Over the last 25 years Able Skip Hire Ltd has established itself as one of Lancashire's foremost skip hire, recycling and waste management companies. From our origins in the early 1980's, when we began operating with one petrol-engine Transit Van Skip Loader, and five rusty old mini skips, to our current fleet of modern, eco-friendly trucks and over 1000 skip containers.
Our Vehicles and Skips have become a familiar sight on the highways and driveways of Lancashire. The Directors of Able Skip Hire Ltd have over 70 years of combined experience in the Local Waste and Recycling industry, spanning two generations. The company remains an independent family owned business, allowing us to put the needs of our customers first, without interference from shareholders or parent companies.
Our Vehicles and Skips have become a familiar sight on the highways and driveways of Lancashire. The Directors of Able Skip Hire Ltd have over 70 years of combined experience in the Local Waste and Recycling industry, spanning two generations. The company remains an independent family owned business, allowing us to put the needs of our customers first, without interference from shareholders or parent companies.
Services
Able Skip Hire Ltd is able to supply a variety of different sized containers to meet the demands of both our domestic and commercial clients. The three main sizes of skip we provide are the 2-Ton mini, 4-Ton midi and the 8-Ton maxi skips. Below are is a brief description of each skip and which will hopefully enable you to choose the right skip for your hire needs.
Yes, but only if you apply for a Highways Permit from the Local District Council. These are obtained by Able Skip Hire Ltd on your behalf, and the council fee is added to the cost of the skip. The cost of the permit can be calculated using our on-line quotation system. We will supply cones to place around the skip.
Able Skip Hire Ltd are happy to provide Trade Account Facilities to all potential customers who can satisfy our credit checking procedure. We currently operate over 2000 live trade accounts, from large multi-nationals and local authorities to self-employed tradesmen and women.
All our customers, large or small, can expect to receive an equal standard of service, but we are always mindful of the need to increase capacity for any larger projects our customers may undertake.Invoices can be supplied on a weekly or monthly basis to suit your administration requirements.
All our customers, large or small, can expect to receive an equal standard of service, but we are always mindful of the need to increase capacity for any larger projects our customers may undertake.Invoices can be supplied on a weekly or monthly basis to suit your administration requirements.
Our purpose built 15000sq ft facility is completely housed inside, so unlike many other skip hire companies, all the waste that we collect is stored indoors. This means there is less impact on the local environment caused by waste escaping from the site, or unpleasant odours arising. It also helps to guard against incidences of fire.
Reviews (7)
Geoff Brown
Dec 21, 2021
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Paul Pennington
Dec 17, 2021
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All great price prompt but nobody tell its a strict 7 days unless agreed and as I was not told me that I didn’t agree anything so now I halfway through my job and they taken the skip even through I email asking for it not to be collect. Quick to take your money and quicker to take their skips. I guess they want me hire again for another 7 days as that how scams feel like. Thank you for your response so contacting by phone as your driver did and me sending an email hours before requesting it not to be collected and you still instructed your driver to collect shows your flexibility. Nice words
Karen Hudson
May 24, 2021
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I had a recomendation from someone else for Able Skips and I then recomended Able Skip hire to my neighbours and now ive had them myself and i cant fault them. The driver was great. Its not a wide road here and the skip had to go on my grass but he did it quickly and cleanly. I told him he was brilliant at dropping it. He was a lovely guy, very polite and certainly knew his job. Impressed all round. Just need it picking up now. Thank you Able Skips for a job well done.
Philip Ashforth
Mar 30, 2021
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My experience of using Able has been very positive, the skip was delivered exactly on time and positioned on the drive properly. When I filled the skip I called the company and was told collection would be made in next couple of days. It was collected well ahead of this, actually on the same day I called. The call itself was handled professionally, so my own experience is that I would be more than happy to recommend Able and I would certainly use them again in the future.
Jonny Fp
Jan 27, 2021
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Booked a skip and was assured I could put whatever I wanted in it, it was only when I arranged collection that I got an email telling me there was an extra charge to take a settee away, I'd put one in the skip so that has now been chopped up and will be taken to the tip.
I'd have given one star but the driver was really friendly and helpful, and the skip was collected incredibly promptly
I'd have given one star but the driver was really friendly and helpful, and the skip was collected incredibly promptly
Mark Lyon
Dec 17, 2020
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I thought would write a review as Able seems to get a lot of poor reviews, which does not reflect my experience. Many of the poor reviews mention really poor customer service. Obviously there must be some sort of consistent issues, for so many people to have called this out. My own experience though is that Able have always been perfectly fine. I've used them for domestic reasons over the years on approx 5 occasions. Each time, they have been perfectly acceptable, from that's the lady in the office or the delivery staff. Now I'm not saying they go out of their way, but they have never been rude
Marcus Rumney
Sep 06, 2020
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I booked a skip which came on Thursday as said.
I said it could be taken back same day but was told it would be Friday.
Rang them Friday. Spoke to a rude lady, no doubt the same one mentioned in other reviews.
She said it could be today or Saturday.
Rang again Monday for pick up. Was informed it would be today.
Rang again Tuesday I was informed they are short of drivers and can not tell me when it will be picked up. But she said “I can tell you it will be tomorrow if that is what you want to hear”.
Very poor service unhelpful information and still have a skip over my drive.
Highly recommend
I said it could be taken back same day but was told it would be Friday.
Rang them Friday. Spoke to a rude lady, no doubt the same one mentioned in other reviews.
She said it could be today or Saturday.
Rang again Monday for pick up. Was informed it would be today.
Rang again Tuesday I was informed they are short of drivers and can not tell me when it will be picked up. But she said “I can tell you it will be tomorrow if that is what you want to hear”.
Very poor service unhelpful information and still have a skip over my drive.
Highly recommend
