We take any quantity. Clearing a yard, a depot or a finished construction site is a normal part of our work, and a little planning makes it straightforward.

Whether you are closing a depot, tidying a storage yard or clearing a compound at the end of a build, the same approach applies: gather the information, agree a plan, then carry out the lifts in a sensible order.

Start with a full picture

Send photos of each unit and a few wider shots showing how they are laid out. Let us know the sizes, whether any are stacked, and whether any still have contents.

Photos of each unit: sides, doors, inside and floor
Wider shots of the whole area
The route from the site entrance to each unit
Where lorries could stand, and what the ground is like
Anything overhead, such as cables, trees or roof edges

Close view of an articulated lorry carrying a long steel container — On one of our articulated lorries

Numbering the units in your photos, or marking them on a simple sketch, makes it easier for both of us to talk about each one.

Condition varies

Units on the same site are rarely in the same condition. Some may cost to dispose of, some may be collected free and some may be worth buying. We look at each one and give you a clear answer for the whole job.

Mixed sites

Many clearances include a mix of shipping containers and portable cabins, from 8ft units to 45ft, alongside site offices, welfare units and steel anti-vandal units. We collect all of these, including stacked and linked units.

Planning the loads

The number of loads depends on the size of the units and the access on site. We plan the order of lifts and the loads around your site.

We use our own HIAB lorries, including rigid, wagon and drag and articulated HIABs, and match them to the units and the access. See our HIAB container transport page.

Detail of a weathered yellow shipping container — Weathered by years outdoors

Preparing the units

Empty the units where you can. Cabin services such as power, water and drainage should be disconnected safely by a qualified person before we arrive. On the day, keep people clear of the lifting area.

Check ownership first

On larger sites, units are sometimes left behind by previous occupiers or contractors. Before we collect, please make sure each unit is yours to dispose of.

Keeping the site working

If your site is still in use, tell us about busy times and areas that must stay clear. Request a quote or read about shipping container removal. We clear sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Clearing several containers from one site: planning a clearance