Skip Hire Cambourne

Cambourne is one of the more straightforward places we deliver to, and one where people often expect the process to be more complicated than it is.

Because the whole town was built from 1998 onwards, almost every property has a driveway or allocated parking. That usually means no road permit, no council application and no waiting. Delivery and collection are free across CB23.

Choose your skip size below and book online, or give our team a call if you would like some help choosing.

Cheapest Price

4 Yard

From £318

Aprx. 30-40 bin bags

Perfect for:

Small kitchen or bathroom refurbishments.
Great for light domestic projects.

Height: 3′ 4″ / 1.02m

Width: 5′ 1″ / 1.55m

Length: 8′ 2″ / 2.50m

Capacity: 3m³ / 4yd³

Commonly Used

6 Yard

From £384

Aprx. 50-60 bin bags

Perfect for:

Medium-sized home projects.
Our most common skip.

Height: 3′ 4″ / 1.02m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 10′ 8″ / 3.30m

Capacity: 4.6m³ / 6yd³

Best Value

8 Yard (Open)

From £420

Aprx. 60-80 bin bags

Perfect for:

Business clearances or renovation waste.
Known as the builders skip.

Height: 3′ 7″ / 1.10m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 11′ 5″ / 3.50m

Capacity: 6m³ / 8yd³

Best Value

8 Yard (Enclosed)

From £444

Aprx. 60-80 bin bags

Perfect for:

Keeping your skip contents covered.
Business clearances or renovation waste.

Height: 3′ 7″ / 1.10m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 11′ 5″ / 3.50m

Capacity: 6m³ / 8yd³

Large Size

12 Yard

From £552

Aprx. 100-120 bin bags

Perfect for:

Large home, office or bulky refurbishment clearances.

Height: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 12′ 5″ / 3.80m

Capacity: 9.18³ / 12³

Large Size

16 Yard (Enclosed)

From £630

Aprx. 140-160 bin bags

Perfect for:

Keeping your skip contents covered.
Furniture, equipment, and machinery disposal.

Height: 6′ 7″ / 2.00m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 14′ 7″ / 4.50m

Capacity: 12.23m³ / 16yd³

Large Size

16 Yard (Open)

From £636

Aprx. 140-160 bin bags

Perfect for:

Furniture, equipment, and machinery disposal.
Largest standard skip for bulky waste removal.

Height: 6′ 7″ / 2.00m

Width: 5′ 11″ / 1.80m

Length: 14′ 7″ / 4.50m

Capacity: 12.23m³ / 16yd³

Biggest Size

Roll-On Roll-Off

From Call for Price

Aprx. 140-160 bin bags

Perfect for:

Commercial & industrial waste.
20 – 35 cubic yard capacity.

Height: 5′ / 1.5m

Width: 8′ / 2.4m

Length: 20′ / 6.1m

Capacity: 20yd³ – 35yd³

FAQs

Need a hand? Explore our most frequently asked questions.

Do I need a permit for a skip in Cambourne?

Almost certainly not. Nearly every property in Cambourne has a driveway or allocated space, and a skip on your own land needs no permit at all. If yours does have to go on the road, we will arrange the permit for you at £90.

I am relandscaping the garden. What size skip should I choose?

If it is mostly soil, turf and slabs, go smaller than instinct suggests. Those materials are very heavy and a 4 or 6 yard skip will usually reach its weight limit before it looks full. If it is mostly fencing, decking and green waste, go bigger, as that is bulky but light. Give our team a call and describe the job and we will point you to the right size.

My parking space is not directly outside my house. Can you still deliver?

Usually, yes. Some of the newer Cambourne phases have courtyard and mews-style parking, so just mention it when you book and our team will work out with you where the skip can go.

Do you charge for delivery in Cambourne?

No. Delivery and collection are included in the price across CB23, along with VAT, seven days’ hire and all disposal.

Why our customers love us

We make skip hire simple, fast and hassle-free.

“Great company with really helpful staff. Dealt with them for years and cannot find fault.”

Josh Rees

“Outstanding service. Very helpful, efficient and nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend.”

Marie Barham

“All you could ask for, fast and friendly service with everyone more than happy to help and answer any queries I had throughout the hire!”

Thomas Downes

“Fantastic Service!! I have been using Woodfords for years, the staff are so friendly and helpful – highly recommend 😊”

Amy Evans

“Woodford Recycling offer a great service. They are extremely helpful and efficient and no request was too much. I would highly recommend their services for anyone looking to hire a skip.”

Anna Dewdney

“Lovely to deal with, everyone very helpful and efficient including the drivers. Would definitely use again.”

Holly R

Same Day and Next Day Skip Hire in Cambourne

Same day delivery is often available and next day is standard. Book online at any time and our team will confirm your slot with you.

Every skip comes with seven days’ hire included. If you think your job is going to run over, give us a call and we will aim to extend your booking where we can. If you fill it early and need another, we can usually arrange an exchange.

Do You Need a Skip Permit in Cambourne?

In most cases, no. If your skip is going on your driveway, allocated parking space or garden, you can simply book it and we will deliver.

If it does need to go on the road, a permit is required and it comes from Cambridgeshire County Council rather than South Cambridgeshire District Council. Permits cost £90 and you can add one straight to your booking at checkout, and we take care of the application for you.

One thing worth checking first is your own paperwork. Some Cambourne developments have management company rules covering shared parking and communal areas, which sit separately from the council.

Villages We Cover Around Cambourne

We deliver to Bar Hill, Papworth Everard, Caxton, Bourn, Highfields Caldecote, Hardwick, Fen Drayton, Swavesey, Elsworth, Boxworth, Knapwell and Eltisley, all with free delivery and collection.

Skip Hire for Homes and Businesses in Cambourne

Almost everything we collect here is garden and home improvement work rather than demolition or clearance.

Cambourne gardens were handed over as bare turf, and a decade or two on, people are landscaping them properly. Old turf, subsoil, decking, fencing and patio slabs make up a large share of what we take away. Those materials are heavy, so a 4 or 6 yard skip will often hold as much as you can legally load even when it does not look full, and our team is happy to advise before you book.

We also see a steady run of garage conversions, loft conversions and conservatory removals, which produce a more mixed waste stream and usually suit an 8 yard skip.

One advantage of the newer housing stock is that asbestos is very rarely an issue here, which is one less thing to think about compared with the older villages.

Where do we cover?

As an experienced waste management and recycling company, Woodford Recycling are proud to provide a prompt, professional and reliable service. With our head office in Cambridgeshire we serve customers in Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and across the whole of the UK. We work with commercial and domestic customers alike, offering a wide range of services from skip hire to hazardous waste disposal, timber recycling and more.

This includes coverage of:

How the process works

As easy as 1, 2, 3!

Step 1

Book a Skip

Choose your skip size or tell us what waste you need collecting and we’ll sort the rest (including permits if needed).

Step 2

Fill it up

Load your skip with your waste, keeping it level and free from any prohibited items.

Step 3

We pickup!

Our modern fleet will collect it and take everything to our recycling centre.

Why choose us?

With our modern fleet, we provide fast skip delivery and waste collection, arrange permits, and process all waste at our state-of-the-art recycling centre — aiming to recycle as close to 100% as possible to reduce landfill and protect resources.

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