Opening times change on 1 October and 1 April to reflect daylight hours.
Takes
household waste only
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Same as Wimborne Household Recycling Centre (Tip).
Limits
free DIY waste allowance of up to 16 bags over a maximum of 4 visits within a 4-week period
Charges
Rubble £1.50 bag or item, Soil £1.50 bag, Plasterboard £2.50 bag
Tip
Wimborne Household Recycling Centre (Tip)
Wimborne Recycling Centre, Brook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BH
Open
Monday to Sunday: 9am to 4pm
Closed
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Doesn't take
No glass bottles and jars recycling; business and commercial waste is not allowed; asbestos is not accepted at this site
Booking
Book a slot first
Vans
Restricted vehicles must have a valid permit or hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days.
Limits
There is no facility for recycling of glass bottles and jars at this recycling centre due to lack of space on site.

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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council	£11	£73.50
Dorset Council	Not listed	£77

Fly-tipping in Dorset

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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council	4,966	12.1	Not listed
Dorset Council	1,410	3.6	£400

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

Sources

Last checked 6 Nov 2026.