Skip hire in Northamptonshire
Guide prices, skip permit fees and recycling centres for towns across Northamptonshire. Enter your postcode for your area’s prices.
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Skips in Northamptonshirefrom£130
- 2 to 12 yards
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Skip hire prices in Northamptonshire
Guide prices, cheapest areas in Northamptonshire, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£130
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4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£215
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6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£270
Call to book - Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£295
Call to book - Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£395
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Skip prices by town in Northamptonshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby | £130 | £270 | £295 | £33 |
| Daventry | £130 | £270 | £295 | £27 |
| Kettering | £130 | £270 | £295 | £33 |
| Northampton | £130 | £270 | £295 | £27 |
Guide prices ex VAT, from our November 2026 price list.
Skip permits in Northamptonshire
You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Northamptonshire sets its own fee, from £27 (West Northamptonshire Council) to £33 (North Northamptonshire Council).
| Issued by | Fee | Lasts | Usually issued in | Towns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northamptonshire Council | £33 | per week | Ask us | Corby, Kettering |
| West Northamptonshire Council | £27 | per week | Ask us | Daventry, Northampton |
Also charged: Pedestrian-area rate (per week in pedestrian areas of larger towns): £155 (West Northamptonshire Council); Who can apply: licensed skip companies only (West Northamptonshire Council).
Recycling centres near towns in Northamptonshire
- Tip
Corby Household Waste Recycling Centre
Corby Household Waste Recycling Centre, Kettering Road, Corby NN17 3JG
- Open
- Monday 10am to 6pm; Tuesday 10am to 6pm; Wednesday closed; Thursday closed; Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Vans
- Vehicles are limited to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes. All commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need a free e-permit to access the site.
- Limits
- Only one domestic fridge or freezer per visit, with ID checked to confirm it came from a North Northamptonshire residence.
- Tip
Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre
Browns Road, Off Staverton Road, Daventry, NN11 4NS
- Open
- Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm
- Closed
- Open on bank holidays; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day; closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Doesn't take
- Trade waste is not accepted
- Booking
- Book a slot first
- Vans
- Vehicles limited to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes; all commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need a free e-permit
- Tip
Kettering Household Waste Recycling Centre
Garrard Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering, NN16 8TD
- Open
- {'Friday': '10am to 6pm', 'Monday': 'Closed', 'Sunday': '10am to 6pm', 'Tuesday': 'Closed', 'Saturday': '10am to 6pm', 'Thursday': '10am to 6pm', 'Wednesday': '10am to 6pm'}
- Closed
- The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years day, and will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve (depending on which day Christmas Eve falls on).
- Takes
- Waste accepted at Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough is listed below.
- Booking
- No booking needed
- Bring
- Only one domestic unit can be brought per visit to the recycling centre and I.D will be checked to ensure it has come from a North Northamptonshire residence.
- Vans
- All commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need an e-permit to access the site. Vehicles are restricted to a maximum weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.
- Trailers
- Cars towing trailers under 1.8m in length need an e-permit. Trailers over 1.8m in length are not allowed on site.
- Tip
Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Lower Ecton Lane, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 5HQ
- Open
- Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm
- Closed
- Open on bank holidays, but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, and closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve.
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Booking
- Book a slot first
- Vans
- Vehicles are limited to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes; all commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need a free e-permit to access the site.
- Tip
Northampton - Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre
Walter Tull Way, Weedon Road, via Sixfields leisure roundabout, Northampton, NN5 5QL
- Open
- Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm
- Closed
- Open on bank holidays, but closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Booking
- Book a slot first
- Vans
- Same as Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre.
- Tip
Wellingborough Household Waste Recycling Centre
Paterson Road on Finedon Road Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 4BZ
- Open
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm; closed Wednesday and Thursday
- Takes
- Household waste and recycling
- Doesn't take
- Trade waste is not accepted
- Vans
- Vehicles are limited to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes. All commercial-type vehicles, including hired ones, need a free e-permit to access the 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.
Fly-tipping in Northamptonshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire Council | 21,304 | 48.4 | £1,000 |
| North Northamptonshire Council | 5,793 | 15.5 | Not listed |
Incidents reported by each council to Defra. Council names link to its fly-tipping report page.
Skip hire in Northamptonshire: questions
- How much is skip hire in Northamptonshire?
- Guide prices start from £130 ex VAT for a 2 yard mini. Prices depend on the postcode, so check your town for its own figures.
- Do I need a skip permit in Northamptonshire?
- You only need a skip permit if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Your skip company applies for it. Each council in Northamptonshire sets its own fee, from £27 (West Northamptonshire Council) to £33 (North Northamptonshire Council).
- Can I take my waste to the tip instead?
- For a car load, often yes. Corby Household Waste Recycling Centre, Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre and Kettering 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 Northamptonshire start from £41.75 (North Northamptonshire 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.
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