HOW TO HIRE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a skip hire company in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A skip hire in Ireland costs €200–€930 per skip, typically around €350. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a skip hire company in five steps
- Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — waste Types Accepted — skip hire services typically accept a variety of waste types, including general household waste, construction debris, and garden waste.
- How does size of the skip change the price?A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of hire change the price?A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of waste being disposed of change the price?Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Permits and Regulations — if you plan to place a skip on a public road, you may require a permit from your local council, which the skip hire company can often assist with — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a skip hire company job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
National Waste Collection Permit
Every waste collector in Ireland must hold a valid collection permit from the NWCPO. The permit number reads NWCPO-YY-NNNNN-NN, must be displayed on the vehicle, and a copy must be carried in it. The permit names the waste types, vehicles and areas allowed — a permit for one thing is not a permit for another.
Search the National Waste Collection Permit Office register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. facilityregister.nwcpo.ie →
Insurance
Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
Identity
Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a skip hire company coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.
Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — waste Types Accepted — skip hire services typically accept a variety of waste types, including general household waste, construction debris, and garden waste.
A good answer: A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Permits and Regulations — if you plan to place a skip on a public road, you may require a permit from your local council, which the skip hire company can often assist with — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a skip hire company job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property — delivery and Collection — most skip hire services include delivery to your specified location and collection once the skip is full.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the skip hire company starts, and an itemised invoice after — types of Skips Available — skip hire services offer a range of skip sizes, from mini skips suitable for small home decluttering to large builders' skips for construction projects.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the skip — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything.
- Duration of hire — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours.
- Type of waste being disposed of — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy.
- Delivery and Collection — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They are not on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
- They will not talk about it: size of the skip — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything
- They will not talk about it: duration of hire — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours
- They will not talk about it: type of waste being disposed of — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy
- A price for the skip hire company before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
What a skip hire company costs: €200–€930 per skip
The figures are for the job, per skip, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential skip hire and Commercial skip hire each carry their own band. Skip Hire price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Skip hire companies near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the skip — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything — that is what the skip hire company is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of hire — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfType of waste being disposed of — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherDelivery and Collection — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the skip hire company is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider the weight limits of the skip, especially if disposing of heavy materials.
- Types of Skips Available
- Skip hire services offer a range of skip sizes, from mini skips suitable for small home decluttering to large builders' skips for construction projects.
- Delivery and Collection
- Most skip hire services include delivery to your specified location and collection once the skip is full.
- Permits and Regulations
- If you plan to place a skip on a public road, you may require a permit from your local council, which the skip hire company can often assist with.
- Waste Types Accepted
- Skip hire services typically accept a variety of waste types, including general household waste, construction debris, and garden waste.
- Residential Skip Hire
- Ideal for homeowners undertaking renovations or decluttering, this service provides skips in various sizes for easy waste disposal.
- Commercial Skip Hire
- Designed for businesses managing larger volumes of waste, this service accommodates construction debris or office clear-outs.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a skip hire company: questions people ask
The cost of skip hire can vary based on several factors, including the size of the skip, the duration of hire, and the type of waste being disposed of. Additionally, location and permit requirements can also affect the overall price.
Typically, skips can be hired for a period ranging from a few days to several weeks, depending on your needs. It's advisable to check with your skip hire provider for their specific terms regarding duration.
Generally, skip hire does not require a qualified specialist unless you are dealing with hazardous materials that need special handling. For regular waste disposal, a general service is sufficient.
Many skip hire companies offer same-day or emergency services, but availability may vary by location. It's best to contact local providers directly to confirm if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, you can book multiple skips for different jobs, especially if you have various types of waste to dispose of. Discuss your requirements with the skip hire company to arrange the best solution for your projects.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- National Waste Collection Permit Office — facility register
- EPA — waste permits and certificates of registration
- Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment — waste enforcement
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — SKIP HIRE - WASTE DISPOSAL (Other services) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only