A garden clear-out seems manageable until the waste starts piling up. Branches, hedges, old fence panels, broken pots, soil bags, and rotting timber — it all adds up far faster than expected. Skip hire is the most efficient way to handle garden waste in Manchester and Stockport, keeping everything in one place until the job is done.

Why skip hire beats council collections for garden waste
Council green waste collections are limited in size and frequency. A skip lets you work at your own pace, load as much as you need, and arrange collection when you're ready — not when the council's schedule allows.

Choosing the right skip size for garden waste

• 2 Yard Skip (25–35 bin bags, £125) — Suits a small tidy-up: a light prune, a couple of raised beds, or clearing a border

• 3 Yard Skip (35–45 bin bags, £144) — Good for a medium-sized garden seasonal clear-out

• 3.5 Yard Skip (35–45 bin bags, £168) — Ideal when you want a little extra capacity without jumping up to the 4 yard

• 4 Yard Skip (45–55 bin bags, £192) — Works well for removing old decking, fencing, or a full garden redesign

• 8 Yard Skip (75–85 bin bags, £288) — Best for large-scale landscaping, full garden clearances, or removing a shed alongside other waste

Loading tips for green waste
Green waste can be bulky and irregular. Cut longer branches down where safe, bag loose material to fill gaps, and place heavier items like soil or bricks at the base. Keep everything level at the top edge for safe collection.

Zero to landfill recycling
All garden waste collected by United Junk is handled at our Stockport transfer station with a zero to landfill policy.