Skips in Staffordfrom£110
Skip hire in Stafford
Skips in Stafford start at £110 across ST16 and ST17. On your own drive a skip needs no extra paperwork, and on the road the skip company placing it sorts that out.
Or call for a price and to book.
- Prices up frontGuide prices for every size
- Permit rulesWhat your council charges
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Skip hire prices in Stafford
Guide prices, ST area, ex VAT- Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£110
Call to book - Midi
4 yard skip
35 to 45 bin bags
from£185
Call to book - Most popular
6 yard skip
50 to 60 bin bags
from£280
Call to book - Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£260
Call to book - Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£300
Call to book
Call by 3pm for delivery the next working day, in most areas. Skips in Stafford are supplied by a licensed local company. Call us and we’ll confirm your price and book it in.
Other services in Stafford
- 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? Stafford road permit, 14 days £42
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. Issued by Staffordshire County Council, 5 working days to issue.
- Each extension:
- £42, each additional 14 days
- Fast track:
- £28
- Renewal:
- £42
- Licence period:
- 14 days
What size skip for your job in Stafford?
- Bathroom refit2 or 4 yard · Suite, tiles and boards2 yard from £110
- Kitchen refit4 yard · Units, worktops, packaging4 yard from £185
- Garden clearance2 to 8 yard · Branches, turf, green waste4 yard from £185
- Patio or driveway6 yard · Slabs, hardcore, soil6 yard from £280
- House clear-out8 or 12 yard · Furniture and household items8 yard from £260
- Extension or knock-through6 or 8 yard · Rubble, timber, plasterboard6 yard from £280
Not sure? Use the skip size calculator.
Rules in Stafford
- A road permit costs £42 and lasts 7 days on an A, B or C road, 14 elsewhere.
- Staffordshire County Council aims to issue a skip permit within 5 working days.
- With at least 3 days' notice, the council can fast-track a permit for an extra charge.
- An extension costs £42, and the fresh application goes in two working days before the permit expires.
- Only the registered skip company delivering and placing the skip can apply for the permit.
Getting a skip in Stafford
In Stafford town centre, most roads in the Conservation Area run a time-dependent pedestrianisation scheme, and the main shopping streets are mostly traffic-free. Around the Market Square, vehicles may only enter before 10am or after 4pm, and can't move in between. Bollards on Gaolgate Street, Greengate Street and Bridge Street limit where a lorry can pass. Terraces here sit on the back of the pavement with no drive, so ask the skip company to check access times before you book. On narrow streets like Crabbery Street and Mill Street, a 2 yard mini takes the least room.
On County Road and Sash Street in Foregate, and along Chapel Terrace, the Victorian terraces usually rely on on-street parking. Your skip goes on the road there, so you'll need the county permit. A 4 yard midi takes less of the kerb than a larger skip. Castletown has a residents parking scheme, so check with the skip company where yours can stand.
North of Stafford and West of Stafford are large housing sites, with 1,047 and 935 homes built so far. The newer semis and family houses in the northern neighbourhoods have mixed parking, and if you have a drive, an 8 yard large skip can sit there with no permit. For a few bags of rubble, Stafford Recycling Centre on St. Albans Road takes the first two 50-litre bags free. For up to three bulky items, the council's £58.25 collection may suit you better.
Nearest tip to Stafford
- Tip2.7 km away
St. Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
- Open
- 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
- Takes
- Most household waste
- Booking
- No booking needed
- Vans and trailers
- Residents using a van, pick-up, or trailer need a permit; the permit allows 12 visits per year in a van or with a trailer over 1.5 metres. No permit is needed for cars; car visits are unlimited.
- Limits
- A detailed list of accepted waste is linked from the centre page.
- Charges
- Rubble £4 50-litre bag, Soil £4 50L bag, Plasterboard £6 bag, Tyres £6 tyre
- Tip10.2 km away
Beacon Road / Opal Way, Stone Business Park, Stone, ST15 0NN
- Open
- 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027: Monday and Tuesday closed; Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
- Takes
- Most household waste
- Booking
- No booking needed
- Vans and trailers
- Same as Stafford Recycling Centre.
- Limits
- Same as Stafford Recycling Centre.
Other ways to get rid of it in Stafford
For one or two items, the council is often cheaper than a skip. Here’s how they compare.
- Council
Stafford Council bulky waste collection
£58.25 for up to 3 items
Booked with the council.
Best for: One or two large items
- Council
Stafford Council garden waste bin
£45 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 Stafford
452 incidents reported across the Stafford Council area in 2024-25, about 3.2 per 1,000 people.
Council-wide figures, not just Stafford.
Nobody wants fly-tipping in Stafford. 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 Stafford Council
Source: Defra ENV24, fly-tipping incidents reported by local authorities in England, 2024-25.
Questions
- Do I need a road permit for a skip in Stafford, ST16 or ST17?
- Only when it sits on the road or pavement, as your drive needs none. A permit costs £42 for up to 14 days, or 7 days on an A, B or C road. The skip company placing the skip applies. Allow up to 5 working days, or give 3 days' notice and pay the council's fast-track charge.
- Can a skip go near Market Square, Greengate Street or Gaolgate Street, Stafford?
- Only at set times. Vehicles can reach the Market Square area before 10am or after 4pm, and moving within it is strictly prohibited in between. Most roads in the Conservation Area run a time-dependent pedestrianisation scheme, so the skip company has to plan delivery and collection around those hours.
- For rubble in Stafford, ST16 or ST17, is the tip better than a skip?
- For a couple of bags, it usually is. Stafford Recycling Centre in ST16 takes your first two 50-litre bags of rubble or soil free, then charges per bag. For a bigger job, a 6 yard builders skip at £280 saves the trips.
- Is a bulky collection better than a skip in Stafford, ST16 or ST17?
- Stafford Council's special collection takes up to three items for £58.25, booked for a Monday or Wednesday. For a sofa or wardrobe alone, that can work out better than a skip. If you're clearing more, a 4 yard midi at £185 holds bulky items and bags together.
- Which skip fits Crabbery Street, Mill Street or Salter Street in Stafford?
- A 2 yard mini or 4 yard midi, from £110. Crabbery Street, Mill Street and Salter Street are narrower, with buildings right on the pavement. So the skip goes on the road, with a £42 permit covering up to 14 days, or 7 on an A, B or C road. The skip company checks a lorry can reach it.
Guides and tools
Sources
Last checked 28 Oct 2026.
- staffordshire.gov.uk, checked 28 Oct 2026.
- staffordbc.gov.uk, checked 27 Oct 2026.
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