Martin Skip Hire

Martin Skip Hire: skip hire in the United Kingdom

Martin Skip Hire is a British company specialising in skip hire for waste, serving both domestic and commercial customers. Its range covers everything from 2-yard skips to 40-yard roll-on roll-off (RORO) containers, and includes mini, midi and maxi skip categories. The company presents itself as a local business with a customer service approach that, according to its own description, sets it apart within the waste management industry.

Ordering process and how it works

The booking system is designed to be completed online. The customer enters their postcode and the company recommends the most suitable skip size based on the type of waste. The delivery date is then chosen and the skip is delivered, provided access remains clear for unloading. Once filled to the indicated load line, Martin Skip Hire collects the skip in the following weeks and ensures that approximately 90% of the waste is recycled and disposed of correctly.

The company also handles the necessary permits when the skip must be placed on a public road, a procedure that requires authorisation from the local authority and can extend the timescales. In addition to permit management, it organises delivery, collection and waste disposal.

Services and types of waste

Martin Skip Hire offers skips for all types of waste and provides short-term and long-term hire options. The company states that it can handle both small and large projects, with the capacity to supply anything from a 2-yard skip to a 40-yard RORO. Additional services include rubbish removal through its "man in a van" service, in which an operative travels to the site, loads the van and ensures the waste is disposed of safely. This service is presented as a useful alternative for those who do not have time to load the skip and as a cost-effective solution in large cities where skip permits can be expensive.

Coverage and delivery times

The company states that it covers local and nationwide requirements. It works with skip suppliers in different areas and explicitly mentions service areas such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Norwich, Huddersfield, Bradford, Derby, Colchester, Stevenage, Ipswich and Glasgow. In its presentation it states that it can deliver in central London, on the outskirts of Belfast, near Cardiff or in the Scottish isles. Its stated aim is to offer same-day or next-day delivery, although orders requiring a municipal permit may take somewhat longer.

Available skip sizes

The website highlights three main sizes for online ordering: 4 yards, 6 yards and 8 yards. However, the full range covers everything from 2 yards to 40 yards, with mini, midi, maxi and RORO options. The company recommends selecting the size based on the type of waste and offers a recommendation tool based on the postcode.