Skip hire in Lincolnshire
Guide prices, skip permit fees and recycling centres for towns across Lincolnshire. Enter your postcode for your area’s prices.
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- 2 to 12 yards
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Skip hire prices in Lincolnshire
Guide prices, cheapest areas in Lincolnshire, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£110
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4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£185
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6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£250
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8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£280
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12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£360
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Skip prices by town in Lincolnshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth | £110 | £250 | £280 | £81 |
| Grantham | £125 | £260 | £290 | £84 |
| Sleaford | £125 | £260 | £290 | £84 |
Guide prices ex VAT, from our November 2026 price list.
Skip permits in Lincolnshire
You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Lincolnshire sets its own fee, from £81 (North Lincolnshire Council) to £84 (Lincolnshire County Council).
| Issued by | Fee | Lasts | Usually issued in | Towns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire County Council | £84 | up to 14 days | 5 working days | Grantham, Sleaford |
| North Lincolnshire Council | £81 | 28 days | 5 working days | Epworth |
Also charged: Each extension: £42, each additional 14 days (Lincolnshire County Council); Renewal: £42 (Lincolnshire County Council); Who can apply: licensed skip companies only (Lincolnshire County Council); Each extension: £43 (North Lincolnshire Council).
Recycling centres near towns in Lincolnshire
- Tip
NG31 7AH
- Open
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Arrive before 3.50pm as gates may close 10 minutes early.
- Closed
- Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; normal hours on other bank holidays
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Trailers
- Permit needed for large trailers up to 3.6m long, 1.8m wide and 0.5m high; no greedy boards or caged sides
- Limits
- Hardcore, rubble, soil and plasterboard: one small dustbin full per vehicle per day in total; cooking oil, household chemicals and engine oil: max five litres per vehicle per visit
- Tip
Pride Parkway Enterprise Park Sleaford NG34 8GL
- Open
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 4pm; Wednesday and Thursday: closed. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
- Closed
- Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; normal hours on other bank holidays
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Booking
- Book a slot first
- Vans
- A permit is required for vans and 4x4s classed as light goods vehicles.
- Trailers
- A permit is required for large trailers up to 3.6 metres long, 1.8 metres wide and 0.5 metres high; no greedy boards or caged sides.
- Limits
- Hardcore, rubble, soil and plasterboard: one small dustbin full per vehicle per day in total
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 Kesteven Council | Not listed | £45 |
| South Kesteven Council | £21 for 1 item | £53 |
Fly-tipping in Lincolnshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kesteven Council | 1,201 | 8.2 | £1,000 |
| North Kesteven Council | 992 | 8.1 | £1,000 |
| North Lincolnshire Council | 1,267 | 7.4 | Not listed |
Incidents reported by each council to Defra. Council names link to its fly-tipping report page.
Skip hire in Lincolnshire: questions
- How much is skip hire in Lincolnshire?
- Guide prices start from £110 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. A 6 yard builders skip runs from £250 in Epworth to £260 in Sleaford. Prices depend on the postcode, so check your town for its own figures.
- Do I need a skip permit in Lincolnshire?
- You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Lincolnshire sets its own fee, from £81 (North Lincolnshire Council) to £84 (Lincolnshire County Council).
- Can I take my waste to the tip instead?
- For a car load, often yes. Grantham recycling centre and Sleaford recycling centre 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 Lincolnshire start from £21 (South Kesteven 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.
Related guides and tools
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