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Skip hire and skip bags in Ireland: which bin collectors offer them, and the rules

To hire a skip in Ireland, book it from an authorised waste collector. Several household bin collectors, including KeyGreen, Mr. Binman, Oxigen and Panda, also offer skips or skip bags. If the skip will sit on a public road, check your council's rules. In Dublin City, for example, you need a permit where parking restrictions apply.

Last checked: 25 October 2026 by BinDay.

Source: MyWaste: think before you skip itSource: Dublin City Council: put a skip on your roadCollector sources are in the table below.

This guide covers the Republic of Ireland. BinDay is not affiliated with any collector and does not list skip costs.

Which bin collectors on BinDay also offer skips or skip bags

Bin collectors on BinDay that offer skips or skip bags
Collector (BinDay page)What their own site says they offerCollector's skip page (checked 25 October 2026)
KeyGreenSkip hire, BabySkip skip bags and junk removal.KeyWaste now trades as KeyGreen. The site footer reads "Key Waste Management Ltd T/A Keygreen", and keywaste.ie redirects to keygreen.ie. Source: KeyGreen: home page
Mr. BinmanHousehold skip hire. The same page offers skip bags: "Your skip bag will be delivered via courier in 3-5 working days." Its booking form lists Limerick City and County, Clare, Tipperary, Galway and Cork.
OxigenSkip hire in a range of sizes. Its site lists Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow.
PandaSkips and skip bags. Panda says skip bags are "great for general and garden waste". Its site lists Dublin, Meath, Louth, Wicklow, Cork, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny "and many more locations".

BinDay also lists AES Recycling, City Bin Co, Clean Ireland Recycling, Country Clean Recycling, Greenstar, Greyhound Recycling and Thorntons Recycling. We don't currently list skip services for them. Check with the collector directly.

Skip costs are set by each collector, so ask them for a quote.

Skip, skip bag or bulky waste collection: which do you need?

Skip, skip bag or bulky waste: what each option is and what it suits
OptionWhat it isSuitsSource
SkipA container the collector delivers and later collects. Citizens Information says you can hire one from a private waste collection company if you have a lot of rubbish to get rid of.Renovations and big clear-outs.
Skip bagA bag for smaller loads. Mr Binman delivers its skip bags by courier.Smaller jobs. Panda says skip bags are great for general and garden waste.
Bulky wasteBring bulky waste to a civic amenity centre or landfill site. Your local authority may offer bulky waste collections and will advertise them when they happen.A few large items rather than a full skip.

Do you need a council permit for a skip?

Rules differ by council, so check with the council where the skip will sit.

Dublin City

Cork City

Limerick

Meath (including Navan)

  • Send the skip licence application form to the Transportation Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, or email transport@meathcoco.ie. Give 4 working days' notice. Source: Meath County Council: skip licences

Elsewhere

Ask your skip company whether a permit is needed and who applies. Most councils publish skip licence details on their roads page.

What can't go in a skip, and where some items should go

Items that can't go in a skip and where some items should go
ItemWhat official sources saySource
Electrical items (WEEE) and batteriesThey should not be placed in a skip. They can be recycled for free at your local civic amenity site.MyWaste: think before you skip it
AsbestosHire a specialist contractor to remove or work on asbestos, and a registered contractor to dispose of it. Contact the National Waste Collection Permit Office to find a contractor.EPA: who to contact about asbestos
Tyres"Tyres should be returned to retailers when being replaced. The cost of returns is paid for at time of purchase so there should be no additional cost."MyWaste: tyres
PlasterboardWhere it goes: check your local civic amenity site's list of accepted items.MyWaste: plasterboard
Household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, oils)Where it goes: these are items "that can cause damage to health or the environment". Many recycling centres accept certain types, so check with your civic amenity site.MyWaste: household hazardous waste

The plasterboard and household hazardous waste rows show where to take these items.

Your skip company will have its own banned-items list. Read it before you fill the skip. For example: Mr Binman: prohibited skip items; Oxigen: items that can't go in its skips.

More detail in our guides:

Use an authorised collector, and how to check

  • MyWaste: "If hiring a skip, make sure the skip provider is authorised." Source: MyWaste: think before you skip it
  • Under the household waste bye-laws, every household must be able to prove it has a contract with an authorised door-to-door collector, a bin-sharing agreement, or regular use of an authorised facility such as a civic amenity site. Source: MyWaste: household waste bye-laws
  • If you do not comply, you may get a Fixed Payment Notice (maximum €75) or a fine on conviction of up to €2,500. Source: MyWaste: household waste bye-laws
  • "All waste collectors in Ireland must have a valid waste collection permit to operate legally." The NWCPO site lists collectors and the council areas and waste types they are permitted for. Source: MyWaste: waste collection permits
  • To check a collector, search the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) permit list. It shows each collector's NWCPO reference number, name and trading names. Click the reference number to see the areas on that collector's permit. Source: NWCPO: permitted waste collectors

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Skip hire FAQs

How do I hire a skip in Ireland?

Book it from an authorised waste collector and ask whether you need a council permit for where the skip will go. Several bin collectors also do skips; see the table above.

Collectors that offer skips · Source: MyWaste: think before you skip it

Do I need a permit for a skip in Dublin?

In Dublin City, yes, if the skip goes on a public road with parking restrictions: double yellow lines, paid parking or clearways. Apply at least 7 working days before delivery.

Source: Dublin City Council: put a skip on your road

Who applies for the skip permit, me or the skip company?

Ask your skip company first. In Cork City, only a licensed skip operator can apply for a Skip Placement Licence.

Source: Cork City Council: place a skip on a public road or footpath

Does my bin company do skips or skip bags?

On BinDay, KeyGreen, Mr. Binman, Oxigen and Panda list skip services. For others, check the collector directly.

See the collectors table

What's the difference between a skip and a skip bag?

A skip is a container the collector delivers and later collects, for bigger jobs like renovations and clear-outs. A skip bag is for smaller loads; Panda says skip bags are great for general and garden waste.

Source: Panda: skip bag booking

Can I put electrical items or batteries in a skip?

No. MyWaste says they should not be placed in a skip and can be recycled for free at your local civic amenity site.

Source: MyWaste: think before you skip it

What do I do with asbestos?

Don't handle it yourself. The EPA says to hire a specialist contractor and to contact the National Waste Collection Permit Office to find a registered contractor.

Source: EPA: who to contact about asbestos

How much does a skip cost?

BinDay doesn't list skip costs. Each collector sets its own charges, so ask them for a quote. Permit fees are set by your council.

Sources

All opened and checked on 25 October 2026.

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