Skip Hire in Swanley, Kent
Need skip hire in Swanley? We deliver skips right across the town and the villages around it, with sizes to match anything from a garden clear-out to a full refurb.
BR8
Or call: 01795 413588
Where do you need it delivered?
No card needed to check prices
2-min booking
Permit available at checkout
Licensed Waste Carrier
3-Week Standard Hire
Permit Handling Included
Local Kent Company
Swanley Skip Hire You Can Count On
Swanley is a busy west Kent commuter town sitting just off the M25 at Junction 3, which makes it one of the easier spots in the county for us to reach. It’s a mix of post-war estates, newer developments around White Oak, and older properties through Swanley Village and out towards Hextable – so the skip jobs we run here span everything from driveway-based kitchen rip-outs to loft conversions and garden landscaping. The M25 proximity also means a steady flow of trade customers working on commercial fit-outs and construction across the borough.
We cover the BR8 postcode and the wider area, including Hextable, Crockenhill, Swanley Village, Sutton-at-Hone, Farningham, Eynsford and White Oak.
Skip Sizes & Prices
4 Yard Small
3.1m³ · ~30 bin bags
£190
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6 Yard Medium
£220
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8 Yard Builder's
£250
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12 Yard Large
£355
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For commercial and industrial volumes, see our Commercial Skip Hire page.
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Council Skip Permits
Dropping the skip on a driveway or any private land? No permit required. You only need one if the skip has to go on a public road, pavement or verge.
We’ll sort the permit application for you. Just pick the road permit option when you book and we’ll file it with Kent County Council Highways on your behalf. The fee is £100 and covers a 2-week period. Give us at least 5 working days’ notice before delivery – permits cannot be rushed through.
| Detail | Information |
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| Issuing Authority | Kent County Council (Highways) |
| Permit Fee | £100 (up to 2 weeks, inc. application) |
| Permit Validity | Up to 2 weeks |
| Processing Time | Allow at least 5 working days |
| Additional Requirements | Skip must display reflective markers and amber lights after dark |
Accepted Waste Types
Most waste items can be placed into your skip, including (but not limited to) the items below. Many of these items can also be recycled separately by our other services.
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Dry Waste
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Wood
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Builders’ Waste
Hardcore, inert, rubble, concrete, bricks, windows, doors, renovation/demolition waste
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Garden Waste and Soils
non hazardous
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Scrap Metal
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Cardboard
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Plasterboard
<5% of entire skip contents and bagged
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Paper
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Glass
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Plastics
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General Waste
Prohibited & Hazardous Waste
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Aerosols
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Asbestos
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Batteries
Including Lithium-Ion
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Vapes
Including Lithium-Ion
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Chemicals and Solvents
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Hazarous Waste
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Large Logs
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Medical Waste
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Fluorescent Lighting
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Food Waste*
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Gas Cylinders
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Appliances
Tumble Driers, Microwaves, Fridges or Freezers
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Tree Stumps over 50cm
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Invasive Plant Species
Including Japanese Knot Weed
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Mattresses
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Liquid & Paints
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Perishable Waste
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Tv's & Monitors
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Toxic Waste
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Explosives
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Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Damaged Waste
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Tumble Driers
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Tyres
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Cement Sheets
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Oil or Fuel
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Artex
How It Works
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Get a Quote
Call us or fill in the online form. Give us your Swanley postcode and the size you’re after. Not sure? We’ll talk it through with you.
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We Deliver
Your skip turns up at the agreed time. If a road permit is needed, we’ll have it in place before drop-off.
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Fill It Up
Standard hire is 1-2 weeks. Need longer? Extensions are available at £50 per week – just let us know.
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We Collect & Recycle
When you’re ready, give us a call to book collection. Your waste heads to our Kent recycling facilities, where as much as possible is diverted from landfill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not if the skip is going on your own driveway or private land. If it needs to sit on a public road or pavement, you'll need a skip permit from Kent County Council Highways. The fee is £100 for a 2-week period and we'll handle the application for you - just choose the permit option when booking and give us at least 5 working days' notice before delivery.
Prices depend on your postcode and the skip size you pick. As a starting guide: a 4-yard skip from £190, 6-yard from £220, 8-yard from £250 and 12-yard from £355. All prices exclude VAT and are effective from January 2026. Prices may be higher depending on your exact location within the Swanley area, so get a quote to lock in your figure.
For a full clearance, most Swanley customers go for an 8-yard builders skip. It takes roughly 80 bin bags - enough for the contents of most homes. If you're only doing one or two rooms, a 4-yard usually covers it. For larger detached properties around Swanley Village or Hextable, it's often worth stepping up to a 12-yard so you don't end up booking a second delivery.
Yes. We cover the whole Swanley area, including Hextable, Crockenhill, Swanley Village, Sutton-at-Hone, Farningham, Eynsford and White Oak. We need a minimum of two working days' notice for all deliveries. Drop us a line to confirm availability for your postcode.
Standard hire is 1-2 weeks. After that, extensions are £50 per week. If you're mid-project and need a bit more time, just give us a call and we'll get it sorted.
We Deliver Across Swanley
We cover the full Swanley area. All postcodes, no exceptions.
Hextable · Crockenhill · Swanley Village · Sutton-at-Hone · Farningham · Eynsford · White Oak
Or call: 01795 413588
4-12yd
Skip sizes for domestic, trade and commercial projects
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Standard hire period included with every skip booking
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Ready to Hire a Skip?
Get a quote online or call our team. Skips from £190 + VAT, delivered across Swanley.