Where should you book a skip or bulky waste collection in the UK?

A traditional skip is not the only way to get rid of bulky waste in the UK. Bag-based services like HIPPOBAG collect a filled bag from your drive without a permit in most cases, national waste firms such as Biffa hire full skips to households and businesses, comparison sites match you with a local skip company, your council will collect a limited number of bulky items, and man-and-van services like Clearabee price and clear waste on the same visit. This comparison sets out published prices, weight limits and booking steps for each.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Declare an interest: GetBrent is one of the options below. Every other platform is described from its own published pages or dated independent sources, and each one is linked so you can check it.

GetBrent

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Marketplace of local UK skip hire and waste clearance companies

Who it is for: Households and businesses booking a skip or clearance
How to join: Search free, no account needed; enquire or request a booking direct from the listing
Pricing: Free for customers, no booking fee - each company sets its own prices
Verification: Businesses carry a Companies House Verified badge once confirmed
Reviews: Yes - reviews come from real enquirers and are checked before they appear

Why GetBrent

+Over 560 UK skip hire and clearance companies, compared by town and borough
+Skip hire, grab hire, house clearance and rubbish removal in one place
+Contact the skip company direct, no broker in the middle

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HIPPOBAG (HIPPO Waste)

Bag-based waste collection service - order a bag, fill it, then book a collection

Who it is for: Households and small trade users needing heavier or bulkier waste removed without a full skip
How to join: Order a bag online at hippowaste.co.uk, fill it, then book a collection online or by phone (0333 999 0 999); guest or member checkout available
Pricing: Reported by HIPPO's own site, September 2026: MIDIBAG bag-only from 15.99 pounds including VAT; collection package prices are shown at checkout rather than on the product page
Verification: No permit is normally required as the bag sits on private land until collection; standard online checkout with card payment
Reviews: Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 22,964 reviews, September 2026

Strengths

+Higher weight limits than some bag rivals - up to 1,000 kg (MIDIBAG) or 1.5 tonnes (MEGABAG/HIPPOSKIP) per HIPPO's own comparison
+90 percent of collections completed within 3 days according to HIPPO
+No need to be home for a contact-free collection

Limitations

-You must buy and fill the bag yourself before booking collection - it is not an instant same-day skip swap
-Collection package pricing is not shown until checkout
-Not suitable for very large volumes that a full skip would handle more easily

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Biffa (skip hire)

National waste management company offering skip hire, plus a separate domestic platform called Skoup

Who it is for: Businesses and organisations directly; households via the Skoup domestic booking platform
How to join: Businesses call 0800 307 307 or request a callback via biffa.co.uk; households book online through skoup.co.uk, where a council permit can be added at checkout
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them
Verification: Biffa or Skoup arranges any required council skip permit and provides a waste transfer note as part of the service
Reviews: Trustpilot 3.5 out of 5 from 8,019 reviews, September 2026

Strengths

+Skip sizes from 6 to 35 cubic yards, covering domestic through to industrial jobs
+Handles council permit paperwork and waste transfer notes on your behalf
+Backed by a large, established national waste management company

Limitations

-No prices published online - every job needs a quote or callback
-Trustpilot reviews are highly mixed (54 percent 5-star but 37 percent 1-star)
-Domestic customers are routed to the separate Skoup brand rather than booking on biffa.co.uk directly

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HuntASkip

Online skip hire comparison and booking marketplace

Who it is for: Households and businesses wanting to compare local skip company prices
How to join: Enter your postcode and dates on huntaskip.com, compare prices from local skip companies the site has searched, then book and pay online (Mastercard, Visa, PayPal or Apple Pay)
Pricing: Not published - you have to contact them (prices are generated per postcode and date rather than published as a fixed list)
Verification: HuntASkip states it works only with registered waste carriers and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office
Reviews: Not found - no dedicated Trustpilot page was located for huntaskip.com at time of writing; the site itself displays customer testimonials

Strengths

+Free to use - no fee is charged for the comparison and booking service itself
+Searches multiple local skip companies automatically rather than you calling around
+Nationwide postcode-based coverage with an app available on iOS and Google Play

Limitations

-No independent third-party review score found to verify service quality
-As a marketplace, actual skip delivery is carried out by a separate local company, not HuntASkip itself
-Pricing is not published in advance of entering your postcode and dates

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Skip hire comparison sites (example: Skip Hire Comparison)

Independent websites that list average local skip prices and connect you to licensed skip companies

Who it is for: Households and businesses wanting to compare prices before booking a skip
How to join: Search by location on a comparison site to see average prices for common skip sizes, then contact or book through a listed supplier
Pricing: Reported by skiphirecomparison.co.uk, September 2026: the site publishes average prices for a selection of major UK cities across several skip size tiers, though exact figures vary by location and are not fixed nationally
Verification: Skiphirecomparison.co.uk states it checks that listed skip companies are licensed to carry waste by the Environment Agency, and recommends customers also ask suppliers for proof of public liability insurance
Reviews: Trustpilot 3.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews, September 2026 for skiphirecomparison.co.uk; note this site displayed a notice that it was not accepting new orders at time of writing, so check current status before relying on any single comparison site

Strengths

+Useful for getting a general sense of local average prices before contacting suppliers directly
+Checks suppliers against Environment Agency waste carrier licensing
+Nationwide coverage in principle, since listings are location-based

Limitations

-Individual comparison sites can go quiet or stop taking orders, so it is worth checking a site is actively trading before relying on it
-You are ultimately contracting with the local skip company, not the comparison site, so terms vary by supplier
-Review volumes for comparison sites are typically much smaller than for the skip companies themselves

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Council bulky waste collection

Local authority collection service for bulky household items

Who it is for: Households in that council's area only - not for trade, construction or business waste
How to join: Book online or by phone through your local council's website, choose the number of items, and usually pay in advance; items are left outside the property or at a designated point on collection day
Pricing: Reported by LoveJunk, September 2026: typically 20 to 40 pounds for 1 to 3 items in many areas, around 10 to 35 pounds per extra item, and can exceed 50 to 70 pounds per booking in some London boroughs; some councils offer one free collection per year
Verification: Handled entirely by the council; no ID check beyond your address and council tax account in most areas
Reviews: Not applicable - service and satisfaction vary by individual local authority rather than a single company

Strengths

+Usually the cheapest option for a small number of household items, and sometimes free once a year
+No need to arrange your own permit or transport
+Run directly by your local authority, so it is a known, accountable service

Limitations

-Most councils cap bookings at 3 to 5 items and only take specific household items (furniture, appliances, mattresses)
-Cannot take construction waste, rubble, plasterboard or any trade/commercial waste
-Waiting times commonly run 1 to 4 weeks, so it is not a same-day option, and rules and prices vary a lot by postcode

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Clearabee

Man-and-van rubbish clearance company with published fixed prices

Who it is for: Households primarily, with separate business waste and commercial skip hire services
How to join: Book online at clearabee.co.uk, choose an estimated load size and date (same-day available if booked by 1pm), and the crew confirms a final quote on arrival before starting work
Pricing: Published on clearabee.co.uk, September 2026: Mini Load (1 cubic yard) 99.99 pounds, Small Load (2 cubic yards) 149.99 pounds, Medium Load (4 cubic yards) 199.99 pounds, Large Load (6 cubic yards) 269.99 pounds, Flexible Load (pay per cubic yard, 2 yard minimum) from 154.99 pounds, and a full 26 cubic yard Luton load at 699.99 pounds
Verification: Standard online booking and payment; crew assess and confirm the actual waste volume on the day before charging
Reviews: Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 38,646 reviews, September 2026

Strengths

+Clear, fixed pricing published by load size, unlike most rivals in this comparison
+Same-day collection available if booked by 1pm
+Very high Trustpilot score with a large review base

Limitations

-Cannot remove raw food, asbestos, chemicals, paints or sharps without prior arrangement
-You still need enough access for a crew and vehicle to reach your waste, unlike a bag left for later collection
-Business/commercial jobs are handled as a separate service line from the household price list

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What the table actually says

•HIPPOBAG can take much heavier loads than some rivals: HIPPO states its MIDIBAG and MEGABAG take up to 1,000 kg and 1.5 tonnes, compared with a 100 kg limit it attributes to Clearabee's equivalent bag.
•Clearabee publishes fixed prices by load size on its own site, from 99.99 pounds for a 1 cubic yard Mini Load up to 699.99 pounds for a full 26 cubic yard Luton van load.
•Council bulky waste collections are typically the cheapest option (commonly 20 to 40 pounds for a few items, per LoveJunk's 2026 cost guide) but only take household items, usually cap the number of items per booking, and cannot take trade or construction waste.

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