Wood Skip Hire
Wood is one of the most common types of waste produced during construction, refurbishments, and clear-outs, and it can build up quickly. Our skips make wood recycling straightforward, giving you the space to clear large volumes of material in one go, with the reassurance it will be recovered, reused, or diverted for energy.

Skip Hire for Wood Waste
Hiring a skip is the easiest way to deal with large quantities of wood waste. From smaller DIY projects to major site works, our skips save you multiple trips to the tip and provide a simple, cost-effective solution to clear waste. Once collected, all wood is taken to our local waste transfer station, where it is sorted for recycling or recovery.
- Zero-to-landfill promise: nothing goes to landfill
- Range of skip sizes: from 4-yard skips to large roll-on roll-off containers
- Reliable service: fast delivery and collection across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
Why Recycle Wood?
Wood is a valuable resource that can often be reused or repurposed rather than wasted. By choosing our skip hire service for wood recycling, you’re helping to reduce landfill, lower carbon emissions and support a more sustainable approach to waste management. Recycling also reduces the demand for freshly cut timber, helping to protect forests that absorb CO2 and provide vital habitats for wildlife. Even when reuse isn’t possible, wood can be processed for biomass or energy recovery, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels.
At Eco Waste & Recycling, we provide flexible skip hire for all types of wood waste. From timber offcuts and broken pallets to larger site clearances, our team provides safe, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions.

Where Can I Find Wood Recycling Near Me?
Eco Waste & Recycling supports wood recycling across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, collecting everything from old timber and pallets to offcuts from building work. Our service is local, reliable and designed to keep your project moving without delays. For a complete list of service areas, visit our locations page or use our postcode checker on our booking page to confirm coverage.
What Can Go in a Wood Skip?
Items you can put in a wood skip include:- Untreated timber and offcuts
- Wooden furniture and fittings
- Pallets and crates
What Can’t Go in a Wood Skip?
Items you must not place in a wood skip include:- Food waste
- Plasterboard
- Treated wood
- Plastics or metals
- General waste
- Prohibited items for all skips: full list here
Any items placed in a wood skip that are not wood will incur an extra charge. Some prohibited items require specialist disposal, and putting them in your skip may also result in refusal of collection. For full details of what we cannot accept, including our surcharge list, please visit our What Can Go In A Skip? Page.
Need Some Help?
Skip hire is simple with our easy online booking system. Confirm your skip in minutes.
Prefer to speak to someone? Our friendly team is here to help. Call us on 01462 743828 or email ecobookings@ecowr.co.uk and we’ll guide you to the right solution.