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Skip hire in Melksham

A 6 yard builders skip takes patio rubble and a 12 yard maxi empties a whole house, with Melksham skips from £160 delivered across SN12, Bowerhill and Lambourne Farm included.

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Skip hire prices in Melksham

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Call by 3pm for delivery the next working day, in most areas. Skips in Melksham are supplied by a licensed local company. Call us and we’ll confirm your price and book it in.

Other services in Melksham

Skip on the road? Melksham road permit, 28 days £143.80

Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Issued by Wiltshire Council, 3 working days to issue.

Fast track:
£164.70
Same-day permit:
£164.70
Renewal:
£143.80
Licence period:
28 days
Council permit page

What size skip for your job in Melksham?

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Rules in Melksham

  • A Wiltshire Council road licence costs £143.80 and lasts 28 days.
  • Apply with at least 3 working days' notice, or the fast-track licence costs more.
  • Past 28 days, a new licence at the same fee is needed before the current one runs out.
  • The licence covers the skip only, never loose building materials left on the road.
  • A skip on the road needs at least four cones on the approach side and yellow lamps at night.

Getting a skip in Melksham

Melksham's homes run from 1600s buildings to new estates, and parking varies from one street to the next. Church Walk has some of the oldest buildings in town. The City, north of the river, is old workers' housing from the same time. The West End, on the west side of King Street, is an estate from the late 1800s. On these older streets, a 4 yard midi takes up less of the road than an 8 yard large. If the skip can't go on your own land, the skip company handles the road licence when you book.

Market Place is harder. On its southern part, between the Town Hall and King Street, parking in front of Crown House is for disabled badge holders, with a taxi rank opposite. The pavement at the corner of Crown House is about 1.9m wide, level with the road and has no kerb, so tell the skip company exactly where the skip should go. On Union Street, the council has proposed a residents' parking scheme with resident-only bays, so check the signs before you book a skip for the road there.

Newer housing covers much of the rest. The Lambourne Farm estate east of the town was built between the war and the mid 1960s, and Bowerhill has housing estates where RAF Melksham was based. If your house has a drive, a 6 yard builders skip can sit there with no permit. For a few bags of rubbish, the Melksham tip on Lancaster Road in Bowerhill is often simpler than a skip, but you must book a visit first.

Nearest tip to Melksham

  • Tip2 km away

    Melksham Household Recycling Centre

    Lancaster Road, Bowerhill Industrial Estate, SN12 6QT

    Open
    Summer (from 1 April 2026): open 9am to 4pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Winter (from 1 November 2026): open 10am to 4pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
    Takes
    Household waste and recycling
    Booking
    Make a booking on the Household Recycling Centre Booking System Pilot page.
    Vans
    A permit is needed to visit with a van, pickup or large trailer to dispose of your own household waste.
  • Tip7.1 km away

    Trowbridge Household Recycling Centre

    Canal Road Industrial Estate, Trowbridge, BA14 8RL

    Open
    Summer (from 1 April 2026): open 9am to 4pm, closed Friday. Winter (from 1 November 2026): open 10am to 4pm, closed Thursday and Friday.
    Takes
    Household waste and recycling
    Vans
    A permit is needed to visit with a van, pickup or large trailer to dispose of your own household waste; trade waste is not allowed.
    Trailers
    A permit is needed to visit with a large trailer.

Other ways to get rid of it in Melksham

For one or two items, the council is often cheaper than a skip. Here’s how they compare.

Fly-tipping in Melksham

£1,000 fixed penalty

3,005 incidents reported across the Wiltshire Council area in 2024-25, about 5.7 per 1,000 people.

Council-wide figures, not just Melksham.

Nobody wants fly-tipping in Melksham. 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 Wiltshire 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 Melksham?
Only if it goes on the road or pavement. A skip on your drive needs none. On the road, the skip company arranges the Wiltshire Council licence, which costs £143.80 for 28 days and needs 3 working days' notice.
Can a skip go on Market Place near Crown House in Melksham?
It's a tight spot. Parking in front of Crown House is for disabled badge holders, with a taxi rank opposite. The pavement at the corner is about 1.9m wide, with no kerb and level with the road. Agree the exact spot with the skip company first.
Will the Union Street parking scheme affect a skip in Melksham?
It may. The council has proposed a residents' parking scheme with resident-only bays on Union Street. Until you know whether it's in place, ask the skip company to check the bays before the skip goes on the road there.
Is the Bowerhill tip better than a skip for a few SN12 bags?
Often, for a car boot of rubbish. The Melksham centre on Lancaster Road, Bowerhill, is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and you must book a visit. A van or large trailer needs its own permit too, so for more than a car load a 2 yard mini can be easier.
Is a garden waste bin better than a skip for Melksham hedges?
For regular hedge trimming, the garden bin usually wins. Wiltshire Council charges £75 a year, though the price depends on the month you sign up. For a one-off garden clearance, a 4 yard midi suits better.

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Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

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