About Modern Skips

Modern Skips is more than just a skip hire company — we’re your local waste management partner. Based in Purfleet, Essex, we’ve been proudly serving the community since 1995 with reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible skip hire services.

Whether you’re clearing out your home, managing a construction site, or running a commercial project, we offer a full range of skip sizes to suit your needs — from mini skips to large roll-on roll-off containers. Our fully licensed waste transfer station ensures that your waste is handled safely and sustainably, with a strong focus on recycling and reducing landfill impact.

We’re a family-run business that believes in honest pricing, fast delivery, and friendly service. When you call us, you deal directly with the team — no brokers, no hidden fees, just straightforward service you can trust.

Our Story

From a single skip to a trusted local name. Modern Skips began as a small family-run operation in Purfleet with one goal: to make waste disposal easier, friendlier, and more environmentally responsible. Over the years, we’ve grown with our community — expanding our fleet, our services, and our expertise — but we’ve never lost that local touch or personal commitment to customer care.

Our Mission & Values

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to reliable service, sustainability, and straight-talking honesty. We believe managing waste shouldn’t be a hassle — and with us, it never is. We aim to recycle as much as possible, minimize landfill, and provide every customer with fair pricing and friendly service.

Meet the Team

Modern Skips isn’t just trucks and bins — it’s people. From the drivers who drop off your skip with a wave to the support staff who answer your call with a smile, our team is the engine behind every smooth job. We take pride in our work, and in treating customers like neighbors — because often, they are.

Where We Work

We proudly serve Purfleet and surrounding areas including Rainham, Aveley, South Ockendon, Grays, and beyond. Whether you need a skip for a domestic renovation or a large commercial job, we’ve got the capacity and experience to help.

What Customers Say

Booked a skip for a house clearance and had it delivered the next morning — can’t beat that!

Great service from start to finish. No hidden fees, no stress, just what I needed.

Friendly driver, really helpful office staff. Definitely using again.

Licensed & Responsible

We’re a fully licensed waste carrier and operate a certified waste transfer station. Every load we collect is sorted with care to ensure as much as possible is diverted from landfill.

Ready to book your skip? Contact us today for a fast quote and reliable service!