Do I need a permit for a skip in Walsall WS1 or WS5?

Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. On your drive it needs none. On the road, the skip company applies to Walsall Council at least three working days ahead, and a non-traffic sensitive street costs £12.40 for up to a week.

What size skip suits a terrace in Caldmore WS1 or Pleck WS2, Walsall?

A 4 yard midi usually suits a clear-out. Caldmore in WS1 and Pleck in WS2 have Walsall's densest Victorian and early 20th century terraces. Without space off the street, the skip goes on the road under the council permit, and a smaller skip takes up less of the road.

Where can I drop off bathroom rubble in Walsall, WS2 or WS9?

Middlemore Lane in Aldridge, WS9, takes rubble and plasterboard, and Fryers Road in Bloxwich takes soil, rubble and hardcore. For a few bags that's the easier route. If you bring a van or trailer, book in advance, as you get one such visit a month. For a full bathroom strip-out, a 6 yard builders skip suits heavy rubble.

How much does Walsall Council charge to collect a sofa in WS3 or WS4?

£30 covers one to three items on Walsall Council's bulky collection. That's the better buy for a sofa, a bed or a wardrobe. Once you're clearing a room's worth of furniture and bags, a 6 yard builders or 8 yard large skip becomes the better option.

Can a skip go on Pleck Road or Hatherton Road, Walsall WS1 or WS2?

Both roads have bus lanes, which other vehicles can't use during their restricted hours. Tell the skip company your exact address when you book, so it can plan where the skip goes. Any skip on the road there still needs Walsall Council's permit, applied for three working days ahead.

A yellow skip of garden waste at the end of the drive of a red-brick semi-detached house

Skips in Walsallfrom£105

Skip hire in Walsall

Walsall skip prices start at £105 across WS1 to WS5 and WS9. On your own drive there's nothing to arrange, and the skip company handles the paperwork for a road spot.

Or call for a price and to book.

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Skip hire prices in Walsall

Guide prices, WS area, ex VAT

Mini
2 yard skip
25 to 35 bin bags
from£105
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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£225
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Large
8 yard skip
60 to 80 bin bags
from£250
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Maxi
12 yard skip
100 to 120 bin bags
from£330
Call to book

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

Other services in Walsall

Skip on the road? Walsall road permit, per day £12.40

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

Council permit page

What size skip for your job in Walsall?

Not sure? Use the skip size calculator.

Rules in Walsall

On a non-traffic sensitive street, Walsall Council's permit costs £12.40 for up to a week.
A traffic sensitive street costs more, and so does a skip kept on the road beyond a week.
The skip company must apply for the permit at least three working days before delivery.
Registered skip companies apply online, and others send a form with payment and proof of public liability insurance.
A hire lasting over a month pays one flat rate, whatever kind of street the skip sits on.

Getting a skip in Walsall

Walsall Council sets its road permit fee by street, and a traffic sensitive street costs more for the week than a quieter one. Pleck Road, Hatherton Road, Lichfield Street and Stafford Street have bus lanes, so mention it when you book if you live on one. The densest Victorian and early 20th century terraces are in Caldmore and the town centre in WS1, and in Pleck and Bentley in WS2. Station Street has terraced houses beside small workshops. For a single room or a small bathroom in one of these terraces, a 4 yard midi is usually enough.

Aldridge, Streetly and Rushall have more substantial semi-detached and detached homes from between the wars and after. If yours has a drive, the skip sits there with no permit, and an 8 yard large suits a full clear-out. Aldridge is also one of the borough's 18 conservation areas. Closer in, Bradford Street has Regency terraces and Victorian villas, and Mellish Road is lined with mid-Victorian villas. Check whether yours has room off the street before you book, as a skip on the road needs the council permit.

For a few bags of rubble, the Middlemore Lane tip in Aldridge is the simpler choice. It takes rubble and plasterboard, though you must book ahead if you bring a van or trailer. Walsall Council collects one to three bulky items for £30, which suits a sofa and a wardrobe better than a skip. Its garden waste collection is free for a 36 week season. For a kitchen refit or a house clearance, a skip still makes more sense, with a 6 yard builders for heavy rubble.

Nearest tip to Walsall

Tip4.3 km away
Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8EE
Open
Monday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday 8am to 4pm; Wednesday 9am to 5pm; Thursday 10am to 6pm; Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 9am to 5pm. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. We're open on other bank holidays.
Takes
General waste, tyres, mattresses, garden waste, plasterboard and rubble
Booking
No booking needed
Limits
No commercial or business waste is permitted. Vehicles longer than 6 metres are not accepted.
Reuse shop
The Re-Use Shop is at Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8EE.

Other ways to get rid of it in Walsall

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

Council
Walsall Council bulky waste collection
£30
Booked with the council.
Best for: One or two large items
Council
Walsall Council garden waste bin
£0 a year
By subscription.
Best for: Regular garden waste
Free
Take it to the tip
Free for household waste
See the tip details below.
Best for: A car or van load you can move yourself

Fly-tipping in Walsall

£400 fixed penalty

6,604 incidents reported across the Walsall Council area in 2024-25, about 22.3 per 1,000 people.

Council-wide figures, not just Walsall.

Nobody wants fly-tipping in Walsall. 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 Walsall 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 Walsall WS1 or WS5?: Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. On your drive it needs none. On the road, the skip company applies to Walsall Council at least three working days ahead, and a non-traffic sensitive street costs £12.40 for up to a week.
What size skip suits a terrace in Caldmore WS1 or Pleck WS2, Walsall?: A 4 yard midi usually suits a clear-out. Caldmore in WS1 and Pleck in WS2 have Walsall's densest Victorian and early 20th century terraces. Without space off the street, the skip goes on the road under the council permit, and a smaller skip takes up less of the road.
Where can I drop off bathroom rubble in Walsall, WS2 or WS9?: Middlemore Lane in Aldridge, WS9, takes rubble and plasterboard, and Fryers Road in Bloxwich takes soil, rubble and hardcore. For a few bags that's the easier route. If you bring a van or trailer, book in advance, as you get one such visit a month. For a full bathroom strip-out, a 6 yard builders skip suits heavy rubble.
How much does Walsall Council charge to collect a sofa in WS3 or WS4?: £30 covers one to three items on Walsall Council's bulky collection. That's the better buy for a sofa, a bed or a wardrobe. Once you're clearing a room's worth of furniture and bags, a 6 yard builders or 8 yard large skip becomes the better option.
Can a skip go on Pleck Road or Hatherton Road, Walsall WS1 or WS2?: Both roads have bus lanes, which other vehicles can't use during their restricted hours. Tell the skip company your exact address when you book, so it can plan where the skip goes. Any skip on the road there still needs Walsall Council's permit, applied for three working days ahead.

Skip hire near Walsall

Sources

Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

go.walsall.gov.uk, checked 28 Oct 2026.

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