Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Waste Management Services in Lancashire
Established over two decades ago, A1 Skip Hire has grown to become the North West's largest integrated waste management business. As a family-run operation, we combine generational experience with modern waste management practices, holding authorisation as licensed waste carriers and recycling contractors. Our comprehensive services cater to both commercial and domestic clients, including skip hire, hazardous waste disposal, scrap metal recycling, and end-of-life vehicle processing. With a dedicated facility in Accrington, Lancashire, we prioritise environmental responsibility through advanced waste segregation and reprocessing techniques. Our team of fully trained professionals delivers tailored solutions for projects ranging from small DIY tasks to large-scale construction waste management.Backed by waste licences WML54445 and CBDU300673, we maintain strict compliance with EC regulations and industry best practices. Through continuous investment in technology and processes, we achieve high recycling rates while minimising landfill usage. Our commitment to customer service is reflected in flexible hire periods, expert advice on skip sizing, and efficient collection services. This combination of expertise, infrastructure, and customer focus has sustained our reputation as a trusted waste management partner across Lancashire and the Ribble Valley region.
Services
Skip Hire
Commercial Waste Disposal
Scrap Metal Recycling
Vehicle Scrapping
Hazardous Waste Management
House Clearance
Asbestos Removal
Plasterboard Disposal
Waste Recycling
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 30 years' combined industry expertise across waste management sectors
- Fully licensed and authorised waste carriers with regulatory compliance
- Family-run business offering personalised service with professional standards
- Advanced recycling facilities achieving maximum landfill diversion
- Flexible solutions for projects from domestic DIY to large construction sites
Associations and certifications
- WML54445
- CBDU300673
Services
Skip Hire
We provide a comprehensive skip hire service with sizes ranging from 4-tonne domestic skips to 40-cubic-yard Roll-On-Roll-Off containers for commercial projects. Our fleet accommodates diverse waste volumes while ensuring legal compliance through proper fill-level monitoring. Expert guidance helps customers select appropriate skip sizes for specific projects, from small home improvements to large construction sites.
Commercial Waste Disposal
Specialist waste management solutions for construction, demolition, and industrial clients feature licensed hazardous waste handling and volumetric waste processing. Our services include asbestos removal, plasterboard disposal, and regulated hazardous material management, supported by dedicated transfer facilities and experienced operational teams across Lancashire.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Full-service scrap metal recycling includes dedicated skips for industrial clients and ad-hoc collections. We maintain strict anti-theft protocols while offering competitive pricing for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Our facilities process collected materials through segregation and reprocessing systems to produce secondary commodities for manufacturing reuse.
Vehicle Scrapping
DVLA-approved vehicle scrapping service follows EC regulations for end-of-life vehicle processing. We handle complete de-pollution procedures including fluid extraction, battery removal, and catalytic converter recovery before responsible metal recycling. Free pickup and full documentation processing ensure hassle-free transactions for vehicle owners.
House Clearance
Professional domestic clearance service handles complete house, garage, and driveway waste removal with discretion and efficiency. Our experienced team manages bereavement-related clearances and property preparation projects, supported by appropriate vehicle access and waste handling capabilities across the Ribble Valley region.
Questions
What skip sizes do you offer?
We provide skips from 4-tonne domestic units up to 40-cubic-yard Roll-On-Roll-Off containers, including midi, maxi, and super maxi variants for different project scales.
How long can I keep a hired skip?
Standard hire period is up to 10 working days, with extension options available upon request for ongoing projects requiring extended waste containment solutions.
Do you handle hazardous waste?
Yes, we're licensed for hazardous waste disposal including asbestos, plasterboard, and construction/demolition industry materials through our specialised processing facilities.
Can you recycle scrap metal from vehicles?
Our DVLA-approved scrapping process includes full metal recycling of end-of-life vehicles, with complete de-pollution and component recovery before responsible metal reprocessing.
Are you an authorised waste carrier?
We hold current waste carrier licences WML54445 and CBDU300673, operating under strict regulatory compliance for all waste management activities across Lancashire.
Do you offer commercial waste contracts?
We provide tailored waste management solutions for businesses, including rolling contracts with regular collections, volumetric waste processing, and comprehensive recycling programmes for construction and industrial clients.
Reviews (6)
Colin Hart
Aug 21, 2021
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Brilliant service came when it should have, driver put it where I wanted no problems,,,
And picked it up within a hour of ringing to say we had finished with skip.. All round a excellent service,, so I would highly recommend
Thank you
And picked it up within a hour of ringing to say we had finished with skip.. All round a excellent service,, so I would highly recommend
Thank you
N. Cranfield
Mar 07, 2021
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After being let down by builder, it was the A1 Skip hire team and especially Mark who stepped up and went above and beyond to help us out.
Fantastic group of people who not only helped, but showed kindness and understanding to our predicament. A Great team of people.
Fantastic group of people who not only helped, but showed kindness and understanding to our predicament. A Great team of people.
Daniel Poulton
Feb 22, 2021
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Been pleasant to deal with. Arrived when they said and collected when they said they would. Very helpful over the phone and invited me to the yard to look at the skips so I could gauge what size i needed. Delivery driver also polite.
Wayne Hyatt
Dec 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Great company to deal with really helpful delivered the skip when they said they would. Collected it the day I called to say it was full Driver was a nice guy. If you need to hire a skip these are the guys to use.
Great company to deal with really helpful delivered the skip when they said they would. Collected it the day I called to say it was full Driver was a nice guy. If you need to hire a skip these are the guys to use.
Carl Patten
Sep 21, 2020
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I would give zero if I could. Booked skip - no show. Called and re-arranged (having paid). Second no show, called again. Transport Manager accused me of being rude? And refused to deliver the skip, clearly they had double booked. PLEASE CAN I HAVE MY MONEY BACK. AVOID using these people!
Shazia Ali
Sep 08, 2020
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We had a skip from A1 which was arranged by our builder. Our builder had not paid, which we were not aware of, and we told them he should pay it. They asked if we could open the gate so that they could take the skip. We let them in, after which they emptied the skip on our drive, to our horror. No warning of what they were going to do. They did not tell us that if we didnt pay this would happen. This is disgusting and totally unprofessional and I will be contacting trading standards. If I could, I would have given no stars at all.
