GRAB HIRE

Efficient Removal for Larger Volumes of Waste

Grab hire provides a practical, cost-effective solution where loose materials or larger quantities of waste need to be removed quickly and directly from site.

Ideal when a skip is not suitable, materials are heavy or bulky, and you need fast loading without manual handling.

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Service Overview

When Grab Hire May Be the Right Choice

A grab lorry uses a hydraulic arm with a clamshell bucket to collect materials directly from your site — no need to load a skip yourself.

Grab hire may be the right choice when

You have a larger quantity of loose waste or aggregates
Materials are accessible from the roadside or vehicle standing position
A skip is not the preferred or practical option
You require quick loading and immediate removal
You need to remove heavy, dense materials like soil, rubble and hardcore

All vehicle and operating details are confirmed by the licensed carrier assigned to your collection.

About this service

Grab Lorry Hire, suitable for soil, rubble, hardcore and bulky garden waste.

Our Grab Hire service through Van-Go Clearance Ltd is ideal for construction, landscaping and site clearance projects where large volumes of inert or bulky waste need to be removed efficiently. The grab arm allows waste to be collected directly from site, saving time, labour and the need for multiple skip loads.

We arrange collections via our approved network of licensed carriers. Each booking is assessed for vehicle access, reach and waste suitability to ensure safe and compliant removal.

Common Uses

Construction and Renovation Projects
Soil, Rubble and Hardcore Removal
Garden and Landscaping Projects
Site Clearances and Groundworks
Driveway Excavations and Footings

Site Access Checklist

Please check the following before booking to avoid a failed collection.

Road and entrance width — can the lorry access and park safely?
Vehicle parking position and distance to the waste pile
Distance between vehicle and materials — is it within reach of the grab arm?
Overhead cables, telephone lines, trees or structures
Ground stability — firm, level ground for a heavy vehicle
Parking restrictions, double yellow lines, permits
Pedestrian or traffic management concerns
Gates, walls, fences or other obstructions

Tip: waste should be in a single accessible pile, not spread across the site.

Waste Suitability

Commonly considered

Accepted: Soil
Accepted: Rubble
Accepted: Hardcore
Accepted: Suitable mixed construction waste
Accepted: Garden or landscaping materials

Requires confirmation

Must be declared: Mixed loads
Must be declared: Timber
Must be declared: Metal
Must be declared: Heavy or dense material
Must be declared: Bagged waste
Must be declared: Restricted materials

Not suitable through standard booking

Not accepted: Hazardous waste
Not accepted: Asbestos
Not accepted: Chemicals
Not accepted: Clinical waste
Not accepted: Unidentified material

Final accepted and excluded items depend on the selected service and Van-Go's approved waste rules.

How It Works

01Step 01
Describe the Materials
Tell us what needs collecting and the approximate quantity.
02Step 02
Explain the Site Access
Provide site access details using the checklist above.
03Step 03
Upload Photographs
Add photographs of the materials and access point.
04Step 04
Get Your Quote
Review your quote and choose an available date.