What Norris does

Norris (legal entity: Peter Norris Haulage Ltd) is a family-owned UK waste management company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Orpington, Kent, operating across London and the South East of England. The company provides skip hire in five core sizes (4–12 cubic yards), roll-on/roll-off containers (20–40 cubic yards), and a broad suite of complementary services including cage trucks, grab lorries, tipper hire, road sweepers, gully suckers, wheelie bins, compactors, COSHH/hazardous waste handling, aggregates (primary and recycled), portable loos, site welfare units, and secure storage. It also runs Norris Collect, a man-and-van waste removal service that does not require a skip on-site.

The business serves both residential customers (home renovations, garden clearances, DIY projects) and commercial/trade customers (construction, demolition, landscaping, commercial property, fly-tip clearance) through a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve website with online booking and skip-selector tool for residential work, and credit-account-based trade relationships with portal access for commercial clients. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go (e.g., mini skip from £246 incl. VAT, XXL skip from £426 incl. VAT, with additional fees for chargeable items such as fridges and tyres). The company holds an Environment Agency Waste Carrier License, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS 18001 SHEQ certifications, and reports a 99% waste-recycling rate.

Beyond physical services, Norris sells compliance-adjacent professional services including electronic Waste Transfer Notes with SIC/EWC coding, a customer reporting portal (PDF/Excel export), site assessments, and toolbox talks, positioning it as a sustainability-reporting partner for commercial clients. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external funding, 51–100 employees, three regional depots (Orpington, Greenwich, Brixton), and recently appointed a dedicated North-West regional director, indicating measured geographic expansion beyond its traditional South East base.

Name

Norris

Legal name

Peter Norris Haulage Ltd

Website

https://norris.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Norris is a family-owned UK waste management company (founded 1972, Orpington, Kent) providing skip hire, roll-on/roll-off containers, hazardous waste handling, aggregates, and compliance reporting across London and the South East for residential, commercial, and construction customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roll-Off & Temporary Container MSW Hauling (Dumpsters) (BPALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Skip hire services
• Waste management
• Roll-off containers
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Skip Hire Services: Core revenue stream from hiring out skips of various sizes (4 to 12 cubic yards) for waste disposal. Each hire includes delivery, collection, and disposal of standard waste for up to 14 days. Additional fees apply for chargeable items like fridges, tyres, and items charged by weight such as plasterboard.
2. Waste Collection Services: Norris Collect man and van service for waste collection without requiring a skip. Customers can send photos for estimates and have waste collected and removed.
3. Commercial and Trade Services: Comprehensive waste management services for commercial customers including commercial skip hire, roll-on/roll-off containers, cage trucks, wheelie bins, compactors, grab lorry, tipper hire, sweeper services, COSHH and hazardous waste handling, and aggregate supply.
4. Waste Reporting and Consulting: Detailed electronic Waste Transfer Notes with SIC codes, EWC codes, and waste hierarchy declarations provided to business customers. Includes portal access for viewing reports, downloading data as PDF or Excel, and automatic report delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norris provides skip hire (4 to 12 cubic yard skips plus 20-40 cubic yard roll-on/roll-off containers), man-and-van waste collection (Norris Collect), hazardous waste disposal (COSHH), aggregate supply, and commercial waste services including wheelie bins, compactors, grab lorries, and tipper hire. The company serves residential, commercial, and trade customers across London and South East England, with 99% of collected waste recycled.

Product overview

Norris offers a comprehensive skip hire and waste management service portfolio. The core offering consists of skip sizes ranging from 4 cubic yard mini skips to 12 cubic yard XXL skips, plus 20-40 cubic yard roll-on/roll-off containers for larger commercial needs. Supporting services include cage trucks, grab lorries, tipper hire, sweepers, and gully suckers for various waste removal scenarios. For commercial customers, Norris provides wheelie bins, compactors, COSHH/hazardous waste handling, and aggregates (both primary and recycled). On-site facilities include portable loos, site welfare units, and secure storage. The company also offers consulting services including waste reporting with electronic transfer notes, site assessments, and toolbox talks for sustainability compliance. Norris Collect provides an alternative to skips through a man-and-van collection service. All services operate primarily across London and the South East of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4 Yard Mini Skip Compact skip for small home clean-ups, ideal for disposing of electronics, appliances, and furniture. 4 cubic yard capacity, hireable for up to 14 days including delivery, collection, and disposal.
• 6 Yard Builders Skip Mid-size 6 cubic yard skip suitable for house extension projects or business premises renovations, with delivery, collection, and disposal included for up to 14 days.
• 7 Yard Large Skip Large 7 cubic yard skip suitable for larger building projects and waste disposal needs, with delivery, collection, and disposal included for up to 14 days.
• 8 Yard Extra Large Skip Industrial-sized 8 cubic yard skip recommended for garden clearance and larger building projects, with delivery, collection, and disposal included for up to 14 days.
• 12 Yard XXL Skip Large industrial 12 cubic yard skip capable of carrying over 62 barrows full of slabs, soil, paving stones, and concrete, with delivery, collection, and disposal included for up to 14 days.
• Roll on / Roll off Containers Large 20-40 cubic yard roll-on/roll-off containers for commercial and industrial waste disposal needs.
• Cage Trucks Man and van waste collection service capable of carrying over one tonne of rubbish, with loading assistance available.
• Wheelie Bins & Compactors Ongoing commercial waste collection service using wheelie bins and compactors for regular waste disposal at business premises.
• Grab Lorry Large vehicle with hydraulic arm for collecting and transporting heavy materials such as soil and construction waste.
• Tipper Hire Tipper vehicle hire for transporting loose materials such as aggregates, soil, and construction waste.
• Sweeper Road and site sweeping service for keeping construction sites and commercial areas clean.
• Gully Sucker Drainage unblocking service using specialist vacuum vehicles to clear blocked pipes and gullies.
• COSHH & Hazardous Waste Specialist disposal service for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and other hazardous waste materials.
• Primary Aggregate Supply of primary aggregates for construction and building projects.
• Recycled Aggregate Supply of recycled aggregates from processed construction waste for sustainable construction needs.
• Portable Loos Portable toilet rental with regular cleaning and maintenance, including handwashing facilities.
• Site Welfare On-site welfare facilities including hot and cold water, lighting, and electrics for construction sites.
• Storage Secure lockers for storing tools, equipment, and paperwork safely on construction sites.
• Waste Reporting Electronic waste transfer notes with detailed reporting, data export in PDF or Excel formats, and automated report delivery for sustainability compliance.
• Site Assessments Professional waste management consulting service to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability initiatives.
• Toolbox Talks Educational sessions on waste management practices, construction sustainability, and proper waste segregation for site teams.
• Norris Collect Man and van waste collection service where vans visit, load waste, and take it away without requiring a skip; customers can send photos for an estimate.
• Landscaping Waste Management Commercial landscape clearance service for pre-development sites across various terrains, with green waste composting and wood chipping.
• Fly Tip Clearance Removal and responsible disposal of fly-tipped waste from private land, including full logistical support and audit trails.
• Commercial Skip Hire Skip hire services tailored for commercial and trade customers with account management options.
• Skipping Pools Seasonal offering where skips are converted to swimming pools for garden use, designed for summer garden parties and events; available to order from April 1st.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% recycling rate - 99% of waste collected is diverted from landfill
• +3 more outcomes

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 indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reconomy: Reconomy is a UK-focused waste management and compliance services provider serving construction and commercial clients. Directly comparable to Norris' commercial/trade services, electronic waste reporting and site-based advisory offering.
• Biffa: Biffa is one of the UK's largest waste management companies offering skip hire, roll-on/roll-off containers, hazardous waste, aggregates and recycling across the country. Directly comparable to Norris in skip hire and commercial waste services but at substantially greater national scale.
• White Skips: White Skips is a regional skip hire and waste management operator in the South of England. Direct regional competitor offering a comparable skip hire service portfolio including RORO and commercial waste.
• HIPPO Waste: HIPPO is a UK skip hire and waste removal brand offering skip bags and traditional skips nationwide. Direct competitor to Norris in residential and small commercial skip hire with strong digital/aggregator-led GTM.
• Grabco Grab Hire: Grabco is a UK grab lorry and muck-away operator serving construction sites with aggregate removal and supply. Directly comparable to Norris' grab lorry, tipper hire and aggregate supply services.

Broad incumbents

• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Suez provides commercial waste collection, skip hire, recycling and hazardous waste services across the UK. Comparable to Norris across collection and recycling services but as a much larger incumbent with broader infrastructure.
• Veolia UK: Veolia operates a large UK waste and recycling network including skip hire, RORO, hazardous waste and materials recovery facilities. Overlaps with Norris across most service lines but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Regional players

• Countrywide Skip Hire: Countrywide is a South East England skip hire operator serving domestic and commercial customers. Regional competitor to Norris with overlapping service areas in London/South East.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Norris-Waste-Management-Recycling-Services-112055386882682
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peter-norris-haulage-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/norris.co.uk

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Norris