Licensed and insured, covering Sussex
A skip hire alternative that does the loading for you
No permit, no skip on the drive, no weekend spent filling it. We turn up, load everything and take it away.
Skip hire alternative
The hidden work of hiring a skip
Hiring a skip looks simple: order it, fill it, have it collected. In practice, there is more to it. You need somewhere to put it. If it has to go on the road, the skip company needs a permit from the highway authority, which adds cost and lead time, and the skip may need lights and cones. Then you have to fill it yourself, carrying everything out of the house or garden and lifting it over the side.
There are also rules on what can go in. Fridges, sofas, mattresses, plasterboard, tyres and electricals often cannot go in a general skip or cost extra. And while it sits on your drive, neighbours and passers-by sometimes add their own rubbish.
How a man-and-van clearance compares
With A Star, you send photos, we give you a price, and on the agreed day our team loads everything into the van ourselves. We collect from wherever the waste is, including lofts, garages, upstairs rooms and back gardens, and we sweep up afterwards. The job is usually finished in an hour or two.
You pay for the waste we take, and the labour is included. There is no permit, no waiting for collection and no risk of other people filling your skip. We can also take the items a skip will not, including fridges, sofas, mattresses and separated plasterboard, with each one going to the right facility.
Skip permits and the highway
In West Sussex, a skip placed on the road or pavement needs a permit from West Sussex County Council as the highway authority, arranged by the skip company. In Brighton and Hove, permits are issued by Brighton & Hove City Council. Permits take time to arrange, add cost, and come with conditions on lighting, cones and how long the skip can stay.
A van collection does not need a permit because nothing is left on the highway. We park legally while we load and leave as soon as the job is done.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
Skip hire vs A Star at a glance
| Question | Skip hire | A Star clearance |
|---|---|---|
| Who loads it? | You do | We do |
| Permit needed if on the road? | Yes | No |
| Sits on your drive for days? | Yes | No |
| Fridges, sofas and mattresses? | Usually not allowed or extra | Yes, disposed of correctly |
| Items from loft, garage or garden? | You carry them out | We carry them out |
| Swept up afterwards? | No | Yes |
| Pay for unused space? | Yes | No, you pay for what we take |
Being honest
When a skip still makes sense
We will be honest: a skip can be the better choice for a long building project where waste is produced steadily over several weeks, and you have space on your own drive. In that situation, being able to throw waste in as you go is useful.
For most household clear-outs, garden clearances, garage and loft clearances, and end-of-project collections, a single visit from us is quicker, simpler and often cheaper. Several of our customers have told us exactly that in their reviews.
I chose A Star waste management as I was very pleased with the service provided previously they removed a lot of household rubbish for me quote was very reasonable and affordable nice guys came today for garden waste again good service will definitely use them again highly recommend THANKYOU
Julie Smith, Google review
What our customers say
Alan, who arranged his collection on WhatsApp, said it was much cheaper than getting a skip and loading it yourself. Another customer said our very reasonable price saved them paying more for a skip. We cannot promise that for every job, but it is a common experience.
If you are unsure which option suits you best, send us photos and ask. We will give you a straight answer.
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Four simple steps from first message to a clear space.
Send us photos
WhatsApp a few pictures of the waste and the route to the road, or call 01903 962 492. Tell us your postcode and when suits you.
Get a clear price
We reply with a fixed quote based on what we can see. No hidden extras, no pressure, and no obligation to book.
We load and sweep
Our team arrives on the agreed day, carries everything out, loads the van and sweeps up behind us.
Responsible disposal
Waste goes to licensed facilities to be sorted and recycled where possible. Businesses get a waste transfer note.
Services
Popular skip alternatives
Rubbish collectionBags, junk and bulky items loaded and taken away, usually from a few photos and a single visit.
Builders wasteRubble, plasterboard, timber and old fittings removed from renovation and building sites, fast.
Garden clearanceGreen waste, overgrown gardens, sheds, fencing and garden junk cleared and composted responsibly.
Hardcore collectionHeavy inert waste such as rubble, concrete, bricks, soil and paving collected by tipper van.
House & flat clearanceFull and partial property clearances handled with care, for families, executors, landlords and agents.
Waste clearanceLarger mixed clearances for homes, gardens and businesses, loaded, sorted and responsibly disposed of.We used this company for the first time today, very responsive to messages and hard working guys. Cleared all rubbish we requested to be removed and we highly recommend them to anyone wanting a fast service, very reasonable price which saved us paying more for a skip! Will definitely be using them again.
Arranged via WhatsApp, great pricing and all rubbish cleared professionally and efficiently. Staff were friendly and polite. Highly recommended, much cheaper than getting a skip and loading it yourself.
Can't speak highly enough of this service. They were speedy, efficient and polite. Above all they were very reasonably priced. Thankyou so much guys I will be happy to recommend you to friends and neighbours.
Quoted a good price for some hardcore removal after breaking up a pathway. A Star came and removed the waste the next day. The lads were polite and got the job done quickly. Highly recommend.
A Star Waste Management provided a prompt and straightforward service from start to finish. Communication was clear, collection was arranged at a convenient time, and the waste was removed efficiently with no mess left behind. Polite, professional, and easy to deal with.
A Star are absolutely brilliant. Turn up when they say they will, are professional, friendly and helpful. And stick to their very reasonable quotes and would certainly use them in the future. Thank you A Star.
Questions
Skip alternative FAQs
Can't see your question? Call 01903 962 492 or message us on WhatsApp.
Is a clearance cheaper than a skip?
Often, for household clear-outs, because the labour is included and there is no permit. For long building projects, a skip may be better value.
Do I need a permit for your van?
No. We park legally while we load, then leave.
Can you take things a skip cannot?
Yes, including fridges, sofas, mattresses and separated plasterboard.
How much waste can you take?
As much as you have. Large jobs may need more than one van load.
Can you come back for more later?
Yes. Many builders book regular collections instead of a skip.
How do I get a price?
Send a few photos of the waste and the route to the road on WhatsApp to 07376 429757, or call 01903 962 492. We reply with a clear, fixed quote.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. A Star Waste Management is a licensed waste carrier and fully insured. All waste goes to authorised facilities.
Do you recycle?
Yes. We separate metal, timber, cardboard, green waste and electricals as we load, and set aside reusable items wherever possible.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can send WhatsApp photos any time and we will reply during office hours.
