Enfield Skip Hire

You need a permit from Enfield Council when placing a skip on a public road or pavement. Permits take 2-3 working days to process. We handle the permit application when you book your skip. If the skip sits entirely on your driveway or private land, no permit is needed. Some areas near Enfield town centre have restrictions on skip placement due to parking pressures.

Normal household and garden waste goes in skips, including old furniture, timber, soil, bricks and general rubbish. You cannot put asbestos, batteries, medical waste, electrical items, gas bottles, oil, paint, plasterboard or tyres in skips. These need special disposal through Enfield's recycling centre on Carterhatch Lane. We recycle about 80% of skip waste at our transfer station.

A 2-yard or 4-yard skip suits garden clearances or single-room renovations, holding 25-55 bin bags. Kitchen or bathroom refits need 6-yard or 8-yard skips. Larger projects like loft conversions common in Palmers Green and Southgate properties often require 10-yard skips. The skip must not be filled above the level line or the driver won't collect it. Most domestic customers in Enfield hire 6-yard skips.

We deliver across Enfield borough within 1-2 days. Morning slots tend to fill up first. Delivery to areas like Ponders End can be trickier due to narrow roads, while Edmonton industrial areas usually have easier access. During wet weather, we take care when placing skips on grass or soft surfaces. Ring us before 10am if you need same-day service, though this isn't always possible.

Standard hire is for 7-14 days. Extensions cost extra per day depending on skip size. Let us know a day before collection is due if you need more time. Many building projects in the Enfield area keep skips for 3-4 weeks, especially during the summer months when more renovation work happens. We collect skips Monday to Friday, with limited Saturday collections in some Enfield postcodes.