Able Skip Hire

Business Details

Your Trusted Skip Hire Partner in Lancashire

Established over 30 years ago, Able Skip Hire has built a reputation as a trusted leader in waste management solutions across Lancashire. Our fully licensed waste transfer and recovery facility processes over 50,000 tonnes of waste annually, prioritising environmentally responsible practices with minimal landfill usage. As a FORS-accredited company, we operate a modern fleet of Euro 6, ULEZ-compliant vehicles equipped with advanced safety technology, ensuring compliance with Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone requirements. Our team combines local expertise with innovative digital tools, offering intuitive reporting, waste breakdown analysis, and seamless digital invoicing.

With extensive experience in both domestic and commercial waste management, we provide tailored solutions for projects ranging from small DIY clearances to large-scale construction developments. Our strategic location in Leyland enables efficient coverage across Central Lancashire, supported by a network of partner companies maintaining our standards of reliability and affordability. Backed by a strong financial position and decades of industry knowledge, we guarantee compliance with UK legislation while delivering cost-effective, sustainable waste management services.

Services

Mini Skip Hire Midi Skip Hire Maxi Skip Hire Skip Permit Assistance Recycling Services

Highlights and features

We operate a licensed waste transfer facility processing 50,000+ tonnes annually
Our fleet meets Euro 6 and ULEZ compliance standards
30+ years of local waste management expertise in Lancashire
FORS-accredited for fleet safety and environmental standards
Digital reporting tools for transparent waste breakdown analysis

Associations and certifications

FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)

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Services

Mini Skip Hire

Our 2-ton mini skips are ideal for small DIY projects and household clearances. With a capacity of 2 cubic metres, they hold 30-35 bin bags of waste while maintaining compact dimensions for tight spaces. Perfect for garden tidy-ups and minor renovations, these skips help keep domestic sites organised without occupying excessive space.

Midi Skip Hire

The 4-ton midi skips accommodate moderate construction projects and garage clearances. Offering 4 cubic metres of space with dimensions allowing long items like doors, these versatile skips suit kitchen replacements and landscaping projects. Available with easy-load ends for wheelbarrow use, they balance capacity with accessibility for domestic and small commercial needs.

Maxi Skip Hire

Our 8-ton builders skips handle major construction and renovation projects. With 8 cubic metres of capacity and drop-down doors for easy loading, these skips manage bulky items like furniture and heavy builders waste. Commonly used for house clearances and foundation excavations, they provide industrial-grade waste disposal with efficient space utilisation for large-scale operations.

Skip Permit Assistance

We simplify legal compliance by arranging skip permits for public road placements. Our team handles applications for local councils across Lancashire, incorporating permit costs into hire charges. With expertise in council requirements and processing times, we ensure lawful skip placement while managing administrative complexities on your behalf.

Recycling Services

Our licensed waste transfer facility processes over 50,000 tonnes annually with minimal landfill usage. Through established recycling networks, we handle material separation for construction waste, household items, and commercial debris. Specialising in waste-to-energy solutions, we contribute to national grid power generation while maintaining strict environmental compliance standards.

Questions

Do I need a permit for skip hire on public roads?

Yes, skip permits are required for public highway placements. We handle council applications across Lancashire, with costs incorporated into your hire charges.

What skip sizes are available for domestic use?

We offer 2-yard mini skips for small projects, 4-yard midi skips for moderate clearances, and 8-yard maxi skips for large domestic renovations or house clearances.

How does your recycling process work?

Our licensed facility separates waste materials for reuse, with only minimal landfill usage. We partner with specialist recycling outlets and contribute to UK waste-to-energy initiatives.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept credit card payments through our call centre, along with cheque or cash payments to drivers upon skip delivery.

Which areas do you cover?

We serve Central Lancashire including Leyland, Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, Ribble Valley, Blackburn, and Darwen, with partner company support expanding our coverage.

How quickly can I get a skip delivered?

With 24-hour notice, we offer next-day delivery for online orders. Same-day delivery may be available through our call centre depending on current demand.

Reviews (5)

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Geoff Brown

Dec 21, 2021 Report

Couldn't fault the service and support. Skip arrived on time, the Contractors didn't my finish my job in time for the pick up, a quick phone call allowed me to extend a little longer, .Will definitely use again.

Paul Pennington

Dec 17, 2021 Report

All great price prompt but nobody tell its a strict 7 days unless agreed and as I was not told me that I didnt agree anything so now I halfway through my job and they taken the skip even through I email asking for it not to be collect. Quick to take your money and quicker to take their skips. I guess they want me hire again for another 7 days as that how scams feel like. Thank you for your response so contacting by phone as your driver did and me sending an email hours before requesting it not to be collected and you still instructed your driver to collect shows your flexibility. Nice words

Karen Hudson

May 24, 2021 Report

I had a recomendation from someone else for Able Skips and I then recomended Able Skip hire to my neighbours and now ive had them myself and i cant fault them. The driver was great. Its not a wide road here and the skip had to go on my grass but he did it quickly and cleanly. I told him he was brilliant at dropping it. He was a lovely guy, very polite and certainly knew his job. Impressed all round. Just need it picking up now. Thank you Able Skips for a job well done.

Philip Ashforth

Mar 30, 2021 Report

My experience of using Able has been very positive, the skip was delivered exactly on time and positioned on the drive properly. When I filled the skip I called the company and was told collection would be made in next couple of days. It was collected well ahead of this, actually on the same day I called. The call itself was handled professionally, so my own experience is that I would be more than happy to recommend Able and I would certainly use them again in the future.

Jonny Fp

Jan 27, 2021 Report

Booked a skip and was assured I could put whatever I wanted in it, it was only when I arranged collection that I got an email telling me there was an extra charge to take a settee away, I'd put one in the skip so that has now been chopped up and will be taken to the tip. I'd have given one star but the driver was really friendly and helpful, and the skip was collected incredibly promptly