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Skip hire / Leeds

The 5 best skip hire companies in Leeds

Leeds has a cluster of strong family skip firms around Yeadon and Guiseley in the north west and around the industrial estates south of the city centre. Two firms stand clearly ahead on reviews and facilities; the rest of the top 5 is closer.

  • Checked 3 November 2026
  • 11 firms shortlisted
  • No paid placements

Leeds skip hire / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Aireborough Skip HireYeadon, North West Leeds
9.0
4.9 (103)
2Bill Dyson Skip HireYeadon, North West Leeds
8.2
4.6 (285)
3Skelton SkipsCross Green, East Leeds
7.6
4.4 (43)
4Ramsey Skip HireGuiseley, North West Leeds
7.3
4.6 (86)
5Forge Skip HireArmley, West Leeds
7.0
4.2 (55)

Our score is out of 10. Google ratings and review counts as at 3 November 2026.

Aireborough Skip Hire

Yeadon, North West Leeds

Our score 9.0 / 104.9 from 103 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

The standout skip firm in Leeds. Aireborough has its own yard in Yeadon where waste is sorted, a 96% recycling claim, wait and load, online booking and 4.9 from 942 reviews on Reviews.co.uk as well as 4.9 on Google.

Skip sizes
Mini, midi (4.5 yard), maxi, jumbo and enclosed
Recycling
Claims around 96% recycled
Extras
Wait and load, online booking up to 14 days ahead, permits on request, published extra item charges
Covers
Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate
Worth knowingPrices appear only once you enter a postcode, and rise with distance from Yeadon.
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Bill Dyson Skip Hire

Yeadon, North West Leeds

Our score 8.2 / 104.6 from 285 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

Trading for over 35 years, Bill Dyson runs a licensed waste transfer station and a fleet of skip and roll on roll off lorries. With 285 Google reviews it has the deepest review record in Leeds.

Service
Skips, roll on roll off, scrap metal, contract work
Recycling
Licensed waste transfer station (no rate published)
Covers
Leeds and wider Yorkshire
Worth knowingIts website gives limited detail, so confirm prices and sizes by phone.
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Skelton Skips

Cross Green, East Leeds

Our score 7.6 / 104.4 from 43 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A family-run Leeds firm with more than 40 years in skip hire and its own recycling centre on Knowsthorpe Way, Cross Green. It offers online booking with prices shown.

Skip sizes
Mini, midi and maxi
Recycling
Own recycling centre in Leeds
Extras
Online booking and prices
Covers
Leeds
Worth knowingOnly 43 Google reviews, so there is less customer feedback to go on.
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Ramsey Skip Hire

Guiseley, North West Leeds

Our score 7.3 / 104.6 from 86 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A Guiseley firm on Hallam Street with 4.6 from 86 Google reviews, where customers praise local prices and flexibility. Best for north west Leeds.

Service
Domestic skip hire with an online booking form
Covers
Guiseley, Yeadon, Rawdon, Baildon and the Leeds and Bradford districts
Worth knowingMainly covers north west Leeds, and few details are published online.
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Forge Skip Hire

Armley, West Leeds

Our score 7.0 / 104.2 from 55 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

Based at Scotch Park on Forge Lane in Armley, Forge offers 24 hour online booking and one of the widest ranges in Leeds, from midi skips to roll on roll off containers.

Skip sizes
Midi, maxi, large, enclosed and roll on roll off
Extras
Online booking around the clock, prices online
Covers
Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and West Yorkshire
Worth knowingA 4.2 Google rating is the lowest of our Leeds five.
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Skip permits in Leeds

Leeds City Council. No fee is published; the council confirms the licence fee once an application is received.

Applications must come from a skip company registered with Leeds City Council, by email. Applications received before 9am on a weekday are usually reviewed the same day.

A skip on your own drive or private land does not need a permit. Read the council's skip permit guidance.

Before you book a skip in Leeds

Aireborough, Skelton and Forge all offer online booking with prices shown once you enter your postcode.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency public register.
  • Confirm the price includes VAT, delivery, collection, tipping and the permit.
  • Ask what cannot go in the skip and what extra items such as mattresses or tyres cost.
  • Check the hire period and the charge for keeping the skip longer.
  • Ask for a waste transfer note, which shows where your waste is going.
  • Do not overfill the skip. Waste above the sides can lead to a refused collection or extra charges.

How we ranked / Leeds

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for skip hire in Leeds, then checked each one's website, Companies House record, published licence and permit numbers, council approved operator lists and review platforms. We removed booking sites and brokers that pass your order to another firm, companies that are dissolved or facing strike off, and firms we could not confirm actually supply skips. We may also leave out any company at our editorial discretion.

Each remaining firm was scored out of 10 using the same weighting in every city:

35%Customer reviewsRating and volume on Google, plus Trustpilot, Checkatrade and others where available
25%Operator and licensingOwn skips, lorries and yard; published waste carrier and site permit numbers
15%RecyclingOwn sorting facility and stated recycling or landfill diversion
15%Service and transparencySize range, wait and load, published prices, clear terms
10%Track recordYears trading, company records and accreditations

Other Leeds firms we assessed

Recycling rates are the companies' own claims. Licence and permit numbers are as published by each company; we have not checked every one against the regulator's register. Think we have missed a firm or got something wrong? Tell us through our contact form.

Skip hire in Leeds / FAQs

Do I need a permit for a skip in Leeds?

Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. No fee is published; the council confirms the licence fee once an application is received. Applications must come from a skip company registered with Leeds City Council, by email. Applications received before 9am on a weekday are usually reviewed the same day.

How much does skip hire cost in Leeds?

Aireborough, Skelton and Forge all offer online booking with prices shown once you enter your postcode. Prices depend on skip size, the type of waste, how long you keep it and where you are, so always get a written quote.

What cannot go in a skip?

Most firms will not take asbestos, fridges and freezers, TVs and other electricals, gas bottles, batteries, paint and solvents, or tyres. Plasterboard and mattresses are often accepted for an extra charge. Check with the company before you fill the skip.

Who is the best skip hire company in Leeds?

On our research, Aireborough Skip Hire ranks first in Leeds, followed by Bill Dyson Skip Hire and Skelton Skips. The best choice for you also depends on your location, the skip size you need and whether you want wait and load.

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