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We have put together a handy guide on 'Troubleshooting your waste requirements'. Find out what to do with tricky waste types and our advice on sustainable solutions. Click here to download Troubleshooting Waste Guide - Skip UKDownload

One of the most important things when hiring a skip is deciding which size you will need for your requirements. We offer skips ranging from as small as 6 yards up to 40 yard skips. Click here to find our handy skip size guide to help you work out exactly what you...

It's not all about skips! Despite the clue in the name, Skip UK doesn't just offer skip hire. We provide a comprehensive waste management service, which includes a Man and a Van service. Skip hire vs. Man with a van: Both services involve disposing of large amounts of...

Grab lorries, wagons or grabbers as sometimes referred to and tippers, are popular for our customers who require bulk waste removal. A grab lorry is a self-loading vehicle whilst a tipper can be loaded with machinery onsite. As well as taking away waste, we also...

As our world becomes increasingly reliant on portable electronic devices and renewable energy sources, the demand for batteries has skyrocketed. While these powerful energy storage devices have revolutionized our lives, their widespread use has also resulted in a...

The team at Skip UK and The Hire Network have been busy preparing for our Annual Compliance survey and are pleased to announce we passed with flying colours! As a waste management and tool hire company, it is important for us to manage all of our practices correctly...

Fly-tipping is a major, on-going problem. Fly-tipping or the dumping of waste in a non-authorised location is illegal, with harsh penalties including fines or even prison, depending on the severity. The effects of fly-tipping: Health Whilst facilities such as...

Skip UK & The Hire Network will be closed on Monday 29th May, reopening on Tuesday 30th May.

All businesses that work in a waste management related industry have a story to tell. Usually the bad and the ugly because what’s interesting about a good skip hire story?!? So, this week we share with you some of the stories we’ve heard along the way in our rendition...