News & Updates
The Dorset Skip Index is a quarterly read on local building activity from The Waste Group’s skip deliveries. Q3 2026: new starts −5%, site activity +1%, household starts +1%.
Wait and load skip hire in Dorset: the lorry arrives, you load it while the driver waits, and it is taken away full. First 45 minutes free, then £120 an hour.
Roll-on roll-off containers to Shaftesbury and Gillingham go on our own lorries. Skips are arranged through vetted local partners. Here is the difference and why it matters.
Asbestos garage roof removal costs £400–£1,200 in 2026 — or less via the legal DIY route. See prices per sheet and licensed disposal from £386 inc VAT.
RoRo skip hire in Dorset costs £216–£246 transport plus £240 per tonne of general waste inc VAT, with a 5-tonne minimum, so from £1,416 a load in Zone 1. Our actual 2026 rates, not “POA”.
Asbestos disposal cost in Dorset reflects one of the most regulated waste streams in the UK. Every load must be handled by a licensed waste…
You’re usually not asking “how big is 8 yard skip” out of curiosity. You’re asking because the old kitchen is coming out, the garden is…
You’ve measured the garden twice, marked out the slab with line pins, and worked out where the mixer will sit. Then the awkward bit starts….
Skip permit Dorset 2026 prices have increased. Both Dorset Council and BCP Council have raised their highway permit fees from April 2026. Skip permits are…
A pile of timber always looks manageable until you try to move it. A few fence panels become a car full of awkward lengths. A…
If you’re tired of a garden that demands constant work, it might be time to think differently. Turning a high-maintenance patch of grass into a…
Figuring out how to dispose of chemical waste can seem like a daunting task. That half-full tin of paint, the old bottle of weedkiller, or…
Yes, it’s a shocking thought, but some older paints can and do contain asbestos. This is especially true for the textured coatings, like the infamous…
For property owners across Dorset, discovering you might need asbestos removal can feel daunting. It’s a serious issue, and for good reason. Many older homes…
Thinking of heading to the Blandford Forum Recycling Centre? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll run through everything you need to know, from opening…
It’s a question we hear a lot: can you find asbestos in concrete? The short answer is yes, particularly in buildings and products manufactured before…
