Reliable Skip Hire for Builders and Trades Across Greater Manchester
The construction and trade industries are heading into 2026 facing tighter timelines, rising material costs, stricter waste regulations, and clients who expect jobs to be completed faster and cleaner than ever before.
For builders, plumbers, electricians, landscapers and contractors, waste management is no longer a background task. It is a critical part of running a professional, efficient, and compliant business.
If you are planning ahead for 2026, now is the time to make sure your skip hire partner can keep up.
Why Waste Planning Matters More in 2026
Trades are under increasing pressure from:
Trades are under increasing pressure from shorter project deadlines, limited space on both residential and commercial sites, higher expectations around cleanliness and safety, and greater scrutiny on waste disposal and recycling.
Missed collections, late deliveries, or unreliable suppliers cost time, money, and reputation.
Built for Trades
Sheridan Skips works with tradespeople every day. We understand how sites operate and what matters when you are trying to keep a job moving.
That means:
Fast delivery and collection
Clear communication
Flexible hire periods
Skips that arrive when promised
A team that understands site access and scheduling
Whether you are clearing waste from a full house renovation, a commercial refit, groundwork, or ongoing maintenance jobs, we fit around your workflow, not the other way around.
A Skip for Every Job
Different jobs create different waste. That is why we offer a full range of skip sizes to suit both small and large-scale projects.
Sheridan Skips offers:
2 yard skips
4 yard skips
8 yard skips
12 yard skips
16 yard skips
If you are unsure which size is right, our team will advise based on the type of work you are carrying out.
Areas We Cover
We provide skip hire across Greater Manchester, supporting local and regional trades.
If you are working across multiple sites, we can support repeat jobs and ongoing projects across the region with consistent service.
Reliable, Compliant Waste Disposal
As regulations tighten, compliance matters more than ever. All collected waste is handled responsibly, with a strong focus on proper disposal and recycling wherever possible.
Working with a professional skip hire provider helps protect your business from:
Waste compliance issues
Fly-tipping risks
Reputational damage
Delays caused by incorrect waste handling
Why Trades Choose Sheridan Skips
Tradespeople stay with Sheridan Skips because we make their lives easier.
Reliable delivery and collection
Straightforward pricing with no hidden surprises
A local team that understands trade requirements
Fast turnaround for urgent jobs
Support for one-off projects and long-term trade accounts
We are proud to be a local skip hire company built around real sites and real trades.
Get Ready for 2026 Now
If 2026 is going to be a busier year for your business, the smartest move is locking in reliable suppliers early.
Whether you are a builder planning multiple projects, a plumber juggling domestic jobs, or a contractor managing larger commercial work, having a dependable skip hire partner removes one less problem from your day.
Sheridan Skips would like to extend our sincere thanks to estate agent Burnley Petty Real for awarding us the skip-hire contract across all new builds, rental projects, and for clients requiring skip hire when entering or leaving a property.
We are proud to support your projects and look forward to providing reliable, efficient skip-hire services that meet the high standards expected by both your team and your clients.
We are also pleased to be working closely alongside the estate agent Cheshire Wright Marshall across North Cheshire and Lancashire. Building strong local partnerships is important to us, and we’re delighted to be working with like-minded professionals in the region.
Sheridan Skips was proud to join Petty Real in the Real Move in the Box at Burnley v Everton. It was a fantastic day and a great opportunity to strengthen relationships outside of the working environment.
Thank you once again for the opportunity. We look forward to a successful and long-term partnership.
In a year where we’ve seen the rollout of Simpler Recycling, growing pressure on businesses to manage waste and the possibility of greater penalties for non-compliance, it’s easy to find a reason to review your 2026 waste management contract well ahead of time.
For businesses across England, the regulatory landscape has shifted dramatically. The Simpler Recycling mandate, which came into effect for most businesses (with 10+ employees) in March 2025, requires the mandatory separate collection of key dry recyclables—including paper, card, glass, metal, and plastic – as well as food waste (no matter how small the volume).
By the time your 2026 contract is due for review or renewal, these new separation requirements should be firmly embedded in your day-to-day operations. The key question for business owners is how their current or prospective contract will support and optimise this compliance.
Key Considerations for Managing Business Waste Requirements in 2026
Compliance-First Service
Your contract needs to explicitly address the separate collection of the mandated streams. A generic ‘mixed waste’ service is now a significant compliance risk. Your provider should be offering clearly defined, separate collections for:
Food Waste (collected weekly is best practice).
Paper and Card.
Other Dry Recyclables (Plastic, Metal, Glass).
Residual (General) Waste.
Thinking Ahead to Optimise & Reduce Waste
The government’s commitment to increasing recycling rates is directly tied to increased costs for waste that ends up in landfill. Landfill Tax is set to increase significantly, making it more expensive than ever to dispose of general, non-recycled waste. A decent waste management contract should focus on maximising recycling volume to drastically reduce the costly residual waste stream. Reviewing your contract now allows you to explore services like ours that include a full waste audit and clear segregation plans to minimise your residual bin capacity and frequency.
Compliance, Tracking & Reporting
Simply having the right bins is not enough. Businesses have a Duty of Care to ensure their waste is handled legally. Your contract must detail the proper licensing, tracking, and reporting of your waste streams. Can your provider give you auditable data on your recycling rates and evidence that your waste is being diverted from landfill? This documentation is essential to protect your business against potential enforcement action and fines.
Get waste collections on track for 2026 and beyond
Audit Your Waste Streams: Work with us now to conduct a full waste audit, identifying exactly what you throw away and how to reorganise your internal bins and collection points to meet Simpler Recycling rules before the compliance pressure mounts.
Optimise Your Collections: Use the audit results to check your containers and collection frequencies.
Partner for Sustainability: Choose a provider committed to a high recycling rate. Our dedication to sustainability ensures your business is not just compliant, but actively contributing to a more circular economy.
Don’t wait until the last minute to get your 2026 waste management contract agreed. Start now to beat the rush – and the blues! Contact our team today.
Skips are available in a variety of sizes. You’ll need to know the right sized skip for the job before you hire one. Otherwise, you may end up with too much waste left over and need to hire another skip – or you’ll get one that’s too big and wind up paying more than you need to.
Skips are measured in mass capacity – how much weight they can hold – and in volume, cubic yards or metres. Those in waste management can work with these metrics but for the average person, it’s much easier to measure in bin bags!
Skip sizes & dimensions
2 tonne skip
Capacity: about 25 bin bags Footprint: Allow for 1.5m length and 1.5m width
Capacity: about 35 bin bags Footprint: Allow for 2m length and 1.5m width
Ideal for: single room refurbishments, garden clearance, waste clearance
Price from: £190 (inc VAT)
8 tonne skip
Capacity: about 70 bin bags Footprint: Allow for 3.5m length and 2.5m width
Ideal for: general house clearances, bulky waste, garden clearances, commercial waste
Price from: £270 (inc VAT)
12 tonne skip
Capacity: about 120 bin bags Footprint: Allow for 4m length and 3m width
Ideal for: large house clearances, wood, plastics, light furniture and bulky items, flooring, windows, doors
Price from: £360 (inc VAT)
16 tonne skip
Capacity: about 150+ bin bags Footprint: Allow for 2.5m length and 2m width
Ideal for: heavy waste materials such as bricks and plaster, metal, house refurbishments, windows, doors, commercial use
Price from: £460 inc VAT
What size skip do I need?
Garden clearing
Depending on the amount and type of waste, a 2 or 4 foot skip is usually sufficient for clearing garden debris, foliage and a small amount of mud or gravel. If you have a large amount of soil, gravel or mud to clear, you may need a larger skip due to weight restrictions.
Single room clearances
A 2 tonne skip ideal for single room clearances. Be sure to break down furniture and larger items into smaller parts where possible.
House clearances
An 8 or 12 tonne skip is the most common size used for house clearances. When deciding the size you need, think about how many bulky items you have like furniture, carpets and other fittings.
Kitchen refits
A 8 tonne skip is usually enough for a kitchen refurbishment consisting of cabinets, worktops, units, furniture and flooring.
Bathroom refurbishment
A 4 tonne skip is usually enough for a bathroom refurbishment consisting of a bathtub, tiles, a shower unit, and glass.
Refurbishment & renovation
A full house refurbishment will usually require a large 12 or 16 tonne skip, depending on the quantity of large, bulky items and heavy items. You will need a 16 tonne skip for removing bricks, rubble and windows.
Contact Sheridan Skips today
Our comprehensive approach to waste management ensures that all materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, in accordance with industry regulations and best practices.
If there is material you are particularly concerned about that you think we can’t remove, call us now and let’s get your skip booked so you can start your home renovation project. Call us on 0161 675 0667 or get in touch with us at info@sheridanskips.co.uk.
For businesses, responsible waste management has never been more critical. The environmental impact of waste is under the spotlight – and government regulations are tightening as a result. All types and size of business operations are required to comply with increasingly complex regulations applying to the disposal of waste and various materials.
On top of managing your business, it’s easy to brush something like waste management aside. But with increasing focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability, it’s your business’ reputation – and profitability – at stake. It’s an issue that you can’t afford to ignore. And let’s face it: we all want to do our bit to help the planet.
So what does sustainable and responsible waste management look like in 2025?
Waste management: what you need to think about
Your waste management strategy applies to all waste your business generates and how it is disposed of. In addition, businesses are encouraged to reduce their consumption, and reuse and recycle materials where they can to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
The biggest considerations for businesses are:
Waste type. Different types of waste need to be handled and disposed of in different ways. Under the new Simpler Recycling regulations, businesses are responsible for how their waste is handled after collection, too – so choose your waste management company carefully!
Logistics. How often does your waste need to be collected? How often does your recyclable waste need to be collected? How easy is it to dispose of waste?
Costs. What are the costs of waste disposal? How can it be made cheaper?
Internal processes. Do your staff need any additional training or resources to comply with your new waste management strategy? Could your setup be more efficient? How can you provide support to staff, customers and visitors to ensure end-to-end compliance in your premises?
You’ll need a tailored approach to disposing of business waste correctly. No two businesses are the same, and they all have different waste collection requirements. You’ll need to work with your provider to make sure that your waste is collected at a time to suit you – and them. Everyone wants to make their operations more efficient – waste handlers included!
That’s one of the main reasons it makes sense to have a local waste management company handle your bins for you, as they can align your waste collections with their other clients.
Free Waste Audit – Discover Where You Can Save
Do you ever question whether your current waste strategy is working effectively? You might be surprised by what we can uncover! Our free waste audit identifies potential savings, boosts efficiency, and reduces your environmental impact, often with just a few simple tweaks.
Book a free waste management audit
It pays to manage waste efficiently
To keep your business compliant with current regulations, and help you stay ahead of current developments in the future, you’ll need to make sure that you handle recyclable and non-recyclable waste correctly. It’s likely you’ll need at least four waste bins at a minimum: one for non-recyclable, general waste; one for paper and cardboard; one for food waste; and one for plastics, metal and glass.
The chances are, each of those bins will need emptying at different rates and different times. It may be unfeasible to lump all waste collection together when you generate more of one type of waste than another. If you pay a supplier to empty four bins when you only need one emptying, it’ll ultimately cost your business more money unnecessarily.
That’s why we offer flexible waste collection services, all customised to suit your waste volume, frequency, and site logistics. From everyday commercial waste to specialist streams like food, packaging, or construction debris, we’ve got the tools and expertise to manage it all.
Flexible waste collection services
If you want to improve how your business handles waste to ensure compliance with waste management regulations, be more efficient with disposal, improve sustainability and potentially reduce costs too, you’re in the right place.
Sheridan Skips are an experienced waste management company with flexible, affordable waste disposal services for all kinds of businesses in and around Greater Manchester.
Our portable bin collection service is one of our most popular offerings, ideal for businesses that need reliable, scheduled collections to keep things running smoothly. We work with you to design scheduled waste collection that works for your business, as little or as often as you need it.
Choose from:
1100-litre wheelie bins – Great for businesses with high waste output.
360-litre bins – Ideal for smaller premises or locations with limited space.
Our bins can be used for a variety of waste materials, including recyclable materials like food waste, paper, glass and plastic, as well as general waste for landfill.
When you need a one-off waste solution like a skip, we’ve got that covered too! We’re a top provider of commercial skip hire in Greater Manchester, with various sizes to choose from – and same day drop off, too.
Here’s how we support businesses like yours:
– Food Waste Management: We collaborate with cafés, bars, restaurants, and hotels to ensure food waste is managed cleanly and efficiently, allowing you to focus on what you do best—catering to your customers.
– Manufacturing Waste Solutions: From plastics to packaging and glass, we assist manufacturers in managing complex waste streams safely and sustainably.
– Construction & Renovation Debris: Builders, engineers, and facilities managers trust us for prompt and reliable skip and bin services, maintaining clean and compliant job sites.
When it comes to waste, Sheridan’s got your back. We’re here to support you and your business with managing waste effectively, efficiently and sustainably. Give us a call to talk through your requirements and we’ll plan effective waste management that works for your business.
Future-Proof Your Waste Strategy
Now more than ever, the significance of responsible waste management is increasingly evident. It’s about more than just tossing things in the bin; it’s about safeguarding your reputation, keeping ahead of regulations, and positively impacting our planet.
Partner with Sheridan Waste Management and work towards building a cleaner, greener, and more cost-effective future for your business. Let’s ensure that your waste management strategy is not just a necessity but a strength for your company.
From 31st March 2025, the new Simpler Recycling scheme becomes law in England, affecting all households, businesses, commercial premises and non-domestic premises, such as schools and hospitals. It could affect your waste management strategy and costs, so here we’ll break down the details so you can plan accordingly – and avoid a sanction by the Environment Agency.
What is the Simpler Recycling Scheme?
The idea behind the Simpler Recycling scheme is to simplify recycling. For businesses and micro-businesses, the waste categories liable for recycling are:
Food waste
Residual waste
Dry recyclable materials
If your business generates garden waste, it’s down to you to decide how it best fits into the specified categories and ensure it gets recycled accordingly.
How does food waste need to be managed under the new rules?
The new policy sets out new, clearer requirements for establishing:
What is and is not food waste
How food waste must be separated
How often it should be collected
What is food waste?
The definition of food waste is any form of food leftovers or waste generated by producing food, such as aluminium foil or disposable cutlery. This applies even if your business doesn’t serve food in any form. For example, under the new requirements, the staff kitchen must now give people the opportunity to sort their own waste into food or residual waste categories. And it’s the responsibility of the business to ensure the waste is properly sorted into recycling categories and collected correctly.
Which businesses need to comply?
Beginning 1st April 2025, all businesses with more than 10 full time employees in total are required to comply with Simpler Recycling. It’s not specific to any one location, so a business with seven employees in one location and four in another are still required to comply.
Businesses with fewer than 10 full time employees (micro businesses) are required to comply by 31st March 2027.
How do businesses comply with Simpler Recycling?
Businesses have a duty of care and must take reasonable steps to ensure that any and all generated waste is sorted into dry recycling, residual waste and food waste.
Examples of reasonable steps include:
Providing employees facilities to manage their waste into recycling
Providing enough storage for waste of different categories, e.g. larger bins
Ensuring adequate collection frequencies appropriate for the amount and type of waste generated
Displaying signage to inform staff and ensure their compliance
Checking your waste is collected by a registered waste collection company
It’s down to the business to organise waste collection and frequency, which can include Local Authority collections, or collections by a private sector company. Waste collection companies have a legal duty to ensure that dry recyclables, food waste and residual waste are collected separately.
However, if this is not technically or economically practicable, or has no significant environmental benefit, the waste collector can complete a written co-collection assessment.
If you need help with ensuring your business is compliant with the Simpler Recycling Scheme, then reach out to one of our commercial waste specialists.
How will the scheme be enforced?
Non-compliance with the Simpler Recycling scheme can be reported via the Defra website. The general public is encouraged to report non-complying businesses.
Waste collectors can also report a business if they fail to sort their waste into pre-agreed categories.
What to do to comply
You’ll need to assess the volume of each type of waste you generate, and ensure you have the capacity to store it in between collections. Collections can be made as often as you need them. Defra have a waste calculator to help businesses calculate business waste and costs. Unfortunately, there’s no current funding available to help with any increased costs.
If you’re not already practising some form of recycling with your current waste collector, discuss your new obligations with them to see how they can accommodate you. Some collectors may specialise in some types of waste, or be ill-equipped to handle others. Make sure you’ve planned in advance so that any changes in collections will have minimal impact on your operations.
Need a skip?
Too much waste, not enough space? Book a skip for same day delivery and get rid of your recycling fast. Whether you need a secure skip or to remove heavily contaminated waste or have a surplus of dry recycling, if you need a skip in Manchester, Sheridan Skips will get one to you in a matter of hours. Call us on 0161 675 0640 to get a quote or discuss your requirements.
Sheridan Skips have big plans for 2025. Our rapid expansion sees us now branching out to other areas of Greater Manchester. Not only is our domestic skip hire growing, we have now scaled up our commercial skip hire department to focus on the growing demand for waste management for businesses across Manchester.
Welcome Aboard Matt!
Sheridan Skips would like to introduce Matt Landregan, who will be heading up our commercial division. Matt brings over 20 years of experience working within the commercial waste management sector. Over the coming months, Matt will be reaching out to industries such as food, construction, manufacturing, retail, landscaping, and window & glass, to highlight Sheridan Skips as the leading skip provider.
Our dedication to sustainability, recycling, and the environment, is at the forefront of our mission regarding waste. Sheridan Skips have invested millions over the years focusing on our recycling facilities to ensure that not only do we deliver first-class commercial waste solutions, but can guarantee to our commercial clients that we go the extra mile when it comes to disposing of industrial waste.
If you would like to discuss your commercial waste management needs then give Greg a call to discuss our available commercial waste packages, or visit our commercial page.
You Spoke, We Listened!
After requests from some of our domestic customers, and some of our smaller B2B clients, Sheridan Skips has now launched the 2-yard skip, which has already seen a huge takeup on orders placed. If you’re looking for a 2-yard skip then you can now book online or over the phone.
Area’s We Cover
Sheridan Skips would like to remind our domestic and commercial customers that we have now increased our locations for skip delivery. This includes the 2-yard, 4-yard, and 8-yard skip. Here are some of our popular locations across Greater Manchester:
Ardwick
Ashton
Blackley
Bury
Denton
Eccles
Droylsden
Failsworth
Heywood
Hyde
Levenshulme
Limeside
Middleton
Moston
Oldham
Prestwich
Sale
Salford
Stockport
Stretford
Swinton
Tameside
Trafford
Whitefield
Commercial and Domestic Skips: Same-Day Delivery
Sheridan Skips would like to remind all our customers that we offer a same-day skip-hire service. All we ask is that you book online or give our team a call. At Sheridan Skips, we are happy to arrange your same-day skip-hire service.
Good Luck Sheridan Concrete
The Sheridan group of companies continues to grow. With that said, Sheridan skips would like to introduce our sister company, Sheridan Concrete. This service has already seen a rise in popularity for some of our skip-hire customers. Sheridan Concrete delivers high-quality concrete products to customers across the UK. Our high-quality products are tailored to suit specific applications, needs and budgets.
From commercial and residential projects to paving and concreting, we’ve got you covered. Not only does Sheridan Concrete provide an extensive range of services, but we do it all with a smile.
2025 Will Be An Amazing Year For Sheridan
Sheridan Skips hopes you can enjoy using all our different services throughout 2025, and asks customers to continue to support us by leaving us reviews on Google and Trustpilot. And as always, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve our services to you, then please don’t hesitate to contact the team!
At the heart of Sheridan Skips’ mission lies a commitment to cost-effectiveness, environmental responsibility, and active community involvement. The last few months have again proven the need for community upliftment here in the North West of the United Kingdom.
At Sheridan Skips, we take pride in our commitment to our three key principles: affordability, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. Our focus extends beyond offering competitive pricing, it’s about fostering a greener tomorrow and making a meaningful impact in our local community. At the heart of our operations is a steadfast dedication to leading the market in recycling initiatives and responsible waste management practices, embodying our belief that our service is more than just skips—it’s about championing sustainable solutions for a better world.
Our unwavering commitment extends beyond delivering skips; Sheridan Skips is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our community. By supporting local businesses and charities, we actively enrich and strengthen the communities we serve. Here’s an overview of our various community engagement efforts in 2024 so far—shedding light on the partnerships that underscore our commitment to making a positive impact locally.
