Skip hire business acquired by waste clearance firm

Birmingham-based on-demand waste clearance company Clearabee has acquired Derbyshire skip hire services firm SKIPBAG for an undisclosed sum.

Following the completion of Skipbag deal, the company is now forecasting sales of more than £21 million this year.

SKIPBAG sells bags to customers online and through a network of stockists. The company also arranges collection of the bags once they have been filled.

Founded in 2013, Clearabee has an in-house fleet of more than 120 vehicles and employs 285 people and has contracts with customers including Homeserve, The Co-op and Wren Kitchens.

The company undertakes more than 200,000 collections every year.

Daniel Long, co-founder and managing director of Clearabee, said: “Skipbag is a fantastic brand which has provided a convenient, low-cost alternative to traditional skips for more than 20 years and is now recognised as a leading provider of waste clearance services in the UK.

“We are thrilled that Skipbag is now part of Clearabee. This acquisition complements our existing services and expands our reach and customer base across the UK.”

Skipbag co-founder Lance Chapman said: “It has been a pleasure to see the Skipbag business flourish and expand since it was founded.

“Clearabee shares similar values to us and I am confident that the Skipbag brand and service will continue to grow as part of the company.”