Questions & Answers

We provide skip hire across Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield and surrounding South Yorkshire areas. If you're unsure whether we cover your postcode, please use our postcode checker or give us a call on 01709 719168 and we’ll be happy to help.

We cannot accept hazardous or restricted waste such as asbestos, paints, solvents, oils, tyres, fridges, freezers, batteries, gas bottles or medical waste. These items require specialist disposal – please contact us for advice if you’re unsure.

A permit is only required if the skip is being placed on a public road or pavement. If a permit is needed, Rapid Skips can arrange this for you with your local council at an additional cost. The maximum permit duration is 7 days for Doncaster and 14 days for Rotherham, Barnsley and Sheffield.

Your hire includes up to 14 days as standard. If you need the skip for longer, extra weeks can usually be added at £24 per additional week (this excludes skips with permits which are limited by the council).

Yes – we offer same day delivery subject to availability. For urgent bookings, please call us directly on 01709 719168.

No – the skip must not be filled above the top rim for safety and legal transport reasons. Overfilled skips may not be collected until the excess waste is removed.

Once your skip is ready for collection, simply give us a call or use our Request Skip Collection form and we’ll arrange prompt removal at a time that suits you.