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Skip Hire Tower Hamlets 2026

Tower Hamlets permit
£135
7 days duration
Skip price band
£100-£375
Mini through maxi inclusive

Tower Hamlets Postcodes Covered

E1E2E3E14

Skip Hire Prices in Tower Hamlets by Size

All prices include delivery, hire, and collection. Add £135 for a Tower Hamlets Council permit if the skip is on the highway.

Skip SizeTower Hamlets Price
Mini (2 yard)£100-£160
Midi (4 yard)£150-£240
Builders (6 yard)£215-£370
Large (8 yard)£290-£490
Maxi (12 yard)£360-£615

Tower Hamlets Council Skip Permit

£135 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 Tower Hamlets: What to Expect

Tower Hamlets contains two distinct skip markets. The Canary Wharf E14 commercial market is dominated by major operators serving large-scale fit-out, demolition and refurb projects on the estate. The residential market across Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Mile End, Bow and Poplar is served by independent operators and runs on consumer pricing.

Tower Hamlets Council's permit fee of around £135 for 7 days sits in the inner-London band. Skip placement on the narrow Whitechapel and Bethnal Green streets can be access-constrained; Canary Wharf placements typically require estate management consent in addition to the borough permit.

Tower Hamlets Skip Hire FAQ

How much is a Tower Hamlets skip permit?

Tower Hamlets Council charges around £135 for a 7-day skip permit on the public highway.

Can I have a skip in Canary Wharf?

Yes for residential and commercial projects, subject to both the Tower Hamlets permit and Canary Wharf Group estate management consent for placements on the estate itself.

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Updated May 2026