Skip Hire vs Rubbish Clearance: Which Is Cheaper in Surrey?
- Skips cost from £234
- Rubbish clearance costs from £40
- Or from £130 for a 1/4 truck load
Got a substantial amount of rubbish to get rid of in Surrey? Perhaps you’re moving house or undergoing a renovation? Trying to choose between skip hire and rubbish clearance and wondering what’s cheaper and more convenient?
Both options can clear rubbish from your home, but the most cost-effective route will depend on how much waste you have, the type of rubbish you’re throwing away and how quickly you want it gone.
Typically, in Surrey, rubbish clearance can work out cheaper and easier than skip hire, with prices starting from £40.
Skip hire vs rubbish clearance: quick price comparison
When choosing between a skip and rubbish clearance, the simplest way to compare value for money is by load size. Skip hire usually means paying for the whole skip, whether you fill it or not.
Rubbish clearance, on the other hand, is different because you only pay for the amount of waste that’s actually removed.
Additionally, skip prices include a set hire period, with some companies charging more if you extend the hire. Also, if the skip is being placed on a public road, you might also require a council permit, which can add to your costs.
| Waste amount | Skip size | Skip cost | Rubbish clearance cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 35 bin bags | 4-yard skip | From £234 | £130 1/4 load |
| Around 40–70 bin bags | 6-yard skip | £240-£330 | £160–£210 1/3 to 1/2 load |
| Around 40–70 bin bags | 8-yard skip | £270-£390 | £210 1/2 load |
| Around 70–90 bin bags | 12-yard skip | £320-£415 | £320 3/4 load |
Some prices do not include VAT.
Get a quote for rubbish clearance in Surrey.
Additional costs to be aware of with skips
There can be extra costs if:
- The skip needs to go on a public road
- A council permit is required
- You keep the skip longer than agreed
- The skip contains restricted items
- The skip is overloaded
- You order the wrong size and need another skip
- Access is difficult for delivery or collection
With rubbish clearance, the removal team arrives, loads the rubbish and takes it away in one visit. No additional charges or surprises.
Real-life cost example
Say, for example, you have 35 bin bags worth of rubbish from a house clearout. A 4-yard skip could set you back £205, whereas we would charge £130 (a 1/4 load), which would save you £75. Plus, you wouldn’t have to load the skip yourself.
For a larger clearout, like 70-90 bin bags, rubbish clearance will still be cheaper, but only by a fraction. An 8-yard skip in Surrey can cost anywhere from £270-£390, depending on the company you choose, whereas EnviRecycle rubbish clearance would cost £320 (3/4 load).
Meaning, at most, you could save £70 or even pay £40 more. In this situation, the best choice will boil down to whether you want to load the waste yourself or have someone do it for you.
Best way to decide – things to take into consideration
- Choose rubbish clearance for the easiest option.
- Rubbish clearance is best for bulky item collection, as these can fill skips faster. See prices per item.
- Choose skip hire for larger amounts of waste and if you have enough space for a skip and need to load over several days.
- For most everyday clear-outs in Surrey, rubbish clearance is often quicker.
EnviRecycle offers a convenient alternative to skip hire, with prices starting from £40 and quotes available from photos. Text us your images.
