Skip Hire Services
Skip hire is one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to manage waste from home projects, building work, and commercial clear-outs. Whether you’re renovating your property, clearing a site, or managing a construction project, hiring a skip ensures your waste is handled safely, legally, and sustainably.
At Cawleys, we provide complete skip hire services for households, builders, and businesses across the UK. With a wide range of skip sizes, flexible delivery options, and an industry-leading recycling rate, we make waste removal straightforward from start to finish.
Our skip hire solutions are delivered promptly, collected when you’re ready, and processed responsibly at our licensed recycling facilities, helping you keep your site tidy and compliant without the hassle.
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Why Choose Cawley’s Skip Hire Solutions?
With decades of experience and a commitment to sustainability, Cawleys provides skip hire services that combine reliability, compliance, and real value for money.
Reliable and flexible
When you hire a skip, timing and convenience matter. Cawleys offers next-day delivery across much of the UK, ensuring you get the right skip when you need it. We provide both big and small skip hire solutions, allowing you to handle everything from small household jobs to major construction works. Our flexible collection schedules mean you can keep the skip for as long as your project requires and extend if needed.
Cost-effective
We believe in clear, upfront pricing. Cawleys’ skip hire service includes delivery, collection, and disposal with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Our team helps you choose the right skip size for your needs so you never overpay for unnecessary capacity. For ongoing projects or business accounts, we also offer competitive contract rates and tailored waste management packages.
Eco-conscious disposal
Cawleys is committed to sustainability. More than 90% of all waste collected through our skip hire service is recycled or recovered at our licensed facilities. Our dedicated Luton Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) sorts, processes, and repurposes materials such as wood, metal, plastic, soil, and rubble, reducing landfill waste and supporting the circular economy. Choosing Cawleys means your project waste gets a responsible second life.
Fully compliant
Waste disposal in the UK is tightly regulated, and, as a skip hire company you can count on, Cawleys ensures every stage of the process meets legal standards. We hold all necessary waste carrier licences, site permits, and environmental accreditations. If your skip needs to be placed on a public road, we’ll handle the permit application with your local council on your behalf. You’ll also receive all the required waste transfer documentation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with UK environmental law.
Local expertise
With over 75 years of experience in waste management, Cawleys is one of the UK’s most trusted independent providers. Our local skip hire service is backed by deep local knowledge and a long-standing reputation for reliability. We’ve supported thousands of homeowners, builders, and businesses across the region with tailored waste solutions that meet every need, from small domestic jobs to major construction contracts.
Our Skip Hire Options
Every project is different, and so is every skip. Cawleys offers a comprehensive range of skip sizes to suit all waste volumes, access points, and project types.
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Mini Skips (2-3 yd³)
Small but mighty, mini or small skip hire is perfect for light domestic projects such as garden clearances, minor renovations, or spring clean-ups. Compact enough for most driveways, these skips hold the equivalent of around 20–30 bin bags of waste and are ideal when space is limited.
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Midi Skips (4-6 yd³)
Midi skips are a popular choice for medium-sized projects such as kitchen or bathroom refits, room renovations, or moderate clear-outs. These handy skip hire solutions can accommodate around 40 to 60 bin bags of waste, providing ample space for mixed household or light construction materials without taking up too much room on-site.
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Builder’s Skips (6-8 yd³)
A classic for the trade, builder’s skips are the workhorse of construction and renovation projects. Capable of holding around 70–80 bin bags, they’re ideal for heavy materials such as soil, brick, concrete, and rubble. These skip hire solutions are widely used on building sites, commercial refurbishments, and large home improvements.
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Large Skips (10-14 yd³)
When you’re tackling a major renovation or commercial clearance, you’ll certainly need something bigger than our small skip hire service. It is a good thing our large skips deliver the capacity you require. Holding between 100 and 140 bin bags, they’re perfect for bulky items, large volumes of light waste, and industrial clean-ups. They’re commonly used on shop refits, demolition sites, and large-scale construction projects.
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Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) Skips
For the biggest jobs, Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) skips provide the ultimate capacity and efficiency. Available in 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard sizes, these containers are designed for high-volume or heavy waste streams on commercial, industrial, and construction sites. RoRo skip hire is ideal for long-term projects or ongoing waste generation, offering cost-effective bulk removal with minimal handling.
How Our Skip Hire Service Works
Hiring a skip with Cawleys is simple, transparent, and fully supported by our waste management experts. Whether you book online or by phone, our team ensures your skip hire runs smoothly from start to finish.
1. Choose your skip
Start by selecting the right skip size for your project. Our customer service team can advise you based on the type and volume of waste you expect. If you’re unsure, our local skip hire specialist will help you choose the most efficient option to avoid overfilling or paying for unused capacity.
2. Book online or call
Once you know what you need, booking is easy. You can schedule delivery online or by calling our team directly. We offer next-day delivery in many areas and can coordinate with your schedule to avoid delays. If your skip needs to be placed on a public road, we’ll arrange the permit with the local authority as part of our skip hire services, so everything is fully compliant before delivery.
3. Fill at your pace
Once delivered, you can use the skip at your own pace. Our standard skip hire period allows up to 14 days, but extensions are available if your project takes longer than expected. You can fill the skip with a wide range of non-hazardous materials including wood, metal, soil, brick, and general waste. Our team can provide a detailed list of permitted and restricted items for peace of mind.
4. We collect and process
When your skip is full, just let us know, and we’ll handle the rest. Our professional drivers will collect your skip promptly and transport it to one of our licensed recycling facilities for sorting and processing. When you choose us as your skip hire provider, you can rest assured knowing that over 90% of your skip waste will be recycled or repurposed, ensuring minimal waste goes to landfill.
5. Documentation provided
As part of our skip hire service, Cawleys provides a waste transfer note and recycling report for every collection. These documents confirm that your waste was handled and processed in accordance with UK environmental legislation, making it ideal for business records, audits, and sustainability reporting.
FAQs
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That depends on the type and amount of waste you’re producing. Mini or small skip hire works well for small domestic jobs, builder’s skips suit larger renovations, and RoRo containers are best for heavy commercial or industrial waste. Our team can assess your needs and recommend the best fit to save you time and money.
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You can use our skip hire for most non-hazardous materials, such as wood, soil, bricks, concrete, plastics, metals, cardboard, and general household waste. However, items such as asbestos, tyres, fridges, batteries, paint, chemicals, or gas cylinders are classed as hazardous and require special handling. Our hazardous waste division can provide a separate collection for these items if needed.
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If your skip will be placed on a public highway, pavement, or verge, a permit from your local council is required. Cawleys will take care of this on your behalf as part of our local skip hire service. If the skip is placed on private property such as a driveway, no permit is needed.
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Our standard skip hire period is up to 14 days, but this can be extended on request. If you need the skip for a longer project, just let us know when booking and we’ll arrange a flexible schedule that fits your timeline.
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Yes, absolutely. At Cawleys, over 90% of skip hire waste is recycled or recovered. Our licensed facilities sort materials by type and send them for reuse in manufacturing, construction, and energy recovery. We provide recycling reports so you can see exactly how your waste was processed.
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Whatever the size or scale of your project, Cawleys makes hiring a skip simple, sustainable, and affordable. From small domestic clean-ups to large construction works, we deliver reliable service, clear pricing, and a strong commitment to recycling.
Book your skip today. Get in touch with us through our contact details below or complete our online booking form to schedule your delivery.
