Skip Hire in Tallaght: What Local Residents Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know as a Tallaght resident before booking your skip.
Skip Hire Prices in Tallaght
Greyhound’s prices are the same across all Dublin areas — including Tallaght and Dublin 24. All prices include delivery, collection and VAT.
| Skip Size | Capacity | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Tonne Skip Bag | ~15 bin bags | Small tidy-up, light clear-out | €75 |
| 4-Yard Midi Skip | ~40 bin bags | Bathroom refit, single room | €245 |
| 6-Yard Standard Skip | ~55 bin bags | Kitchen renovation, garden clearance | €349 |
| 14-Yard Maxi Skip | ~100 bin bags | Full house clearance, major renovation | €579 |
Do I Need a Skip Permit in Tallaght?
This is the good news for most Tallaght residents: probably not.
Tallaght was largely built between the 1970s and 1990s with off-street parking as a standard feature. The vast majority of homes across Tallaght’s estates — Kilnamanagh, Springfield, Aylesbury, Jobstown, Knocklyon and others — have driveways. If your skip fits on your private driveway without overhanging the footpath or road, no permit is required.
Where a permit is needed in Tallaght:
- Roads without off-street parking near the town centre or older stock
- If your driveway is too small for the skip size you need
- Any road with double yellow lines or pay-and-display restrictions
If a permit is required in Tallaght, it’s issued by South Dublin County Council (SDCC).
The Most Common Tallaght Skip Projects
Tallaght’s housing stock has a particular character — large proportions of it date from the 1970s–90s, which means many homes are now undergoing significant renovation for the first time. The most common projects we serve in Tallaght include:
Kitchen renovations in D24 estates
A standard kitchen strip-out and refit in a Tallaght semi generates around 35–50 bin bags of waste — old units, worktops, tiles, flooring and packaging from new appliances. The 6-yard standard skip at €349 is the right size for most Tallaght kitchen renovations.
Bathroom refits
Old bathroom suites, tiles, plasterboard and pipework from a typical Tallaght bathroom refit fill a 4-yard midi skip (€245) comfortably. If you’re also replacing flooring in the hall or landing, go for the 6-yard.
Garden clearances
Many Tallaght gardens are generously sized — particularly in areas like Kingswood, Firhouse and Old Bawn. A thorough garden clearance involving overgrown shrubs, old sheds and accumulated garden furniture often fills a 6-yard skip.
Attic conversions and clear-outs
Attic clear-outs — one of the most common jobs in established Dublin estates — typically fill a 4-yard skip. If you’re doing a full attic conversion with insulation and structural waste, move up to a 6-yard.
Which Tallaght Estates Does Greyhound Cover?
We deliver across all of Tallaght and Dublin 24, including:
- Kilnamanagh, Tymon, Springfield and Aylesbury
- Jobstown, Fettercairn and Brookfield
- Kingswood, Firhouse and Templeogue
- Tallaght Village and the town centre area
- Belgard, Cookstown and Old Bawn
- Bohernabreena, Ballycragh and Ballycullen
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I get a skip delivered in Tallaght?
What’s the best skip for a kitchen renovation in Kilnamanagh?
My Tallaght driveway is small — will a 6-yard skip fit?
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