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Skip hire / Newcastle

The 5 best skip hire companies in Newcastle

Tyneside has a healthy mix of skip firms with very strong reviews, many based just outside Newcastle in Blaydon, Gateshead and Washington. The top five are separated more by facilities and transparency than by ratings.

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

Newcastle skip hire / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Bells Waste DisposalBlaydon-on-Tyne
8.8
4.7 (267)
2Uneeda Skip HireWashington, Tyne and Wear
8.4
4.9 (208)
3JMC Skip HireEast Newcastle
8.1
5.0 (76)
4Parks SkipsBrunswick, North Newcastle
7.8
4.9 (114)
5NE WasteAwayGateshead
7.5
5.0 (167)

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

Bells Waste Disposal

Blaydon-on-Tyne

Our score 8.8 / 104.7 from 267 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

Runs its own waste transfer station in Blaydon, where customers can also tip waste, publishes its Environment Agency permit number, and has the strongest review record on Tyneside at 4.7 from 267 reviews.

Service
Skip hire including wait and load, clearances, commercial waste
Recycling
Says it recycles up to 80% of waste collected
Licences
Environment Agency permit WE20438A, published; WAMITAB Level 4
Covers
Newcastle, Gateshead and Tyneside
Worth knowingNo prices online.
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Uneeda Skip Hire

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Our score 8.4 / 104.9 from 208 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

4.9 from more than 200 Google reviews and clear prices from £140 including VAT for seven days, with a drop and load option for quick jobs.

Skip sizes
2, 4, 6 and 8 yard
Extras
Drop and load, up to 7 day hire, no hidden fees
Covers
Washington, Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle
Worth knowingBased in Washington, and no skips above 8 yard.
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JMC Skip Hire

East Newcastle

Our score 8.1 / 105.0 from 76 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A Newcastle metal and waste recycling business with a yard on St Lawrence Road, 5.0 on Google and 9.97 out of 10 from 57 Checkatrade reviews.

Service
Skip hire, house and commercial clearances, rubble removal
Licences
Waste carrier CBDU372809, listed on Checkatrade
Covers
Newcastle and Tyneside
Worth knowingLimited detail on sizes and prices online.

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

Parks Skips

Brunswick, North Newcastle

Our score 7.8 / 104.9 from 114 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A north Newcastle firm on the Brunswick Industrial Estate with 4.9 from more than 100 Google reviews, offering wait and load and commercial roll on roll off as well as household skips.

Skip sizes
4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 yard, plus roll on roll off
Extras
Wait and load, regular commercial service
Covers
Newcastle and surrounding areas
Worth knowingNo prices or recycling figures published.
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NE WasteAway

Gateshead

Our score 7.5 / 105.0 from 167 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A Gateshead company with 5.0 from 167 Google reviews and 9.49 out of 10 on Checkatrade, offering skip hire alongside house, office and warehouse clearances, with a waste transfer note for every job.

Service
Skip hire and clearances
Covers
Gateshead, Newcastle and Tyneside
Worth knowingWe could not confirm its own yard, and one reviewer reported a collection much earlier than expected.

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

Skip permits in Newcastle

Newcastle City Council. £40 per permit, covering up to 28 days.

Your skip company usually applies. Allow around 10 weekdays for processing. No permit is needed on private property.

Read the council's skip permit guidance.

Before you book a skip in Newcastle

Uneeda Skip Hire publishes prices from £140 including VAT for seven days.

  • 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 / Newcastle

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

Do I need a permit for a skip in Newcastle?

Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. £40 per permit, covering up to 28 days. Your skip company usually applies. Allow around 10 weekdays for processing. No permit is needed on private property.

How much does skip hire cost in Newcastle?

Uneeda Skip Hire publishes prices from £140 including VAT for seven days. 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 Newcastle?

On our research, Bells Waste Disposal ranks first in Newcastle, followed by Uneeda Skip Hire and JMC Skip Hire. 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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Clearing a whole property? See the best house clearance companies in Newcastle, or for a few bulky items, the best junk clearance companies in Newcastle.

Every waste service in Newcastle

See our number 1 for every type of job, local prices, permits and free council options on one page: the best waste companies in Newcastle.

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Useful guides: What Size Skip Do I Need for My Project?, Do I Need a Permit to Put a Skip on the Road?, What Can and Cannot Go in a Skip?.