Skip Hire in Reading — Next Day Delivery

Reliable Skip Hire Across Reading and the RG Postcodes

The Waste Group provides fast, affordable skip hire in Reading for homeowners, builders, landlords and contractors across the entire RG postcode area. Whether you’re clearing a flat in the town centre, renovating a period property in Caversham, fitting out a unit at Green Park, or working on the Reading Station Hill regeneration, we have the right skip size for the job.

We deliver 4, 6, 8 and 12 yard skips across Reading itself and the surrounding areas — including Caversham, Earley, Lower Earley, Tilehurst, Woodley, Whitley, Calcot and Theale. For larger jobs, RoRo skips, mini skips and grab hire are also available across the RG area.

Order before midday and your skip can be on site the next working day, with a 14 day hire period included as standard. All skips include VAT, delivery, collection and disposal — the price you see is the price you pay.

? Call 0800 652 0160 for a same-day quote, or use our online booking system.

Skip Hire Reading – Sizes and Prices

All Reading skip hire prices below include VAT, delivery, collection, disposal and a 14 day hire period. Prices shown are for RG1 to RG8 postcodes — outer Reading postcodes (RG10) are slightly higher; call 0800 652 0160 for an exact quote for your address.

4 Yard Skip in Reading — From £281 inc VAT

Our smallest skip and the most popular choice for small Reading domestic projects. A 4 yard skip holds roughly 30 to 40 bin bags or the equivalent of a small bathroom strip-out. Ideal for garden clearances in Caversham terraces, small kitchen refits in Earley, or one-room declutters in Reading flats. Compact enough to fit on most driveways without a permit.

6 Yard Skip in Reading — From £327 inc VAT

The most-hired skip size in Reading and the best all-rounder for builder’s waste. A 6 yard skip suits a typical bathroom or kitchen refit, a medium garden clearance, or a small extension build. Holds approximately 50 to 60 bin bags. Works well for trade jobs across Tilehurst, Woodley and Whitley where space is at a premium.

8 Yard Skip in Reading — From £401 inc VAT

Our most popular trade and construction skip in the RG area. An 8 yard skip handles full house clearances in larger Reading properties, mid-sized renovation jobs, or a full landscaping project. Holds roughly 80 bin bags. The standard choice for builders working on Reading Station Hill, Green Park fit-outs and residential extensions across Lower Earley.

12 Yard Skip in Reading — From £523 inc VAT

Our largest standard skip — built for bulky, lightweight waste like furniture, cardboard, plasterboard and packaging. A 12 yard skip suits full property clearances in larger Caversham or Sonning homes, commercial fit-outs, and site clearances. Holds approximately 100 to 120 bin bags. Note: 12 yard skips cannot be used for heavy waste like soil, rubble or concrete due to weight limits — choose an 8 yard for heavy materials.

Mini Skips, RoRo Skips and Grab Hire in Reading

For very small jobs, 2 and 3 yard mini skips are available across Reading. For major construction or commercial waste, we supply 20, 30 and 40 yard RoRo containers across the RG area. Grab hire is also available for muck-away, soil removal and aggregate work across Reading. Call 0800 652 0160 to discuss your project.

Not sure which size you need? Call 0800 652 0160 and we’ll recommend the right skip based on your job — it’s better to size up than have to order a second skip.

What Can You Put in a Skip in Reading?

Most general household and construction waste is accepted in our Reading skips. If you’re not sure about a specific item, call 0800 652 0160 before loading — it’s much cheaper to ask than to face a contamination charge at the depot.

Accepted in your Reading skip

• Household waste — furniture, carpets, flooring, packaging
• Garden waste — soil, turf, branches, hedge cuttings, plants
• Construction waste — bricks, rubble, concrete, tiles (4, 6 and 8 yard skips only)
• Wood — timber, MDF, plywood, untreated pallets
• Metal — pipes, wire, small appliance casings (no fridges or freezers)
• Plasterboard — accepted but must be bagged and kept separate from general waste
• Bathroom and kitchen strip-out — units, worktops, sanitaryware
• Cardboard, paper and general non-hazardous packaging

Not allowed in your Reading skip

• Asbestos in any form — we offer separate asbestos collection across Reading, call 0800 652 0160
• Fridges, freezers and air conditioning units (contain regulated refrigerants)
• Mattresses (subject to a separate disposal charge if loaded)
• Tyres of any size
• Paint, solvents, oils and chemicals
• Batteries — car, household or industrial
• TVs, monitors and electrical waste (WEEE items)
• Gas bottles and pressurised containers
• Clinical or medical waste
• Japanese knotweed and other invasive plant material

Mixing heavy and light waste

Heavy waste like soil, rubble and concrete must go in 4, 6 or 8 yard skips only. Our 12 yard skips are designed for bulky lightweight waste — overloading a 12 yard skip with rubble exceeds legal vehicle weight limits and the skip will be refused at the depot. If your job mixes heavy and light waste, the safest option is two smaller skips or one 8 yard with a dedicated muck-away grab lorry. Call 0800 652 0160 if you’re unsure.

Asbestos in Reading — separate collection service

If you’ve found suspected asbestos during a Reading renovation — common in pre-2000 properties across Caversham, Tilehurst and the older parts of central Reading — do not put it in a general skip. We offer a dedicated asbestos collection service across Reading and the wider RG area. Call 0800 652 0160 for advice and pricing.

Skip Hire Across Reading and the Wider RG Postcode Area

The Waste Group delivers skips to every part of Reading and the surrounding villages and towns covered by the RG postcode area. Whether you’re in the centre of town, the suburbs, or one of the villages on the edge of the borough, we have a vetted local carrier ready to deliver.

Reading neighbourhoods we cover

• Reading town centre (RG1) — Oracle Centre, Station Hill, Friar Street, Kings Road, Forbury
• Caversham and Lower Caversham (RG4) — including Caversham Heights, Emmer Green and Mapledurham
• Earley and Lower Earley (RG6) — University of Reading Whiteknights campus area, Maiden Erlegh
• Whitley and Whitley Wood (RG2) — including Coley, Coley Park and Whitley Wood Lane
• Tilehurst and Calcot (RG30, RG31) — including Norcot, Kentwood and Little Heath
• Woodley and Sonning (RG5, RG4) — including Woodford Park, Bulmershe and Sonning Common
• Theale, Burghfield and Spencers Wood (RG7) — including Mortimer, Three Mile Cross and Grazeley
• Twyford, Wargrave and Charvil (RG10) — outer Reading postcodes (slightly higher pricing applies)

Easy access from M4 Junctions 10, 11 and 12

Our brokerage network covers every road approach into Reading — from the M4 corridor at Junction 11 (Reading South) and Junction 12 (Theale), to the A4 east-west route through the town, the A33 down to the M4, and the A329(M) east toward Wokingham and Bracknell. This means same or next-day delivery is achievable across the whole RG area when ordered before midday.

Reading construction and development sites

Reading is one of the most active construction markets in the Thames Valley, with major ongoing projects including the Station Hill regeneration in central Reading, continued expansion at Green Park business campus, the Reading Gateway development off the A33, and ongoing residential builds across Lower Earley, Shinfield and Spencers Wood. We supply skips to builders, contractors and project managers working on all of these schemes.

Skip hire for Reading universities, schools and businesses

We work with property managers, facilities teams and contractors at the University of Reading (Whiteknights and London Road campuses), Reading College, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and across Reading’s commercial and retail estate. Trade accounts are available with consolidated invoicing — call 0800 652 0160 to set one up.

Outside the RG postcode area?

If you’re just outside Reading, we also cover skip hire across the wider Berkshire area including Wokingham, Slough, Thatcham, Newbury, Bracknell and Maidenhead.

Trade Skip Hire in Reading — For Builders, Contractors and Property Pros

The Waste Group is set up for trade. If you run a building firm, property maintenance company, landscaping business or facilities management operation in Reading, our trade accounts are designed to take the friction out of skip ordering — so you can focus on the job, not chasing waste.

Why Reading builders choose us for trade skip hire

• Priority booking — trade account holders are booked first when capacity is tight
• Consolidated monthly invoicing — one invoice per month, not one per skip
• Agreed credit terms — 14 or 30 day terms available subject to credit approval
• Site repeat orders — once we have your site details on file, reorders take under a minute
• Multiple skip discounts — better rates for ongoing or multi-skip jobs
• Same-day quotes — call before midday and we’ll have pricing back to you that day
• Asbestos and hazardous waste — separate licensed collection across Reading, no need to use a second supplier

Skip hire for Reading construction projects

We supply skips, RoRo containers and grab hire to construction sites across Reading and the wider RG area, including ongoing work on the Station Hill regeneration in central Reading, fit-out projects at Green Park business campus, residential developments across Lower Earley, Shinfield and Spencers Wood, and commercial refurbishment work across the town centre and the Oracle area.

For larger sites, RoRo containers (20, 30 and 40 yard) are usually more cost-effective than multiple smaller skips. Grab hire is the right answer for muck-away, soil removal and aggregate work — particularly on Reading’s many cut-and-fill residential developments. Call 0800 652 0160 to discuss the right setup for your site.

Property managers, landlords and letting agents

Managing rental properties across Reading? Whether it’s end-of-tenancy clearances in Earley student lets, void property strip-outs in Tilehurst, or full refurbishments in Caversham, we work with Reading’s letting agents and property managers to handle waste removal at scale. Trade accounts work the same way — agreed pricing, monthly billing, priority booking.

Open a trade account in Reading

Setting up a trade account takes about ten minutes and a credit check. Call 0800 652 0160, ask for trade accounts, and we’ll have you set up the same day. There’s no minimum spend and no monthly commitment — just better rates, less hassle, and one supplier for all your Reading waste.

Skip Permits and Placement in Reading

Where you put your skip in Reading affects whether you need a permit, how quickly we can deliver, and whether the skip will be accepted by our drivers when they arrive. Here’s what you need to know before booking.

Do I need a permit for a skip in Reading?

You only need a permit if your skip will be placed on a public road, pavement, grass verge or other public land in Reading. If the skip sits entirely on your private driveway, garden or off-road parking, no permit is required.

Skip permits in Reading are issued by Reading Borough Council. We can arrange the permit on your behalf when you book — just let us know when you call 0800 652 0160 that the skip will be on the road. We’ll handle the application; you just need to allow extra lead time as council processing typically takes 3 to 5 working days.

How much does a Reading skip permit cost?

Reading Borough Council sets the permit fee and reviews it periodically. As permit rates can change, the most reliable way to confirm the current cost is to call us on 0800 652 0160 — we’ll quote the latest Reading Council fee with your skip booking. Permits are typically valid for 14 days to match your hire period.

Skip placement rules in Reading

• On a driveway — no permit needed, fastest and cheapest option
• On a public road — permit required, plus reflective lights and traffic cones (we provide these)
• On a pavement — permit required, must allow safe pedestrian passage
• Blocking a footpath fully — not permitted under any circumstances
• On a private estate or shared driveway — check with your landlord, freeholder or estate management before booking
• On a red route or major Reading road — restrictions apply, call us to check feasibility

Access requirements for Reading skip delivery

Our delivery vehicles need clear access to drop the skip in your chosen position. Before booking, please check:

• Overhead clearance — minimum 5 metres clear above the drop point (no low branches, cables or carport roofs)
• Width — minimum 3 metres clear width for the lorry to pass through
• Surface — driveway must be solid (block paving, concrete or tarmac); soft ground or gravel may not support the skip and lorry weight
• Parked cars — please move any cars from the drop area before delivery
• Narrow Reading streets — many central Reading and Caversham streets have access restrictions; let us know your address when booking and we’ll confirm if a smaller delivery vehicle is needed

If you’re not sure your access is suitable, send a photo or call 0800 652 0160 before booking — we’d much rather check first than send a vehicle that can’t deliver.

Why Choose The Waste Group for Skip Hire in Reading

The Waste Group has been arranging skip hire and waste services since 2007. We work with vetted, licensed local carriers across Reading and the wider RG postcode area to deliver fast, reliable skip hire — without the hidden charges and last-minute cancellations that give the industry a bad name.

Established 2007 — almost 20 years in waste services

We’re not a faceless online comparison site. The Waste Group has been operating in the South of England since 2007, with our head office in Wareham, Dorset. We’ve grown from a single-vehicle Dorset operation into a national waste broker working with carrier partners across the UK — and we treat every Reading booking with the same care as a job on our home patch.

Vetted local Reading carriers

Every carrier in our Reading network is licensed by the Environment Agency and vetted for insurance, vehicle standards and customer service history. If a carrier’s standards slip, they leave the network — your booking goes only to operators we’d be happy to use ourselves.

Transparent pricing — no surprises

The price we quote is the price you pay. All Reading skip hire prices include VAT, delivery, collection, disposal and a 14 day hire period. No fuel surcharges, no weekend levies, no “admin fees” added at the end. If you’re quoted £281 for a 4 yard skip, you pay £281.

Real people on the phone

Call 0800 652 0160 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and you’ll speak to a real person who can quote, book and confirm your Reading skip in under five minutes. No call queues, no overseas call centres, no chatbots.

Full waste service across Reading

Beyond standard skip hire, we offer asbestos collection and disposal, RoRo skips, grab hire, road sweeper hire, mini skips and trade waste services across Reading and the RG area — so you don’t need to juggle multiple suppliers for a single project. Call us to discuss anything beyond the standard skip range.