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Who are we?

Founded back in 1939 by John Dickinson, J Dickinson & Sons started from humble beginnings offering haulage services to Bolton and surrounding areas via horse and cart

70

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Employees at our 17-acre state of the art recycling centre

84

Years of experience in waste management

Reliable delivery you can trust

Domestic skip hire

We do more than just deliver your skip – we always collect at times that suit you, and we aim to recycle 100% of the waste you are disposing. With us, you can rest assured you are doing your bit for the environment, as well as helping us to reach our 0% to landfill objective.

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Attentive customer service

Commercial bin collection

We offer specialist commercial waste collection services to businesses in Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service as well as the vigilant and reliable way we handle the waste collected.

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Our environmental commitment

Up to 0%

Aiming for 0% to landfill

We are always actively working towards achieving our aim of 0% of our waste ending up in landfill.

Up to 1022

Tonnes diverted

That’s a huge 1,022 tonnes less waste ending up in landfill every year thanks to our customers.

Up to 546

Kilowatts saved

Our recycling centre saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and cares for the planet.

Why choose us?

There are a number of reasons why opting for J Dickinson & Sons would be the perfect choice for your waste needs for you, at your home, or your business.

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Free Delivery & Collection

Our delivery and collection services are included in the price quoted.

Free Advice & Support

Our friendly team is always on hand to answer any of your questions or to provide support when needed. We can arrange a site visit and conduct a full waste audit, FREE of charge.

Fair Price Guarantee

We offer competitive prices along with an unmatched service that you won’t find anywhere else.

Next Day Delivery*

We don’t leave you waiting around - our aim is to offer next day delivery service so you can get started as soon as possible.

Loved by our customers

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Harold Smith

"“They supply 2 of our businesses with General Waste Bins plus Glass Recycling bins. Pleasure to deal with, flexible service, always collect same day on time every week. Rapid response when needed and even carried out additional emergency collections on request. Highly recommended.”"

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Chris Burton

"Perfect service! Price and speed to drop the skip was the best I found. Lucy was superb to deal with and communicated at every stage. Payment and booking was easy and the collection happened exactly as promised! I would highly recommend these guys for Skip hire!!!"

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Shaun Reynolds

"“They supply 2 of our businesses with General Waste Bins plus Glass Recycling bins. Pleasure to deal with, flexible service, always collect same day on time every week. Rapid response when needed and even carried out additional emergency collections on request. Highly recommended.”"

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Kathy Yates

"We receive fantastic service from these guys, very competitively priced & extremely reliable. They have never let us down. Nicola is always on hand if we have any queries & looks after our account perfectly."

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Kathryn Armstrong

"Thank you for your wonderful customer service and your top class collection service. Since moving to your Company my life has become so much easier. You do exactly what you said you would and that’s refreshing"

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Frequently asked questions

How much is it to hire a skip?

The cost to hire a skip depends on the size of the skip you wish to hire and your location. If you wish to hire any of the following skips, contact us today for a fast and free quote.

Get a quote for the following skip sizes:

2 cubic yard skip hire
3 cubic yard skip hire
4 cubic yard skip hire
7 cubic yard skip hire
8 cubic yard skip hire
14 cubic yard skip hire
20 cubic yard skip hire
40 cubic yard skip hire

Do skip hire companies recycle?

We can’t speak for every skip hire company, but we’re dedicated to helping both our customers and environment become a healthier and greener place to live.

When you book a skip with us, we’ll recycle as much of its contents as possible. We have a 17-acre on-site facility to help separate and recycle materials, so whenever we collect a skip or waste from a customer, it’s processed through our innovative picking facility to separate recyclable materials.

You can find out more about our green initiatives and recycling services here

How long can you hire a skip for?

You can keep your hired skip for a maximum of 14 days on domestic jobs. If you need the skip for a longer commercial project, give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.

What can I put in a hired skip?

Our skips will take a wide range of waste, catering for most of our customers’ requirements. Here are some of the items you can put in our skips:

  • General waste
  • Bricks
  • Wood
  • Rubble
  • Furniture (usually broken-up)
  • Plastics
  • Non-electrical fittings
  • Furnishings
  • Cardboard and packaging
  • Metal
  • Leaves and branches
  • Garden waste
  • Glass
  • Mattresses (these are charged additional to your skip hire charge)

If you have any questions about the type of waste you wish to dispose of, you can contact us here.

What can I not put in a skip?

There are some items that can’t be put in a skip: usually because the materials are hazardous or harmful, so will need to be disposed of in another way. This includes, but not limited to, the following:

  • Electrical equipment
  • Asbestos
  • Gas cylinders
  • Batteries
  • Solvents
  • Fuel
  • Paint
  • Medical waste
  • Plasterboards
  • Mattress
  • Glass

If you have any questions about the type of waste you wish to dispose, you can contact us here.

How much to hire a skip for 1 day

The cost to hire a skip depends on the size of the skip you wish to hire, how long for and your location. If you wish to hire any of the following skips, contact us today for a fast and free quote or book your domestic skip here. We offer a wait – while load service which may be more suited to you if you don’t want your skip left on site, contact one of the team for more information on this service

How much to hire a skip for a week

The cost to hire a skip depends on the size of the skip you wish to hire, how long for and your location. If you wish to hire any of the following skips, contact us today for a fast and free quote.

Do you pay for skip hire upfront?

Yes, we will require you to pay for your skip hire up-front.

How does hiring a skip work?

We make the skip hiring process as simple as possible. Here’s how it works:

  1. Choose what size skip you require, then contact us for a free and fast quote or book your skip quickly online. Permits are required for skips going on the highway, we can arrange this for you. An additional charge will be added to your skip for the permit charge. This can differ in price dependent on where the skip is being delivered.
  2. We’ll deliver your skip on the day you need it
  3. We’ll then collect your skip at the end of the lease
  4. Finally, we’ll take the skip to our 17 acre yard and recycle/dispose the skip contents
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