In Croydon, the most commonly used 6 yard skip costs an average of £267 while an 8 yard skip is charged £313, both including VAT. This is the base cost of the skip container only, and will cover the total cost of hiring the skip if it is going to be placed on private property, eliminating the need for additional skip license fees, however skips placed on public property are more likely to cost more.
A skip permit in Croydon can be obtained from the council for £51 and is valid for two weeks. This is a requirement for skips that need to be parked on the roadside or within a controlled parking zone (CPZ). A £40 per day parking bay suspension certificate applies to skips parked in controlled parking zones and could add a total of £140 towards the total cost of the skip over the 14 day timeframe, although you will save money on the parking bay suspension if you end up needing the skip for less time.
Another factor to consider are the council requirements for skip lights or covers, and extra charges applied by Croydon council to skips without covers and is a road safety measure implemented by Croydon council.