Grab Hire
Grab hire service using a hydraulic grab lorry to remove large volumes of waste quickly and safely, delivering fast site clearance with minimal labour and access constraints.
About This Service
Grab hire provides a fast and practical solution for removing bulk waste from domestic, commercial, and construction sites. It solves the common problems of limited space, difficult access, and high labour demands by loading waste directly with a hydraulic grab arm. This service reduces manual handling, eliminates the need for multiple skips, and supports continuous site progress without delays.
It suits customers needing rapid clearance, flexible scheduling, and compliant waste disposal handled by certified operators. Waste is collected in a single visit and transferred to licensed facilities for responsible recycling or disposal.
Grab lorries reach over walls, fences, and obstacles, enabling waste collection in locations where traditional skips or machinery cannot operate. The service supports a predictable workflow, transparent pricing, and reliable waste management for ongoing or one-off projects.
1. Waste Type Options
Green Waste
Suitable for garden clearances, landscaping work, tree cuttings, hedge trimmings, and soil with light organic material. Helps customers remove natural waste without burning or manual bagging.
Limitations: Not suitable for mixed waste or contaminated soils.
Wood Waste
Covers timber offcuts, pallets, and softwood/hardwood debris generated from construction or refurbishment projects.
Limitations: Painted, treated, or hazardous wood must be declared before booking.
Hardcore
Ideal for rubble, bricks, concrete, stones, and demolition waste. Commonly used in construction and renovation projects.
Limitations: Must not contain soil, green waste, or plasterboard.
Inert Spoil
Designed for pure soil, clay, sand, chalk, or subsoil mixtures. Useful for excavation works and landscaping digs requiring bulk removal.
Limitations: Excludes contaminated or hazardous ground material.
Clay Soil
Includes heavy clay-based soils removed during foundation work, trench excavation, or garden reshaping.
Limitations: Must not be mixed with hardcore or organic waste.
Hardcore/Inert Mixed
Supports customers working on projects where soil, rubble, and stones coexist and cannot be separated easily.
Limitations: Excess organic waste may affect load acceptance.
General Waste
Suitable for mixed non-hazardous waste from domestic or light commercial clearances.
Limitations: Hazardous waste, chemicals, tyres, and electrical items may be excluded.
2. Vehicle Size Options
6-Wheeler Grab Lorry
Suited for smaller loads, restricted sites, and projects needing better manoeuvrability. Works well in residential areas with narrow access points.
Limitations: Lower volume capacity compared to 8-wheel vehicles.
8-Wheeler Grab Lorry
Provides higher load capacity and extended reach for large construction or clearance projects. Handles heavier materials such as concrete, rubble, and bulk spoil efficiently.
Limitations: Requires space for safe positioning and operation.
3. Service Duration Options
Per Load Collection
Ideal for one-off or periodic waste removal. Supports predictable pricing and simple scheduling.
Hourly or Day Hire
Useful when ongoing excavation or demolition requires continuous waste removal throughout the day. Includes operator-driven loading and onsite support.
Limitations: Minimum hire periods may apply.