Axe Skip Hire Serving Devon, Dorset & Somerset - Axe Skip Hire - Skip Hire covering Axminster, Seaton, Chard, Honiton, Bridport

Family Company Established in 1985

- In 2025 we're celebrating 40 years in business -

Attention. Reduced single product skip prices.

Skip hire and waste management services based in Axminster, serving Devon, Dorset and Somerset
We offer a quality service, whether you need a single skip, bulk collection or a multiple contract.
Supplying many of the major builders and developers in the area.
We pride ourselves on the service we offer and aim to satisfy most requests including multiple changes, same day turn around or hire and wait options.
Bulk collection service providing a service to those who cannot accommodate a skip off a public highway.

Are you ready for the changes to business waste?
From 31st March 2025 new recycling legislation comes into force, which may directly affect your business.
Axe Skips Waste Management is fully licensed, on a permitted site, so that your waste is collected with all relevant and appropriate paperwork. You can be assured of a safe and compliant disposal.
We are not just a skip hire company, we offer many services including advice. If you would like to book a visit for us to come and discuss your options, we are able to help with the changes. Please call on 01297 32470.

We offer a paperless service with our delivery tickets, just provide an email address when ordering your required service. Alternatively, our drivers will deliver a ticket with the skip. Please read it carefully, to avoid any surcharges or return of the skip. If you require it in a certain place, please either leave a marker or give instructions when ordering. Payment will continue to be taken on order or on delivery; by bank transfer, card payment or cash to the driver.

ABOUT US

Axe Skip Hire was started in 1985 by John Bostock and his wife Jane. They started with just one lorry and 20 skips. Over the years they built up the family business and were joined by their son James in 1997. Today, the successful business located in Kilmington, employs 12 staff with five lorries and operates as a waste transfer station. Sadly in 2009 John, who was well known locally, lost his two year battle against cancer. The business was then passed onto John’s son James, who now runs it with his wife Karen and daughter Juliette.

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Our News

Meet our New Truck!

Meet the newest member of our Axe Skip Hire fleet: our Scania S500, linked to a multi lift hook loader trailer.

We have been waiting nearly a year for this set up to arrive and finally it has all come together. This is a new venture for us and will enable Axe Skips to do its own transport. It also gives us greater flexibility and a weight carrying capacity of 22t, compared to the standard eight wheeler hook loader trucks, as we shred our waste for recycling.

Celebrating Our 40th Year

We're taking a nostalgic look back at the business over the years, including decorating skips for the Axminster Carnival.

Axe Skips has been run by the same family since 1985, when John and Jane Bostock set up the company with just one lorry and 20 skips. Today we operates a large sorting station near Axminster with five lorries, more than 500 skips and 12 employees.

Ready for the New Recycling Rules?

Is your company ready for changes to business waste rules? From 31st March 2025, simpler recycling legislation comes into force.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
Becoming a FORS member can bring you the peace of mind that your company is managing its work related road risk (WRRR) – and demonstrates to your customers and supply chain your commitment to exceeding the industry standard.