Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Skip Hire & Waste Management Services in Hastings
Established in 1924, French's Skips has built a reputation as a trusted family-run business specialising in waste management solutions across Hastings, Bexhill, and East Sussex. With over 98 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of services including skip hire, haulage, grab vehicle operations, and recycling facilities tailored to domestic, commercial, and industrial clients. Our commitment to reliability and efficiency ensures timely delivery of skips from 6 to 40 yards, same-day service availability, and expert handling of bulky waste materials.We prioritise environmental responsibility through advanced recycling processes, diverting non-toxic waste from landfills and producing certified recycled aggregates. Our team combines generational expertise with modern equipment to provide cost-effective, customised waste management packages while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational transparency.
Services
Skip Hire
Grab Service
Haulage
Recycling Services
Roll On/Off Skips
Fly Tip Clearance
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We offer 98 years of specialist waste management experience in East Sussex
- Our family-run business maintains three generations of local customer loyalty
- We provide same-day skip delivery and nationwide haulage capabilities
- Our recycling facilities process aggregates, timber, metals, and construction waste
- We operate modern 8-wheel grab vehicles for challenging waste collection tasks
Services
Skip Hire
We provide skip hire solutions ranging from 6-yard domestic skips to 40-yard roll-on/off containers for construction projects. Our service includes same-day delivery, council permit assistance, and flexible hire periods. Customers benefit from competitive pricing and expert guidance on skip size selection for various waste types.
Grab Service
Our 8-wheel grab vehicle handles loose materials like soils, rubble, and construction waste where traditional skips aren't feasible. The service manages heavy loads efficiently while adhering to safety restrictions regarding overhead cables and pavement access. Ideal for large-scale clearances requiring direct waste removal.
Haulage
We transport aggregates, machinery, and palletised goods nationwide with 29-tonne capacity vehicles. Our experienced team ensures secure transit of materials while providing tailored quotes for commercial clients. The service combines logistical expertise with compliance in handling diverse cargo types across the UK.
Recycling Services
Our recycling centre accepts non-toxic materials including aggregates, timber, metals, and construction waste. We produce certified recycled aggregates like 6F2 crushed concrete while maintaining strict environmental standards. The facility supports household and commercial waste management with weighbridge tracking and material separation.
Fly Tip Clearance
We offer professional fly tip clearance services with site-specific assessments and scheduled removals. Our team handles debris clearance from commercial and residential properties, ensuring legal compliance and thorough site restoration. The service includes consultation on preventing future illegal dumping incidents.
Questions
What skip sizes do you offer?
We provide 6-yard domestic skips up to 40-yard roll-on/off containers for commercial projects, with same-day delivery available.
Do you handle commercial waste management?
Yes, we offer customised recycling packages and nationwide haulage for businesses, including heavy goods transportation and large-scale waste solutions.
Can I bring waste directly to your facility?
Our recycling centre accepts non-toxic household and construction waste during specified hours, with capabilities for vehicles of all sizes.
Are you licensed for waste carriage?
We hold all required Waste Carriers Licences and operate under strict environmental regulations for safe and legal waste transportation.
Do you offer emergency waste removal?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we offer prompt fly tip clearance with site assessments and scheduled removals.
How do you handle recycling?
We process aggregates, metals, timber, and construction waste through certified recycling systems, producing materials like 6F2 crushed concrete for reuse.
Reviews (7)
Barbara Hackett
Sep 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Phone always answered in 3 rings, details taken friendly & professionally (and recognise previous customers). Always arrive on time and collected very quickly. Would never change company from French's
Thanks guys
Phone always answered in 3 rings, details taken friendly & professionally (and recognise previous customers). Always arrive on time and collected very quickly. Would never change company from French's
Thanks guys
Kate Watson
Aug 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Amazing service. Ordered at 10am this morning and was advised could deliver Thursday but they knew I needed it sooner and they would try for Wednesday (tomorrow) but then called the same day and managed to squeeze us in by 1pm. Thank you so much for the fast speedy and friendly service . Highly recommend and will use again
Service:General junk removal
Amazing service. Ordered at 10am this morning and was advised could deliver Thursday but they knew I needed it sooner and they would try for Wednesday (tomorrow) but then called the same day and managed to squeeze us in by 1pm. Thank you so much for the fast speedy and friendly service . Highly recommend and will use again
Service:General junk removal
John Slater
Sep 18, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Professional, reliable and friendly! Two thumbs Up!!
Services:Yard waste removal,Construction waste removal
Professional, reliable and friendly! Two thumbs Up!!
Services:Yard waste removal,Construction waste removal
John Rushton
Jul 01, 2020
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Positive:Responsiveness
We've hired a number of skips recently from French's and they have acted with professionalism and courtesy which prompts me to write this review. The last collection was handled deftly and expertly - evener neighbours remarked how well the collection had taken place! Thank you.
We've hired a number of skips recently from French's and they have acted with professionalism and courtesy which prompts me to write this review. The last collection was handled deftly and expertly - evener neighbours remarked how well the collection had taken place! Thank you.
Miroslaw Zemanek
Jun 14, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great service all around. More than happy. Thank you
Services:Construction waste removal,General junk removal
Great service all around. More than happy. Thank you
Services:Construction waste removal,General junk removal
Colin Conway
Jun 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Responsiveness,Value
Having been let down by another company rang French and they came to my rescue and delivered next day even though initially said 3 days time but due to being let down they said they would help . Driver was very courteous and careful delivering the skip exactly where I wanted it. Will definitely use again.
Having been let down by another company rang French and they came to my rescue and delivered next day even though initially said 3 days time but due to being let down they said they would help . Driver was very courteous and careful delivering the skip exactly where I wanted it. Will definitely use again.
Gary Kilbourn
Dec 31, 2019
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Great service and people to deal with. Needed a skip at last minute and French's were the only in the area with one available. Delivered promptly same day and picked up when finished without any issues. Delivery guy very friendly and will certainly be using them again soon. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks.
