Skips
Full range of skips available with next-day delivery available! Simple and fast online bookings.

Full range of skips available with next-day delivery available! Simple and fast online bookings.

Our skip hire is available across Greater Manchester & Lancashire for commercial and domestic waste disposal. Next-day skip hire and online booking available.
"ISM were outstanding on our latest building clearance. We have used loads of waste and recycling companies up and down the country for building clearances, but we have never come across a company so accommodating and with such a high level of service within this industry until now."
"Recently started using ISM for my commercial waste, service is brilliant, the lads collecting are polite and helpful, the office staff are a pleasure to deal with on the phones, and as a small business the price point is unbelievably competitive. 10/10"
"Excellent service with polite drivers and always on time with delivery and pick up. Excellent rates."
"Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the company, including the drivers and waste collection staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend ISM Waste."
"ISM provides a very personal touch with all their customers and have a friendly workforce that all work in unison to provide the highest level of service possible. We have never had any problems; the waste collections are always when specified and have provided us with extra bins at our busier times."
"It gives me great pleasure to recommend ISM Waste & Recycling. We use two of their services (REL skips and roll on roll off skips). We have wood skips and cardboard skips, and their service is generally flawless. The collection of our skips is always as promised and never exceeds three days, which we consider excellent. Well done, ISM."
"Excellent service and very efficient drop off and collection service. Very good at resolving any issues and for getting back to emails queries very quickly. Would highly recommend using ISM Waste & Recycling for your waste management requirements. 5 star Service."
"Our company has used ISM Waste and Recycling's services for nearly ten years. They are a very helpful, professional company that provide scheduled collections always on time and as expected. Excellent 5-star service and would recommend using ISM."
"The driver was at our house bright and early to drop the skip off in the morning as requested. Arranged, delivered and collected professionally and efficiently. First-class service from ISM Waste & Recycling."
"A great service provider who is able to be reactive to our unpredictable business needs. Nothing too is much trouble, and delivered with excellent professional customer care."
"Great company and service. ISM collect and recycle our waste from Head for the Hills festival. Their staff are very helpful - their customer service is excellent."
A standard skip is an open-top container used for general waste removal, typically delivered and collected by a skip lorry.
They are commonly used for domestic projects, construction work, and general commercial waste.
Standard skips are available in a range of sizes to suit different projects, including:
We can help you choose the right size based on your requirements.
Most general and non-hazardous waste can go in a skip, including:
Hazardous materials and certain restricted items cannot be disposed of in standard skips.
Items that are typically not allowed in skips include:
If you’re unsure, we can advise on safe and compliant disposal options.
Skip hire periods typically range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on your needs.
We can offer flexible hire durations and arrange collections at a time that suits you.
If the skip is placed on a public road or highway, a permit is usually required from the local council.
If the skip is placed on private land, such as a driveway, a permit is not needed.
Skips can be placed on driveways, private land, or permitted roadside locations.
We’ll help ensure safe and compliant placement based on your site and access.
The right skip size depends on the type and volume of waste you need to dispose of.
If you’re unsure, it’s usually better to choose a slightly larger skip to avoid overfilling or needing a second collection.
Get in touch for more information about our waste management services, recycling and skip hire.