Skip hire in Penzance, made simple
Serving Penzance for 30+ years. Slide to find the right size, then get a fast, no-obligation quote.
01736-370018Skip hire FAQs.
If your skip is placed on a public road in Penzance, you’ll need a permit from Cornwall Council — currently £115. We arrange the permit for you and add it to your price. If the skip sits on your own driveway or private land, no permit is needed.
The nearest household waste recycling centre to Penzance is St Erth Recycling Centre. It’s handy for small loads you’d rather take yourself — but for anything more than a car-boot’s worth, a skip saves you the trips and the sorting.
Skip hire in Penzance starts from £202 for a 2 yard skip, ex VAT. Your exact price depends on the size you need, what you’re clearing and where the skip goes — see our prices or get a fast, no-obligation quote. Any council permit fee (see above) is added separately.
See our full skip hire FAQs for skip sizes, filling limits, hire periods, lorry access and what you can and can’t put in a skip.
What we can provide
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With more than 25years of trading history we have continuously developed the services we are now able to provide on a nationwide basis.
Skip hire in Penzance & across Cornwall
We’ve delivered skips across Penzance for over 30 years — for homeowners clearing out, tradespeople on site, and businesses managing regular waste. Fast delivery throughout the TR18 postcode area, with a local team you can actually get on the phone.
Skip sizes available in Penzance
Do I need a permit?
If the skip goes on a public road, pavement or verge in Penzance you’ll need a permit from Cornwall Council. On your own driveway or land, no permit is needed. We arrange council permits for you as part of the booking.
Areas we cover near Penzance
Penzance household waste recycling centre
Prefer to drop off smaller amounts yourself? Your nearest tip is:
- St Erth Recycling Centre — at Station Approach, St Erth near Hayle (the nearest centre to Penzance) · TR27 6JP
The tip is a drive out towards Hayle, so for a house clearance or building job in Penzance a skip on site saves the trips.
Why choose Select A Skip in Penzance?
- 30+ years’ skip & waste experience
- 1,100+ licensed, vetted suppliers
- Domestic, trade & commercial welcome
- Next-day delivery in most TR18 postcodes
- Council permits handled for you
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
Choose your skip size in Penzance
Not sure which size you need? Compare dimensions, capacity and typical uses — every size below is available in Penzance.