HIPPO

HIPPO: waste removal in the UK with the HIPPOBAG as its hallmark

HIPPO is a British company specialising in waste removal and management, active since 2002. Its offering is built around three main services: the HIPPOBAG, a flexible container available in various capacities that is delivered flat-packed and collected from the customer's home when requested; the Man and Van service, in which a team handles the loading and leaves the area clean; and skip hire, which can be booked online 24 hours a day and is delivered by local partners. The company can also arrange the necessary permits for placing the skip.

Origin and evolution

The company was founded in 2002 with the aim of offering a flexible alternative to traditional metal skips through the creation of the HIPPOBAG. It began operating in Hampshire and soon expanded its presence to thousands of DIY stores across the UK, making the product available in local shops. By 2006 it had already collected over 100,000 HIPPOBAGs and received the 'Innovation Business of the Year' award at the RBS Regional awards. Over time, HIPPO extended its solutions to small, medium and large businesses, and today it serves some of the country's best-known organisations and brands.

Services for households and businesses

The offering is organised into three areas: home, business and trade. For individuals, in addition to the three main services, the company collects garden, DIY and household waste, and offers office clearance, furniture removal and appliance disposal services. For businesses, it provides flexible management of waste streams in-store, on-site or at any location. For trade professionals, the HIPPOBAG allows debris to be collected at the client's home, making it easier to get to the next job quickly.

Types of waste accepted

With more than twenty years of experience, the company collects a wide variety of waste, from sofas to home renovation debris. The website groups the most common types into garden, DIY and household waste, and refers to an accepted waste guide for specific cases.

Environmental commitment

HIPPO states that more than 95% of the waste it manages is diverted from landfill, for which it selects transfer stations that maximise recovery. In 2023 the company achieved carbon neutrality by offsetting its emissions and adding lower-emission vehicles to its fleet.

Certifications and company details

HIPPO is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by LRQA Group Limited, a UKAS-accredited body. It operates under the company name Waste Management Systems Ltd., registered in England with number 4418836, and is listed in the register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers with number CBDU129843. HIPPOBAG and HIPPO are registered trademarks of Waste Management Systems Ltd.

Location and contact

1000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth, GB