We Make Commercial Skip Hire Simple
We make commercial skip hire simple, providing waste removal services for businesses, construction sites, contractors, fit-out teams, offices, warehouses and trade customers.
From supporting one-off commercial projects to partnering for ongoing waste removal requirements, Norris is known locally for reliable, high-quality commercial skip hire.
With fast delivery, flexible collections and expert support from our team when choosing the right skip, we also prioritise responsible waste disposal and support a positive environmental impact.
We’re the first choice for commercial skip hire in South London, South East London, and surrounding areas from our Orpington base.
Why Businesses Choose Norris
Flexible Commercial Waste Solutions
With different commercial projects producing different volumes and types of waste, commercial skip hire needs to be flexible and adaptable to a range of commercial needs.
Norris can offer a range of related commercial waste solutions, including roll-on/roll-off containers, cage trucks, grab lorries, compactors and hazardous waste support.
If skip hire isn’t enough for your project, our expert team are happy to guide you to the right waste removal solution, improving clean-up efficiency for your commercial project.
Fast Delivery & Turnaround
We understand the importance of keeping commercial sites moving and avoiding the build-up of any unwanted waste. We’re able to offer fast delivery to your location at short notice and are always on hand for prompt collections or exchanges when the skip is full.
One skip hire includes one collection and disposal, with exchanges available if needed – this is especially useful when a project creates waste quickly, and you need full skips to be collected to minimise downtime on site.
Flexible Skip Sizes
Every project needs a different skip size. Our commercial skip options for your projects include:
Environmental Compliance
Our commercial customers depend on our services to handle waste responsibly and legally. Our commercial waste collections are taken to Orpington Processing Centre, where waste is split into different streams to recycle 99% of the waste we collect.
We advocate for the separation, recycling and reuse of commercial waste to reduce landfill where possible and support a positive environmental impact.
Dedicated Business Support
You’ll receive expert support and advice from our team, who can advise on skip size, placement, collection schedules and waste type.
Norris can be your waste partner, rather than just a skip supplier. With a dedicated credit or trade account, you can form an ongoing partnership for reliable waste removal that puts your operational and environmental requirements first.
Commercial Skip Hire for Every Project
No commercial project is the same, which is why our skip hire is available for a range of different projects. Whether you need waste removal for construction, demolition, groundworks, new build, strip out/fit out or site clearance, we have you covered.
Construction & Building Sites
On construction and building sites, waste can build up quickly. It’s important to plan ahead, with skip exchanges and planned collections helping to keep busy sites moving efficiently.
Heavy materials on building and construction sites such as soil, rubble and concrete may affect the choice of skip size due to weight restrictions. However, the Norris team can advise on the best size skip for your project, and plan exchanges and collections ahead of time so your waste disposal remains seamless.
Other building and construction materials that you can dispose of include rubble, timber, packaging, metal, fixtures and general site waste.
Office Clearances
For office refurbishments, clearances or moves, space is needed to dispose of office items that are unwanted or due to be upgraded. Commercial skip hire for office clearances is appropriate for removing desks, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving, packaging, old fixtures and non-confidential general office waste.
Keep in mind that most electrical items or monitors may need separate handling for disposal or may incur extra charges. Let us know during your booking or talk to our team about any electrical items you want to dispose of, and we can suggest the best course of action.
Retail Refits
Retail refits call for commercial skip hire with quick turnaround so teams can clear waste without compromising timelines or slowing down reopening targets. You can use commercial skip hire for display units, signage, flooring, packaging, old counters and fit-out waste.
Demolition Projects
Demolition waste volumes commonly include heavier commercial waste such as rubble, hardcore, brick, timber, metals and site debris. For demolition projects, larger or repeated skips may be required depending on the size of the project.
If required, Norris are able to provide roll-on/roll-off containers if they’re more suitable for bigger demolition projects.
Shop Fitting Waste
During shop fits, planned delivery and collection windows for commercial waste disposal are helpful when working around trades and deadlines. For old fittings, panels, units, counters, timber, packaging and mixed refurbishment waste, reliable commercial skip hire helps to quickly remove waste build-up when stripping out retail or commercial units.
Industrial Waste Removal
Large volumes of commercial waste from industrial units, manufacturing sites and workshops can be disposed of. With industrial waste, hazardous or specialist materials aren’t able to be disposed of in a skip. If you’re unsure what industrial waste you can use commercial skip hire for, get a quick answer from our team.
Warehouse Clearances
When clearing out warehouses, you may have a range of both bulky and heavy commercial waste. Bulky waste requires bigger skips, so 12-yard or larger solutions will be most suitable. For heavier waste, smaller skips will be more appropriate to meet weight demands upon collection.
Common warehouse clearance waste includes pallets, packaging, shelving, broken stock, fixtures, mixed bulky waste and light commercial waste.
Ongoing Commercial Waste
Some businesses may be looking for a partnership for repeated collections, rather than a one-off hire. With dedicated account support, scheduled exchanges and planning around site operations, Norris have experience in partnering with businesses that require various scales of waste collection and disposal.
Multi-Site Waste Collection
The Norris team have extensive experience of working with businesses that manage several commercial sites, developments or branches. Our personal and dedicated account management allows us to organise coordinated collections across multiple sites to keep waste processes consistent across your locations.
Facilities Management Support
We provide specialised commercial skip hire and environmental support that is tailored for facilities management operations. With a comprehensive skip supply, bulk industrial solutions and fast collection services, our support ranges from specific hire details to specialised environmental and compliance capabilities.
We understand the duty of care around waste management, helping you to correctly dispose of waste to meet environmental standards and relevant regulations.
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Find the Right Skip Size for Your Business
The Norris team are able to help you choose the right size of skip for your waste disposal needs, keeping volume, weight and waste type in mind.
With our commercial skip hire services, we have 4, 6, 7, 8 and 12-yard skips available for hire. For larger projects, we have 20–40-yard roll-on/roll-off skips available if required.
With skips often measured in cubic yards, a visual reference to gauge volume is to compare a cubic yard to a washing machine. A 4-yard skip measures roughly 4 cubic yards, which will hold roughly the same volume as 4 washing machines.
4 Yard Skips
Best For
4-Yard Skips are best for smaller commercial clearances. This includes compact office, retail or maintenance waste. Alternatively, this smaller skip size is useful for projects with limited site space.
Typical Waste Volumes
Around 4 cubic yards of waste, which is appropriate for small volumes rather than large construction loads. A 4-yard skip can hold around 40-45 bin bags worth of commercial waste.
Recommended Industries
4-Yard Skips are recommended for small offices, shops, maintenance teams and trades carrying out minor refurb works.
6 Yard Skips
Best For
6-Yard Skips are best for building works, smaller commercial renovations and heavier waste. Ideal for refurbishments to business premises, they are appropriately sized for mixed construction waste where space is still limited.
Typical Waste Volumes
Fitting around 6 cubic yards of waste, it is suitable for denser waste. It can fit around 60-70 bin bags worth of waste.
Recommended Industries
6-Yard Skips are recommended for builders, contractors, small construction sites and office refurbishment teams.
7 Yard Skips
Best For
7-Yard Skips are typically used for commercial projects where a 6-Yard Skip could possibly be too small for the amount of waste generated. It is best for mixed fit-out, construction or clearance waste.
Typical Waste Volumes
Fitting around 7 cubic yards, it is a useful middle-ground size for medium commercial projects. It has capacity for around 70-80 bin bags worth of waste.
Recommended Industries
7-Yard Skips are often used by contractors, trades, shopfitters and refurbishment teams.
8 Yard Skips
Best For
8-Yard Skips are best for larger building projects, commercial refits and medium-sized clearances. They are appropriate for bulkier mixed waste from offices, shops or commercial units.
Typical Waste Volumes
This skip fits around 8 cubic yards of waste. Whilst heavier waste can be disposed of, larger skips can become unsuitable due to weight restrictions. 8-Yard Skips hold around 90-95 bin bags worth of waste.
Recommended Industries
8-Yard Skips are recommended for retail refits, commercial refurbishments, builders and property maintenance teams.
12 Yard Skips
Best For
12-Yard Skips are best for large bulky commercial waste. They’re ideal for bigger clearances, warehouse clearances, packaging, fixtures and light bulky materials.
Typical Waste Volumes
Measuring around 12 cubic yards, it is better for bulky waste rather than heavy loads. It can hold around 120-140 bin bags worth of waste.
Recommended Industries
12-Yard Skips are recommended for warehouses, facilities management, larger offices, commercial landlords and shop fitting teams.
How Commercial Skip Hire Works
Choose Your Skip
When choosing your skip for commercial hire, businesses should consider the waste type, volume, weight and where the skip will be placed. For further guidance, you can take advantage of our Skip Selector tool to help you pick the right skip.
If you’re unsure about what skip to choose, especially for mixed or restricted waste, then you can get in touch with the Norris team who will recommend a perfect solution for your business.
Schedule Delivery
You choose the delivery date and location for your commercial skip hire. Clear access is important for skip lorries for ease of delivery, so an open and accessible space makes delivery easier.
We’re known for our fast, reliable delivery in South London, South East London, Bromley and surrounding areas. For scheduled dates or short-term requirements, we promptly deliver the waste removal service that you need.
Ongoing Collections
If you fill your skip before the scheduled collection date, you can organise for a quicker collection to keep your site moving. For projects that continue to produce waste, we can organise skip exchanges with you so you’re constantly able to dispose of waste easily.
This is a useful option for construction sites, fit-outs and long-running refurbishments that need consistent access to skip space to dispose of waste without holding up the project.
Waste Collection & Processing
Once we collect your filled skips, we take the waste for processing at the Orpington Processing Facility. The waste is sorted into streams to maximise recycling and the reuse of materials.
By separating waste into streams of wood, metal, soil, brick, concrete, paper and card, our recycling efforts fuel our sustainability missions, so you can be sure that your project waste will be taken care of with the environment in mind.
Skip Permits & Site Requirements
Road Placement Permits
If skips are placed on private land, they wouldn’t need a permit. However, when they’re placed on public land, they do. You can check with your local council if a permit is required.
Let us know during the booking process if you require a permit, so we’re fully briefed on your delivery requirements. If you’re struggling with permits for skips on public land, let the Norris team know so that we can point you in the right direction.
Site Access Requirements
Site access is important for skip lorries, so we can easily deliver your skip. When expecting a skip delivery, keep turning spaces, gates, parked cars, overhead cables and loading areas in mind. During the booking process, you’re able to give us further information about the delivery location or even upload photos for us to view.
Commercial sites should identify a safe and practical location before skip delivery, with good placement not only allowing us to access your site easier but also helping with efficiency and keeping your work moving.
Restricted Waste Types
Unfortunately, there are items that can’t be placed in a commercial skip. Some items are strictly prohibited, whilst some others are allowed for an extra charge due to more complex disposals.
Examples of items that aren’t accepted include asbestos, food/household refuse, fluorescent bulbs and paint. Examples of items that incur an extra disposal charge include fridges, tyres, mattresses, TV screens and fire extinguishers.
You can view our full list of chargeable and prohibited items, or if you’re unsure, ask our team.
Large Vehicle Access
During delivery and collection, your premises will require suitable space and access for a skip lorry. We try to accommodate all commercial sites, which is why we will work with you as best as possible with your skip delivery and pick-up.
Commercial & Trade Waste Services
We offer a wide range of waste removal services for our commercial and trade customers.
What Can Go in a Commercial Skip?
Construction Waste
Most construction waste can be disposed of in a skip. This includes:
- Bricks
- Rubble
- Timber
- Metals
- Packaging
- Fixtures
- General Site Debris
If you have heavier waste, it is better to talk to our team about this before choosing a larger skip, as heavy waste in larger skips can exceed the weight restriction.
Office Waste
For more commercial projects from office renovations to clear-outs, common office waste can be disposed of in a commercial skip. This includes:
- Desks
- Chairs
- Cabinets
- Shelving
- Packaging
- Partitions
- General non-hazardous clearance waste
With electrical office waste, these may be chargeable or require separate handling, so it’s best to check with our team.
Retail Waste
For retail renovations or fit-outs, most waste can be disposed in a commercial skip. This includes:
- Display units
- Shelving
- Counters
- Signage
- Flooring
- Packaging
- Shopfitting waste
Quickly clearing retail waste during projects can help refits stay on their strict schedules to meet opening dates.
Mixed Commercial Waste
Commercial skips can be used for most general commercial waste from refurbishments and maintenance works to premises clearance. Mixed waste is common, however any items on our restricted list should be separated.
Restricted Materials
When disposing of a range of waste, you should make sure you’re checking what you’re getting rid of first. You can read our restricted items before you start using your commercial skip, and if you’re ever in doubt, you can check with our team about specific items.
Asbestos, paint, fluorescent bulbs, food/household refuse and other specialist materials are not accepted; however, Norris can help organise specialist support through our network where needed.
Commercial Skip Hire Across London
Based in Greenwich and Orpington, we are ideally located to serve the needs of customers across the South East of England. From Romford to Royal Tunbridge Wells, Mitcham to Maidstone and everywhere in between.
Fast Local Delivery
With coverage across South London, South East London, Bromley and surrounding areas, our base in Orpington is situated for us to serve areas in the South East.
For local sites, businesses, contractors and trade customers, our decades of experience of the local area positions us as leading, reliable commercial skip suppliers. We’re able to get skips delivered to you with same-day hire, subject to availability, and incredibly short-term notice to keep your project moving.
Multi-Site Coverage
For contractors or businesses working across multiple locations, we provide support for coordinated skip hire for developments, refurb programmes or commercial property portfolios.
Working with Norris, we will build an understanding of your multi-site operations, organising and scheduling skip hire delivery and collection when required to keep projects working seamlessly across multiple local sites.
Business Account Support
For repeat commercial and trade customers across South London, South East London, Bromley and surrounding areas, you can start a trade or credit account to benefit from increased support.
This is beneficial for repeat bookings, convenient invoicing and working with the Norris team for continuous support for ongoing waste planning and management.
Experienced Commercial Teams
With decades of experience and commercial waste expertise in the South London, South East London and Bromley areas, we’re a reliable and certain choice for commercial skip hire.
We’ve worked with the following sectors, providing fast, quality commercial skip hire in the local area that plays a key part in keeping projects moving:
- Construction
- Demolition
- Groundworks
- Developers
- Roofers
- Fit-out contractors
- Schools
- Social housing
- Government contractors
Our team has the right experience to advise you on the right solution for your project. Prepared with answers for your skip size, logistics, site placement, segregation and collection timings, our team are ready to provide advice from one-off questions to continued project and business support.
Commercial Skip Hire FAQs
What Size Skip Does My Site Need?
Choosing the right size skip for your site will depend on waste volume, the weight of your waste, waste type and site access.
This makes sure that your waste disposal doesn’t exceed waste limits for the skip, recycling the waste is as straightforward as possible and we can easily deliver and pick-up your skip.
We have 4, 6, 7, 8 and 12-yard skips available, with 20–40-yard roll-on/roll-off skips for bigger commercial loads.
If you need help to choose the right skip, we’re able to help. You can use our Skip Selector tool, or you can get in touch with our team to have a conversation about the exact commercial waste disposal solution you need.
Can You Support Ongoing Collections?
Yes, we can. Businesses are able to arrange collections before the originally agreed date when the skip is full, or we can arrange exchanges to keep your project moving fast.
We pride ourselves on our customer service, and we understand the importance of how waste disposal needs to be accessible and ready for project waste that builds up.
Whilst ongoing business support is available for our trade and credit account customers for collections and exchanges, we’re devoted to providing all our customers a speedy service that they know they can rely on.
Do You Provide Waste Transfer Notes?
Yes, we do. Our waste transfer notes include documentation for businesses to record and demonstrate complete compliance.
Our electronic documentation is signed and printed with the correct SIC code, European Waste Catalogue code, container description and the Waste Hierarchy declaration.
For trade and credit account customers, this is conveniently stored on your online portal where you can view all your reports, including a detailed breakdown of waste taken from your site.
What Waste Types Are Restricted?
We provide you with information with what cannot be placed in a skip, as well as items that would incur an extra charge due to complexities in disposal.
Common items that we cannot accept in commercial skip hire includes:
- Asbestos
- Food and general household refuse such as nappies and sanitary items.
- Fluorescent tubes, lamps and bulbs
- Paint
You can view our full list of Chargeable and Prohibited Items to make sure you’re correctly disposing of the right items.
How Quickly Can You Deliver?
Playing a crucial part in advancing your commercial projects, we aim to provide fast, reliable commercial skip hire. We’re able to offer same-day skip delivery in Orpington and surrounding areas, subject to availability and booking requirements.
It is important to take permit applications into account. If they’re required, this can delay delivery times for skip hire.
Can You Service Multiple Locations?
Yes, we can. We understand the needs of contractors, facilities managers and businesses with more than one site. Our team delivers coordinated support, account management and repeated waste collections as required.