Skip Hire in Dorchester — Prices From £306 inc VAT
The Waste Group provides skip hire across Dorchester and the surrounding DT postcode area, serving domestic customers, builders, landscapers and commercial operators throughout the town. Whether you are clearing a house in Poundbury, renovating a property in Fordington, managing a groundworks project on a new build site or running a commercial strip-out in Dorchester town centre, our skip fleet delivers fast and reliably across every Dorchester postcode.
We are a directly operated skip hire company — we own our skips and employ our drivers. There are no brokers, no middlemen and no subcontractors involved in your booking. When you call our Dorchester number you speak to us directly. We have been operating across Dorchester since 2007 and know the area, the roads and the access requirements better than any national operator.
Skip Hire Prices in Dorchester
Dorchester falls within Zone 1 of our pricing structure. All prices include VAT and a 14 day hire period.
| Skip Size | General Waste | Inert Waste | Plasterboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Yard Skip | £306 | £222 | £330 |
| 6 Yard Skip | £360 | £258 | £390 |
| 8 Yard Skip | £420 | £282 | £486 |
| 12 Yard Skip | £582 | £612 | — |
All prices include VAT and a 14 day hire period. Skips are available with enclosed sides, crane-tested or drop-down door options at a small surcharge. Call 01305 819819 for a confirmed price for your specific requirements.
Which Skip Size Do I Need in Dorchester?
Choosing the right skip size avoids overpaying for unused capacity or needing a second skip. Here is a quick guide for the most common Dorchester projects:
- 4 Yard Skip — ideal for small domestic clearances, bathroom or kitchen strip-outs, garden tidying and single room refurbishments. Fits approximately 30–40 bin bags of waste.
- 6 Yard Skip — the most popular domestic choice. Suitable for house clearances, loft conversions, small renovation projects and garden landscaping. Fits approximately 50–60 bin bags.
- 8 Yard Skip — suited to larger renovation projects, extensions and significant garden clearances. A good choice for Poundbury new builds and Dorchester town centre renovation projects.
- 12 Yard Skip — designed for builders, trade customers and large commercial clearances. Ideal for major renovation or demolition projects across Dorchester and the surrounding DT area.
If you are unsure which size is right for your project, call 01305 819819 and we will advise.
What Can Go in a Skip in Dorchester?
Accepted waste types:
- General household waste and furniture
- Garden waste — soil, turf, branches and shrubs
- Construction and demolition waste — bricks, concrete, timber
- Inert waste — clean hardcore, rubble and aggregates
- Plasterboard — segregated skips only
- Wood and timber
- Metal and scrap
Not accepted:
- Asbestos — contact us separately for licensed asbestos disposal
- Hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents
- Clinical or medical waste
- Gas bottles and pressurised containers
- Electrical items — WEEE charges apply, call for details
- Car tyres — charges apply
- Liquid waste of any kind
For a full guide on what can and cannot go in a skip, visit our skip waste guide.
Do I Need a Skip Permit in Dorchester?
You do not need a permit if your skip is placed entirely on private land — a driveway, garden or private car park. A permit is required from Dorset Council if any part of the skip is placed on a public road or pavement.
We can arrange a skip permit on your behalf for road placements in Dorchester. Call 01305 819819 and we will handle the Dorset Council permit application as part of your booking. Permit costs vary depending on location and duration — we will confirm the cost at the time of booking.
Postcodes We Cover for Skip Hire in Dorchester
We deliver skips to all Dorchester postcodes, including:
- DT1 — Dorchester town centre, Poundbury, Fordington, Charminster
- DT2 — Puddletown, Crossways, Wool, Bere Regis, Maiden Newton, Cerne Abbas
We also cover surrounding areas including Weymouth, Wareham, Blandford and Bridport. Call 01305 819819 to confirm availability for your specific address.
Skip Hire Dorchester — Frequently Asked Questions
Skip hire in Dorchester starts from £306 inc VAT for a 4 yard general waste skip. A 6 yard costs £360, an 8 yard costs £420 and a 12 yard costs £582. Inert waste skips start from £222 for a 4 yard. All prices include VAT and a 14 day hire period. Call 01305 819819 for a confirmed quote.
For a full house clearance in Dorchester we recommend a 6 or 8 yard skip. A 6 yard fits approximately 50–60 bin bags and suits most standard house clearances. An 8 yard gives extra capacity for larger properties or when furniture and bulky items are included. Call 01305 819819 and we will advise on the best size for your specific clearance.
No permit is needed if your skip is placed on private land such as a driveway or garden. A Dorset Council permit is required if any part of the skip is placed on a public road or pavement. We can arrange the permit on your behalf as part of your booking — call 01305 819819 for details.
Our standard skip hire period is 14 days. If you need the skip for longer, an extension charge of £30 per week applies. Call 01305 819819 before your hire period expires and we will arrange an extension.
We cover all Dorchester postcodes including DT1 and DT2, covering Dorchester town centre, Poundbury, Fordington, Charminster, Puddletown, Crossways, Wool and Maiden Newton. We also cover surrounding areas including Weymouth, Wareham and Blandford. Call 01305 819819 to confirm availability.
Same day skip hire is available in Dorchester subject to availability. Call 01305 819819 as early as possible and we will confirm whether same day delivery is possible for your location. Next day delivery is available in most cases when you book before 3pm.
Skip Hire Coverage — Dorchester
Who Uses Skip Hire in Dorchester
Skip hire in Dorchester is used every day by homeowners, builders, landlords and commercial operators across the town and surrounding DT postcode area. Here are the most common customers we serve:
- Homeowners clearing houses, garages, lofts and gardens across all Dorchester postcodes including Poundbury, Fordington, Charminster and the town centre
- Builders and contractors on residential renovation, extension and new build projects throughout DT1 and DT2 — including the ongoing Poundbury development
- Landlords and letting agents clearing rental properties between tenancies across Dorchester’s busy rental market
- Driveway and landscaping contractors removing excavated soil and hardcore from residential projects across the Dorchester area
- Commercial businesses in Dorchester town centre, Brewery Square and the surrounding retail and industrial areas with ongoing waste removal needs
- Property developers clearing sites ahead of new build programmes across the DT postcode area
- Farmers and rural landowners managing agricultural waste and clearance projects across the Dorset countryside surrounding Dorchester
Why Choose The Waste Group for Skip Hire in Dorchester
There are several skip hire Dorchester companies to choose from — here is why customers across the town choose The Waste Group every time:
- Direct operator — no brokers: We own our skips and employ our drivers. You deal with us directly — no middlemen, no subcontracting, no surprises.
- Established since 2007: Nearly two decades providing skip hire in Dorchester and across the wider Dorset area. We know every postcode, every road and every access restriction across the DT area.
- Transparent pricing: All skip hire Dorchester prices are published openly — 4 yard from £306, 6 yard from £360, 8 yard from £420 inc VAT. No hidden charges.
- Same day and next day delivery: Fast delivery available across Dorchester — call before 3pm for next day delivery in most areas.
- Permit handling: We arrange Dorset Council skip permits for road placements in Dorchester on your behalf.
- 14 day hire period: Standard 14 day hire included in all prices — longer periods available on request.
- Licensed waste carrier: The Waste Group is a licensed waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency. Waste Transfer Notes provided on every collection.
Other Waste Services in Dorchester
As well as skip hire in Dorchester, The Waste Group offers a full range of waste services across the area:
- Grab hire Dorchester — ideal for large volumes of loose material such as soil, hardcore, mixed rubble and green waste. Our grab lorries can load and remove material in a single visit without the need for a skip.
- RoRo skip hire Dorset — roll-on roll-off containers in 16, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes for commercial, demolition and large-scale construction projects.
- Asbestos disposal Dorchester — safe, licensed removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials from residential and commercial properties.
Book Your Skip Hire in Dorchester Today
For skip hire in Dorchester, call 01305 819819. Skip hire Dorchester customers can also get an instant online quote — choose your skip size, enter your postcode and book in minutes. We deliver across all Dorchester postcodes same day and next day.
See also: Skip Hire Dorset | Skip Hire Weymouth | Grab Lorry Hire Dorchester | Asbestos Disposal Dorchester | Skip Hire Prices Dorset