And it’s built for how compliance happens – in real time, as part of the operation. Compliance is built into the same system that manages everything. From start to finish, rather than bolted on afterwards as a separate process. This makes it easier to scale and when the rules extend to carriers and brokers in October 2027, it’s the same system, the same workflow and the same connected record – not another system to manage alongside it.
How it all started
It started with a simple problem. Our Founder Jake needed to hire a skip for a few days. He couldn’t find a straight price anywhere online, spent hours ringing round local companies just to compare quotes, and even after picking one, booking the collection was another headache.
That got him asking why something so basic seemed so frustratingly difficult for him, and for every operator he spoke to. So, he started looking for software that could actually fix this problem.
So he built SkipM8 – (today it’s one of the UK’s leading platforms for waste operators) As the operators using our platform grew, so did what they needed from it - more sites, more regulation, more pressure to prove every load was accounted for. SkipM8 grew to match.
Not bolted on but built in.
By the time a job is booked and the load arrives, the record already exists – who, what and where is all captured as part of doing the job - not added later as a separate admin task. This means nothing gets typed twice or is left sitting between systems. Every receipt becomes part of a clean, connected history.
SkipM8 is shaped by the industry it serves, not adapted for it. Skip-hire and waste operators aren’t an afterthought here. The way SkipM8 handles sites, waste types and duty-of-care reflects how this industry operates day to day. You’re not bending your process to fit software that was built for someone else.
Our promise
We’re committed to keeping your waste business compliant, protected, and ahead - not just for the October deadline, but for whatever comes next. Our platform is accessible wherever you have an internet connection, so you’re never without visibility over your business.
We pledge to keep evolving alongside the regulations, so you’re never caught off guard by what changes next. Whether you’re running a single site or growing across several, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
