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Skip hire / Liverpool

The 5 best skip hire companies in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of the strongest skip markets we have looked at, with several family firms holding near-perfect ratings and their own yards in Knowsley, Old Swan and Kirkby. Separating the top two was close.

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

Liverpool skip hire / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Kirkby SkipsKnowsley Industrial Park
9.0
4.9 (174)
2OB Skips and RecyclingOld Swan and Bootle
8.8
4.9 (318)
3Oldham BrosKirkby
8.2
4.8 (65)
4Central WastePenny Lane, South Liverpool
7.7
4.9 (245)
5Wavertree WasteWavertree, South Liverpool
6.9
4.0 (58)

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

Kirkby Skips

Knowsley Industrial Park

Our score 9.0 / 104.9 from 174 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

A family-owned firm established in 1989 with its own licensed transfer station on Knowsley Industrial Park and a claim that 100% of the waste it receives is diverted from landfill. Reviews are near perfect at 4.9.

Skip sizes
4 ton and 8 ton skips, 12 and 14 yard enclosed
Recycling
Claims 100% diverted from landfill
Extras
Same day hire, roll on roll off, permits arranged
Covers
Liverpool, Knowsley and Merseyside
Worth knowingNo prices online, so ask for a quote.
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OB Skips and Recycling

Old Swan and Bootle

Our score 8.8 / 104.9 from 318 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

The most reviewed skip firm in Liverpool at 4.9 from more than 300 Google reviews, with yards in Old Swan and Bootle, its own wagons and online booking with clear prices.

Skip sizes
4 ton from £192, 6 ton from £240, 8 ton from £288 (inc VAT); 30 yard roll on roll off
Recycling
Scrap metal recycling
Extras
Online booking, same day delivery, enclosed skips, trade accounts
Covers
Liverpool and Merseyside
Worth knowingRoad permits are charged on top of the skip price.
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Oldham Bros

Kirkby

Our score 8.2 / 104.8 from 65 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A family firm founded in 1946 with its own yard and weighbridge in Kirkby, best known for demolition and scrap. It publishes skip prices and offers roll on roll off up to 40 yard.

Skip sizes
2, 4 and 8 ton from £180, £220 and £280; 15 to 40 yard roll on roll off
Recycling
Wood and scrap metal recycling
Credentials
CHAS, Constructionline and SSIP accredited
Covers
Liverpool and Merseyside
Worth knowingFewer reviews (65) than the two firms above.
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Central Waste

Penny Lane, South Liverpool

Our score 7.7 / 104.9 from 245 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A Penny Lane business with 4.9 from 245 Google reviews. It concentrates on commercial waste but also supplies skips.

Service
Skip hire, wheelie bins, commercial collections, waste audits
Covers
Liverpool
Worth knowingMainly commercial, so domestic customers should check skip sizes and availability.

Website not listed. Search the company name to find contact details.

Wavertree Waste

Wavertree, South Liverpool

Our score 6.9 / 104.0 from 58 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

Part of the CCC Skip Hire Group and trading for more than 20 years, with its own fleet of skips, crane skips and roll on roll off containers.

Skip sizes
2, 4, 8 and 14 ton skips; 20 to 40 yard roll on roll off
Extras
Crane skips, trade accounts
Covers
Liverpool
Worth knowingA 4.0 Google rating is the weakest of our Liverpool five.

Website not listed. Search the company name to find contact details.

Skip permits in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council. £44 per skip, valid for up to 7 days.

Only registered skip operators can apply. A skip placed on the road without a permit can lead to a £200 penalty on top of the £44 fee.

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 Liverpool

OB Skips and Oldham Bros publish prices: OB from £192 for a 4 ton skip including VAT, and Oldham Bros from £180 for a 2 ton skip.

  • 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 / Liverpool

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for skip hire in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool / FAQs

Do I need a permit for a skip in Liverpool?

Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. £44 per skip, valid for up to 7 days. Only registered skip operators can apply. A skip placed on the road without a permit can lead to a £200 penalty on top of the £44 fee.

How much does skip hire cost in Liverpool?

OB Skips and Oldham Bros publish prices: OB from £192 for a 4 ton skip including VAT, and Oldham Bros from £180 for a 2 ton skip. 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 Liverpool?

On our research, Kirkby Skips ranks first in Liverpool, followed by OB Skips and Recycling and Oldham Bros. 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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