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Skip Hire Southwark 2026

Southwark permit
£125
7 days duration
Skip price band
£100-£370
Mini through maxi inclusive

Southwark Postcodes Covered

SE1SE5SE15SE16SE17SE22

Skip Hire Prices in Southwark by Size

All prices include delivery, hire, and collection. Add £125 for a Southwark Council permit if the skip is on the highway.

Skip SizeSouthwark Price
Mini (2 yard)£100-£158
Midi (4 yard)£148-£238
Builders (6 yard)£212-£365
Large (8 yard)£285-£485
Maxi (12 yard)£355-£605

Southwark Council Skip Permit

£125 for 7 days. Required only if the skip is on the public highway, pavement or council-managed land. Set under Section 139 of the Highways Act 1980. For comparison with other UK councils see the full permits guide.

Skip Hire in Southwark: What to Expect

Southwark spans the riverside from Borough and Bankside through Bermondsey, Peckham and Dulwich. Bermondsey and the SE16 docklands have been substantial regeneration sites through the 2020s with corresponding skip demand for residential conversion and fit-out work.

Southwark Council's permit fee of around £125 for 7 days sits with Lambeth at the lower end of the inner-London permit band.

Southwark Skip Hire FAQ

How much is a Southwark skip permit?

Southwark Council charges around £125 for a 7-day skip permit on the public highway.

Can I have a skip in Bermondsey or Peckham?

Yes subject to the Southwark permit and operator access. SE16 dockland streets are generally easier for placement than the SE5 / SE15 Victorian terraces.

Related London Boroughs

Lambeth £125Tower Hamlets £135Wandsworth £115
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Updated May 2026