Skips in Ilfracombefrom£190
Skip hire in Ilfracombe
For a bathroom refit, a garden clear or emptying a whole guesthouse, Ilfracombe skips run from a 2 yard mini to a 12 yard maxi, starting at £190 anywhere in EX34.
Or call for a price and to book.
- Prices up frontGuide prices for every size
- Permit rulesWhat your council charges
- LicensedRegistered waste carriers
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Skip hire prices in Ilfracombe
Guide prices, EX area, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£190
Call to book - Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£320
Call to book - Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£380
Call to book - Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£425
Call to book - Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£555
Call to book
Call by 3pm for delivery the next working day, in most areas. Skips in Ilfracombe are supplied by a licensed local company. Call us and we’ll confirm your price and book it in.
Other services in Ilfracombe
- Rubbish removal (man and van)Man and van collection. You point, they load and take it away.Prices and how it works
- Grab hireA grab lorry for soil, rubble and bulk waste, loaded from the road.Prices and how it works
- RoRo skip hire20 to 40 yard roll-on roll-off containers for sites and big clear-outs.Prices and how it works
Skip on the road? Ilfracombe road permit, 28 days £110.50
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Issued by Devon County Council, 10 working days to issue.
- Each extension:
- £87
- Fast track:
- £166
- Site visit (may apply):
- £103.95
- Same-day permit:
- £166
- Licence period:
- 28 days
What size skip for your job in Ilfracombe?
- Bathroom refit2 or 4 yard · Suite, tiles and boards2 yard from £190
- Kitchen refit4 yard · Units, worktops, packaging4 yard from £320
- Garden clearance2 to 8 yard · Branches, turf, green waste4 yard from £320
- Patio or driveway6 yard · Slabs, hardcore, soil6 yard from £380
- House clear-out8 or 12 yard · Furniture and household items8 yard from £425
- Extension or knock-through6 or 8 yard · Rubble, timber, plasterboard6 yard from £380
Not sure? Use the skip size calculator.
Rules in Ilfracombe
- A skip on the road in Ilfracombe needs a Devon County Council licence, costing £110.50 for up to 28 days.
- Devon needs at least 10 working days' notice to process the licence, so book well ahead.
- An emergency licence with under 10 working days' notice is possible but costs more.
- The licence can be extended for a further period, at an extra fee.
- On the road, the skip needs lamps at all four corners after dark and cones on the approach side.
Getting a skip in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe's town centre and the hillsides around it are packed with terraces and town houses. South of the High Street, Victoria Road has small Victorian terraces built for local workers, and Oxford Grove has larger, grander ones. If your terrace has no drive, the skip goes on the road and needs a licence, which the skip company applies for. A 4 yard midi takes up less of the street than an 8 yard large.
The High Street is the main A road through Ilfracombe, and on-street parking there is a real problem, with heavy traffic at peak times. The lanes north of it down to the seafront are often narrow and enclosed, so tell the skip company your exact spot before you book. Torrs Park sits in the conservation area, and its big Victorian houses can fill a 12 yard maxi on a full clear-out.
For a few bags of rubble, Killacleave Recycling Centre is close to town and charges per bag after a free allowance, which beats a skip for a small job. For two bulky items, North Devon's collection at £32.55 is simpler. For bigger jobs, the Ilfracombe Southern Extension off Old Barnstaple Road has approval for 750 homes, and a 6 yard builders skip suits soil and rubble from a new garden.
Nearest tip to Ilfracombe
- Tip1.2 km away
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
- Tip15.3 km away
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
Other ways to get rid of it in Ilfracombe
For one or two items, the council is often cheaper than a skip. Here’s how they compare.
- Council
North Devon Council bulky waste collection
£32.55 for up to 2 items
Booked with the council.
Best for: One or two large items
- Council
North Devon Council garden waste bin
£65 a year
By subscription.
Best for: Regular garden waste
- Free
Free for household waste
Some waste is charged. See the tip details below.
Best for: A car or van load you can move yourself
Fly-tipping in Ilfracombe
£0 fixed penalty
574 incidents reported across the North Devon Council area in 2024-25, about 5.7 per 1,000 people.
Council-wide figures, not just Ilfracombe.
Nobody wants fly-tipping in Ilfracombe. Whoever takes your waste, make sure they’re a licensed waste carrier. The skip companies on this site all are.
By law you’re responsible for your waste even after it’s collected. If it’s dumped and traced back to you, you can be fined.
Report fly-tipping to North Devon Council
Source: Defra ENV24, fly-tipping incidents reported by local authorities in England, 2024-25.
Questions
- Do I need a permit for a skip in Ilfracombe?
- Only if it goes on the road or pavement. Devon County Council issues the licence to the skip company, at £110.50 for up to 28 days, and needs 10 working days' notice. A skip on your own drive needs no permit.
- Can a skip go outside a Victoria Road terrace in Ilfracombe?
- It can, with a licence if it sits on the road. Victoria Road's small Victorian terraces sit close together south of the High Street, so a 4 yard midi takes up less of the street. Allow 10 working days for Devon to issue the licence.
- Is Killacleave tip better than a skip for EX34 rubble?
- For a few bags, it usually is. Killacleave Recycling Centre is close to Ilfracombe and takes soil and rubble, charging per bag after a free allowance. Once the pile runs to a whole patio or garden wall, a 6 yard builders skip makes more sense.
- Should two large items in Ilfracombe go to the bulky collection?
- For just two items it's the simpler choice. North Devon Council collects up to two items for £32.55, with no skip or road licence to arrange. If you're clearing a whole room or more, a 4 yard midi or bigger skip is the better fit.
- Is Torrs Park in Ilfracombe's conservation area?
- It is. The Ilfracombe Conservation Area covers the town centre, harbour, seafront and Torrs Park, where grand Victorian houses were built as a planned suburb. Many became guesthouses and hotels, so a full clear-out there can fill a 12 yard maxi.
Skip hire near Ilfracombe
Guides and tools
Sources
Last checked 5 Nov 2026.
- devon.gov.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026.
- northdevon.gov.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026.
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