What Waste Transport Services does

Waste Transport Services, trading as WTS-Skiphire, is a UK waste management company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Langham. The company's core offering is nationwide skip hire, supplemented by grab hire (8-wheel loaders up to 15 tonnes with 6m reach), cage tipper lorries (3.5T and 10T) for locations where skips cannot be parked, asbestos disposal using enclosed lockable skips and UN-approved bags, and on-site waste services covering COSHH, WEEE, POPs, contaminated soil, and hazardous substances. Service is delivered through a hybrid model combining WTS's own vehicles with a network of third-party suppliers and depots to provide UK-wide coverage.

WTS serves four customer segments: domestic homeowners (one-off garden clearances, renovations, decluttering), trade and construction firms (ongoing project skip hire), commercial and industrial operators (large-volume RORO skips and hazardous waste), and public sector or utilities clients. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone (0203 8767 552), email, and a website booking form, with no disclosed mobile app, API, or proprietary software platform. The company holds a Registered Waste Carrier licence (TNE/377948/CB, valid 2025-2028) and public liability insurance.

Revenue is generated transactionally through one-off service engagements rather than subscriptions, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Marketing relies on the company website and Google Reviews as primary trust signals, supplemented by direct outreach. WTS is privately held with 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, management team bios, or ownership history beyond its 2004 founding.

Name

Waste Transport Services

Legal name

WTS-Skiphire

Website

https://wts-skiphire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waste Transport Services (WTS-Skiphire) is a UK-wide skip hire and waste management company, founded in 2004, serving domestic, trade, commercial, and public sector customers via a national depot and supplier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inter-Municipal & Long-Haul MSW Transport (Post-Collection Haul) (BPALAAAK), Missed Pickup, On-Call & Supplemental Route Services (BPALAAAJ), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Transfer (BPALABAF), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG)

Keywords

• Skip hire services
• Waste management solutions
• Grab hire services
• Asbestos waste disposal
• Construction waste removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Langham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire Services: WTS generates revenue through hiring out skips of various sizes (from 2 yard mini skips to 40 yard RORO skips) for waste collection and disposal. Customers pay for skip delivery, usage period, and collection/disposal. Services include regular skips, roll-on roll-off skips, enclosed skips, and certified lifting skips.
2. Grab Hire Services: Revenue from hiring grab lorries (8-wheel grab loaders) that can carry loads up to 15 tonnes with 6m reach for excavation, clearance, and waste disposal projects.
3. Cage Lorry Services: Cage tipper lorry hire services available in 3.5T and 10T sizes, including out-of-hours collection services for waste clearance in locations where skips cannot be parked.
4. Asbestos Waste Disposal: Specialised asbestos disposal services including supply of enclosed lockable skips (6 to 35 cubic yards), asbestos bags (UN-approved), and van collection service for asbestos-contaminated waste removal.
5. On-Site Waste Services: Wet waste removal, contaminated soil disposal, hazardous substance handling (COSHH, WEEE, POPs, asbestos), waste treatment for contaminated materials, and supply of wheelie bins (240L, 660L, 1100L).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Waste Transport Services (WTS-Skiphire) provides nationwide skip hire and complementary waste removal services across the UK for both domestic and trade/commercial customers. The core offer is a full range of skips (2-yard mini skips through 40-yard RORO skips) delivered and collected via a national supplier and depot network, supplemented by grab hire, cage lorries, asbestos waste skips with UN-approved packaging, on-site hazardous waste handling, wheelie bins, and one-tonne bags.

Product overview

Waste Transport Services (WTS-Skiphire) operates as a nationwide waste management company established in 2004, offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected waste removal and management services. The core offering centers on Nationwide Skip Hire supported by Roll On Roll Off skips in sizes from 2 to 40 cubic yards, complemented by Grab Hire (8-wheel grab loaders up to 15 tonnes), Cage Lorries (3.5T and 10T), and Asbestos Skips. Specialized services include On Site Waste handling for hazardous materials, POPs waste collection, and Wheelie Bin provision. The company serves domestic, trade, and commercial customers through a national network of suppliers and depots, with clients ranging from private individuals to small building firms, large construction companies, and public sector organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nationwide Skip Hire Core delivery and collection of skips in a range of sizes across the UK for domestic and commercial customers, fulfilled through WTS's trusted network of suppliers and depots.
• Roll On Roll Off (RORO) Skips Roll On/Roll Off skip service in sizes from 15 to 40 cubic yards for commercial and construction waste removal, with professional deliveries.
• Certified Lifting Skips Fully tested lifting skips with reinforced frames, heavy-duty lifting points, and robust welds for safe crane operation on construction, demolition, and industrial sites.
• Enclosed Skips Lockable skips with fully enclosed sides and lids that prevent wind scatter, unauthorised access, odours, and vermin — used for lightweight, loose, or sensitive waste materials.
• Wait & Load Skips/RoRos On-demand waste removal where the team arrives, loads, and removes waste immediately, suited to urban locations without skip permits or with restricted access.
• One Tonne Bags Heavy-duty 1-tonne waste bags made from woven polypropylene for safe disposal of polystyrene, plasterboard, and other lightweight segregated materials.
• Grab Hire Grab lorry service using 8-wheel grab loaders capable of carrying up to 15 tonnes with a 6m reach, suited to excavation, clearance, garden clearance, and waste disposal projects.
• Cage Lorries Cage tipper lorry hire service available in 3.5T and 10T sizes, including out-of-hours collection, for bulky waste removal in busy urban locations where traditional skip placement is not possible.
• Asbestos Skips Enclosed lockable skips in 6 to 35 cubic yard sizes for safe asbestos disposal, supplied with UN-approved asbestos bags and a van collection service for asbestos-contaminated waste.
• On Site Waste Services Specialist on-site waste management covering wet waste removal, contaminated soil disposal, hazardous substance handling (COSHH, WEEE, POPs, asbestos), and waste treatment for contaminated materials.
• POPs Waste Collection Service Licensed collection and disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants waste including upholstered furniture, office chairs, mattresses, textiles, and certain plastics, destroyed via approved high-temperature incineration.
• Wheelie Bins Wheeled bins available in 20/240L, 660L, and 1100L capacities for light waste collection from retail, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and light industrial sites.
• Soil and Aggregates Supply Supply and delivery of soil and aggregates to replace voids created by waste removal, delivered in skip containers or tipper vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-wheel grab lorries can carry loads up to 15 tonnes with 6m reach, making them cost-effective compared to other waste clearance solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• HSS Hire: Major UK tool and equipment hire company offering skip hire, waste management, and a broad vehicle fleet for trade and domestic customers across the country.
• Thompsons of Prudhoe: North East England skip hire and waste management operator offering a similar menu of skips, ROROs, asbestos, and grab hire to trade and domestic customers.
• Skip Hire UK: UK-wide skip hire comparison and booking platform offering 2–40 yard skips with nationwide supplier coverage, directly comparable to WTS's nationwide aggregator model.

Regional players

• Hills Waste Solutions: South West England-focused waste management company providing skip hire, RORO, grab hire, and commercial waste services to regional trade customers.
• Country Skip Hire: UK regional skip hire operator providing mini skips to ROROs, similar in offering to WTS but operating in defined geographic territories rather than full nationwide coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Biffa: One of the UK's largest waste management companies operating skip hire, RORO, hazardous waste, and recycling services — overlapping with every WTS service line at greater scale.
• Renewi: International waste-to-product company with UK commercial waste, recycling, and hazardous waste operations competing with WTS in regulated waste streams.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Large UK environmental services operator with commercial waste, hazardous waste, and recycling offerings that overlap with WTS's specialist service lines.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services giant with UK operations spanning commercial waste collection, hazardous waste, recycling, and industrial services — competes with WTS in regulated/hazardous streams.
• FCC Environment: Major UK waste management operator providing municipal and commercial waste collection, skip hire, recycling, and treatment — directly overlapping with WTS's core trade and commercial accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wtsskiphire
• Facebookfacebook.com/wtsskiphire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waste-transport-services-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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