How much is skip hire in Merseyside?

Guide prices start from £105 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. A 6 yard builders skip runs from £255 in Liverpool to £295 in Southport. 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. Formby Household Waste Recycling Centre, Newton-le-Willows Household Waste Recycling Centre and Old Swan Household Waste 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 Merseyside start from £0 (Liverpool 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 Merseyside

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

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Skip hire prices in Merseyside

Guide prices, cheapest areas in Merseyside, ex VAT

Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£105
Call to book
Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£170
Call to book
Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£255
Call to book
Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£245
Call to book
Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£395
Call to book

Skip prices by town in Merseyside

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
Liverpool	£105	£255	£245	£44
Newton-le-Willows	£125	£275	£270	£25
Southport	£125	£295	£285	£23
St Helens	£125	£275	£270	£25

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

Skip permits in Merseyside

You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Merseyside sets its own fee, from £23 (Sefton Council) to £44 (Liverpool Council).

Issued by	Fee	Lasts	Usually issued in	Towns
Liverpool Council	£44	per skip	2 working days	Liverpool
Sefton Council	£23	per skip per week	Ask us	Southport
St Helens Council	£25	each 7 day period	Ask us	Newton-le-Willows, St Helens

Also charged: Retrospective permit: £200 (Liverpool Council); Longest licence: 7 days (Sefton Council); Each extension: £26, each additional week (St Helens Council).

Recycling centres near towns in Merseyside

Tip
Formby Household Waste Recycling Centre
Altcar Road, Formby, L37 8DL
Open
Winter (1 Oct to 31 Mar): 8.00am to 5.00pm; Summer (1 Apr to 30 Sep): 8.00am to 8.00pm
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Vans and commercial-type vehicles need an appointment, which is free; residents using a van of any size or large trailer get a maximum of 12 visits a year
Tip
Newton-le-Willows Household Waste Recycling Centre
Junction Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DN
Open
1 April to 30 September: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm; 1 October to 31 March: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
batteries, cans, cardboard, garden clippings, glass bottles, wood, bulky items such as furniture and white goods
Booking
Book online via the MRWA website or call 0151 255 1444
Vans
Appointment needed for vans; residents using a van of any size or a large trailer are limited to 12 visits per year
Trailers
Appointment needed for trailers sized 2 to 3 metres
Phone
0151 255 1444
Tip
Old Swan Household Waste Recycling Centre
Cheadle Avenue, L13 3AF
Open
Open daily. Winter (1 October to 31 March) 8am to 5pm; summer (1 April to 30 September) 8am to 8pm
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Takes
batteries, cans, cardboard, garden clippings, glass bottles, wood, bulky items such as furniture and white goods
Booking
Book online on the MRWA website or call 07774 787340 or 07774 787370
Vans
Appointment needed for commercial-type vehicles such as vans; residents using a van of any size or a large trailer get a maximum of 12 visits per year
Trailers
Appointment needed for trailers between 2 and 3 metres (external box dimensions)
Tip
Otterspool Recycling Centre
Jericho Lane, Aigburth
Open
Winter (1 Oct to 31 Mar): 8am to 5pm; Summer (1 Apr to 30 Sep): 8am to 8pm; open daily
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Takes
batteries, cans, cardboard, garden clippings, glass bottles, wood, bulky items such as furniture and white goods
Booking
Book online on the MRWA website or call 07774 787340 or 07774 787370
Vans
Appointment needed for commercial-type vehicles such as vans; residents using a van of any size or a large trailer are allowed a maximum of 12 visits per year
Trailers
Appointment needed for trailers between 2 to 3 metres (external box dimensions)
Tip
Rainhill Household Waste Recycling Centre
Tasker Terrace, Rainhill, L35 4NX
Open
Monday-Friday: 1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-5pm. Saturday: 1 Apr-30 Sep 9am-6pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar 9am-5pm. Sunday: 9am-3pm all year.
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
Book online on the MRWA website or call 0151 255 1444
Vans
Appointment needed for vans or commercial-type vehicles; residents using a van of any size or a large trailer get a maximum of 12 visits a year
Trailers
Booking needed if towing a trailer sized 2 to 3 metres; not needed for a standard car
Phone
0151 255 1444
Tip
Ravenhead Household Waste Recycling Centre
Burtonhead Road, St Helens WA9 5EA
Open
1st April - 30th September: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm 1st October - 31st March: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed
They are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
No booking needed
Vans
Residents using a van of any size or a large trailer are allowed a maximum of 12 visits over the year to recycle and dispose of household waste (this includes green and garden waste).
Tip
Southport Household Waste Recycling Centre
Foul Lane, Southport
Open
Winter (1 Oct to 31 Mar): 8.00am to 5.00pm; Summer (1 Apr to 30 Sep): 8.00am to 8.00pm
Closed
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Takes
Household waste and recycling
Booking
Book online via the Merseyside Household Waste Recycling Centre website or phone
Vans
Vans need an appointment; free, with a maximum of 12 visits per year for vans of any size or large trailers
Trailers
Standard cars do not need to book unless visiting with a trailer between 2 and 3 metres in length

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
Liverpool Council	£0	£50
Sefton Council	£26 for up to 3 items	Not listed
St Helens Council	£27 for up to 3 items	£46

Fly-tipping in Merseyside

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
Liverpool Council	20,300	39.9	Not listed
Sefton Council	4,110	14.4	Not listed
St Helens Council	1,366	7.2	£1,000

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

Sources

Last checked 4 Nov 2026.