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Skip hire / Manchester

The 5 best skip hire companies in Manchester

Greater Manchester has a deep pool of established skip firms, from family yards in Salford and Stockport to large recycling operators on the city's edge. We left out several highly rated listings whose companies are dissolved or facing strike off, and others we could not confirm as genuine operators.

Checked 3 November 2026
11 firms shortlisted
No paid placements

Manchester skip hire / at a glance

Pos	Company	Our score	Google
1	Sheridan SkipsNewton Heath, North Manchester	8.7	4.7 (232)
2	Kenny Waste ManagementLittle Hulton, Salford	8.4	4.4 (415)
3	J Dickinson & SonsBlackrod, Bolton	8.1	4.6 (311)
4	Salford SkipsSalford	7.8	4.6 (132)
5	Cheadle Skip HireAdswood, Stockport	7.4	4.5 (210)

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

Sheridan Skips

Newton Heath, North Manchester

Our score 8.7 / 104.7 from 232 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

Family-run with its own recycling facility in north Manchester, Sheridan combines strong reviews (4.7 from more than 230 on Google and 4.4 from 170 on Trustpilot) with the clearest pricing in the city.

Skip sizes: 2 yard £180, 4 yard £230, 8 yard £310, 12 yard £390, 16 yard £495 (inc VAT)
Recycling: Waste sorted with trommels and picking lines at its own facility
Extras: Same day domestic delivery, 10 day standard hire
Covers: Manchester and surrounding boroughs

Worth knowingSome Trustpilot reviews mention full skips waiting too long for collection.

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Kenny Waste Management

Little Hulton, Salford

Our score 8.4 / 104.4 from 415 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

One of Greater Manchester's most established independents, a limited company since 1999, working from a six acre materials recovery and recycling facility in Little Hulton. Its 415 Google reviews are the largest review base of any Manchester skip firm we checked.

Service: Skips, bins, grab hire and roll on roll off
Recycling: Own six acre materials recovery facility
Extras: Tipping facility, commercial contracts
Covers: Greater Manchester

Worth knowingIt leans towards commercial work, so domestic customers should confirm sizes and lead times.

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

J Dickinson & Sons

Blackrod, Bolton

Our score 8.1 / 104.6 from 311 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

Family-owned since 1939, Dickinson runs its own materials recycling facility and haulage fleet and scores 4.6 from more than 300 Google reviews. Its Bolton base makes it best for north and west Manchester.

Skip sizes: 2, 4 and 8 yard domestic; up to 40 yard commercial and roll on roll off
Recycling: All skip waste sorted at its own facility, aiming for zero landfill
Extras: Wait and load, direct tipping, trade accounts
Covers: Bolton, Wigan, Salford and north west Manchester

Worth knowingIt is based outside the city, so check delivery charges if you are in south Manchester.

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Salford Skips

Salford

Our score 7.8 / 104.6 from 132 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

Trading as Salford Skip Hire Ltd since 2006, with lockable skips, wait and load, a wide size range and help with permits.

Skip sizes: 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 25 and 40 yard
Recycling: Aims to recycle everything it collects through sorting (no figure published)
Extras: Same day or scheduled delivery, wait and load, lockable skips, permit help
Covers: Salford and Manchester

Worth knowingNo prices online; every size is by quote.

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Cheadle Skip Hire

Adswood, Stockport

Our score 7.4 / 104.5 from 210 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A Stockport firm trading as a limited company since 2005 from an industrial estate base, with 4.5 stars from more than 200 Google reviews. A good option for south Manchester and Stockport.

Service: Domestic and trade skips
Covers: Stockport, Cheadle and south Manchester

Worth knowingWe could not read its website, so check sizes, prices and licence details when you book.

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

Skip permits in Manchester

Manchester City Council. £42 per permit, valid for up to 7 days.

Your skip company applies for you. Operators must be registered with the council and hold at least £10 million public liability cover. Salford, Trafford, Stockport and the other Greater Manchester boroughs run their own schemes and fees.

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 Manchester

Sheridan Skips publishes the clearest prices in the city: £180 for 2 yard, £230 for 4 yard and £310 for 8 yard, including VAT.

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 / Manchester

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for skip hire in Manchester, 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 Manchester firms we assessed

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Rent-a-Skip Manchester
Brocklehurst Skip Hire
ACS Skip Hire
LC Skip Hire

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 Manchester / FAQs

Do I need a permit for a skip in Manchester?

Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. £42 per permit, valid for up to 7 days. Your skip company applies for you. Operators must be registered with the council and hold at least £10 million public liability cover. Salford, Trafford, Stockport and the other Greater Manchester boroughs run their own schemes and fees.

How much does skip hire cost in Manchester?

Sheridan Skips publishes the clearest prices in the city: £180 for 2 yard, £230 for 4 yard and £310 for 8 yard, including VAT. 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 Manchester?

On our research, Sheridan Skips ranks first in Manchester, followed by Kenny Waste Management and J Dickinson & Sons. 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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