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Skip hire / Sheffield

The 5 best skip hire companies in Sheffield

Sheffield's skip market is dominated by long-standing firms in the Lower Don Valley around Attercliffe and Darnall. Customer ratings are lower here than in most cities, so the gaps between our five are small.

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

Sheffield skip hire / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Fletchers Waste ManagementDarnall, East Sheffield
8.0
4.1 (227)
2Dixons SkipsAttercliffe, East Sheffield
7.3
4.2 (103)
3Fawkes RecyclingHeeley, Sheffield (and Chesterfield)
6.9
4.1 (23)
4Arthurs SkipsNeepsend, Sheffield
6.7
4.0 (164)
5KCM Waste ManagementRotherham (serves Sheffield)
6.4
3.8 (92)

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

Fletchers Waste Management

Darnall, East Sheffield

Our score 8.0 / 104.1 from 227 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

Trading in Sheffield for more than 40 years and part of the Beauparc group since 2024. Fletchers runs its own site at Clement Works with a 98% recycling claim and instant online quotes, and has 4.1 from about 1,270 Trustpilot reviews. The Mr Rubble Skip Hire brand (4.5 from 477 Google reviews) operates from the same site.

Skip sizes
4 to 16 yard
Recycling
Claims more than 98% of waste is recycled
Extras
Instant online quotes, delivery within 24 hours
Covers
Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield and Doncaster
Worth knowingTrustpilot complaints mention late or missed deliveries and slow refunds.
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Dixons Skips

Attercliffe, East Sheffield

Our score 7.3 / 104.2 from 103 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

A family firm with more than 30 years in Sheffield, its own yard on Washford Road in Attercliffe and a recycling facility handling plastic, paper, glass and metal.

Skip sizes
Mini, midi, builders and large builders
Extras
Online ordering, same day service often available
Covers
Sheffield, Rotherham and South Yorkshire
Worth knowingNo prices or waste carrier number published online.
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Fawkes Recycling

Heeley, Sheffield (and Chesterfield)

Our score 6.9 / 104.1 from 23 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A skip and grab hire firm with a Sheffield depot at Heeley Arches and a longer-established Chesterfield base that scores 4.7 from 60 Google reviews. It offers one of the widest size ranges in the city.

Skip sizes
4 to 40 yard
Extras
Grab hire, aggregates
Covers
Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Worth knowingIts Sheffield listing has only 23 reviews.
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Arthurs Skips

Neepsend, Sheffield

Our score 6.7 / 104.0 from 164 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A construction-focused firm working from the Old Gasworks on Parkwood Road, with its own recycling site and grab hire, haulage and muck away services.

Service
Skips, grab hire, haulage, muck away
Extras
Online ordering portal
Covers
Sheffield
Worth knowingBetter suited to trade customers, and little detail is published on prices or licensing.
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KCM Waste Management

Rotherham (serves Sheffield)

Our score 6.4 / 103.8 from 92 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A Rotherham firm with more than 40 years in the trade that arranges permits, offers wait and load and lets you book online.

Skip sizes
3 to 16 yard
Extras
Wait and load, skip exchange, permits arranged, online booking
Covers
Rotherham, Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Worth knowingA 3.8 Google rating, and it is based in Rotherham rather than Sheffield.
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Skip permits in Sheffield

Sheffield City Council. £17 for up to 15 days, and £17 for each 15 day extension.

Only an authorised skip hire contractor can apply. Extra charges apply if the skip sits in a pay and display bay or on yellow lines.

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 Sheffield

Fletchers' Mr Rubble brand publishes prices, starting at £195 for a 3 yard skip 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 / Sheffield

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for skip hire in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield 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? Email hello@bestwastecompanies.co.uk.

Skip hire in Sheffield / FAQs

Do I need a permit for a skip in Sheffield?

Only if the skip goes on a public road or pavement. £17 for up to 15 days, and £17 for each 15 day extension. Only an authorised skip hire contractor can apply. Extra charges apply if the skip sits in a pay and display bay or on yellow lines.

How much does skip hire cost in Sheffield?

Fletchers' Mr Rubble brand publishes prices, starting at £195 for a 3 yard skip 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 Sheffield?

On our research, Fletchers Waste Management ranks first in Sheffield, followed by Dixons Skips and Fawkes Recycling. 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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