From skips to bins to recycling,
we make waste simple
At McKinstry, we deliver integrated waste, recycling, and recovery services across Northern Ireland, supporting construction, businesses, and households with a dependable service.
Within the McKinstry Group, we have four divisions offering skip hire, business waste, wood recycling, and metal recycling through one coordinated operation built for scale, reliability, and control.
Who we are
We are a Northern Ireland based waste management company with over 50 years of operational experience across multiple recycling streams.
The business grew from our skip hire roots into a group delivering recycling, recovery, and waste services at regional scale.
Significant investment in infrastructure, people, and compliance allows us to manage waste responsibly while helping our customers operate efficiently.
Our services
Skip hire
Skip hire for construction, commercial, and domestic projects across Northern Ireland, with a large fleet and flexible delivery and collection.
At McKinstry, we offer a full range of skip sizes, from compact skips for tight spaces to large roll-on roll-off (RORO) containers for major projects. Book online for prompt delivery, with strict attention to site compliance, safety, constraints, and deadlines.
Commercial
waste collection
Bin collections for retail, offices, and hospitality sites across Northern Ireland tailored to suit your service needs.
Our service prioritises reliability, clear communication, and consistent timing to reduce disruption and optimise your waste management.
Wood recycling
and biomass
Wood recycling for clean and mixed waste, from local authorities to commercial operators, directing material towards reuse and biomass. Our facilities improve recycling outcomes and reduce landfill reliance, supporting environmental reporting and cost control.
Metal recycling
We buy, process and sell metals to end users on a global scale.
Scrap metal specialists with the capacity, the facilities and the personnel to handle any quantity of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Why choose us
We are committed to a friendly, professional and reliable service
We offer industry leading compliance within waste management standards
We are focused upon continually improving environmental outcomes for waste
With coverage across Northern Ireland, experienced drivers, and a varied fleet
We operate across seven facilities with over 4,000 containers
Delivering high recycling performance with a state-of-the-art material recovery facility.
McKinstry sites across Northern Ireland
We operate across Northern Ireland through a network of sites supporting skip hire, recycling, and recovery services.
We operate across Northern Ireland through a network of sites supporting skip hire, recycling, and recovery services.
What our customers are saying
Long-term clients across construction, infrastructure, and commercial sectors rely on us for consistent, practical service.
“…I must say McKinstry is the best value and has the best service. Call to get your skip collected and replaced with a new one, and it is pretty much next-day…”
“Long story short, McKinstry Skip Hire is the best around as far as I can tell, so save yourself time shopping around!” - Craig Lennox
“Used them twice now, and they’re great… Skips are always in reasonable shape, well placed on drop off, and swiftly out of the way on pick up. Very well done! - Bill Ricardi
“This is my first time using these guys… Happy customer, so will use again and recommend.” - B MacDonald
Built to operate safely, responsibly, and at scale
Advanced recycling
and recovery
Long-standing
reputation
Fully licensed and accredited
Clear reporting and documentation
Investment in
electric vehicles
Latest news and updates
Work with a team that takes pride in the job
At McKinstry, we employ experienced drivers, operators, and support teams across Northern Ireland, many of whom have worked with the business for years.
Long term employment, ongoing training, and modern equipment allow teams to deliver consistent service day after day.
If you are looking to join a dependable employer with long-term opportunities, McKinstry offers a range of roles across waste, recycling, and logistics.
Ready to book?
Long-term clients across construction, infrastructure, and commercial sectors rely on us for consistent, practical service.
Prefer to speak with someone?
Contact us for straightforward guidance today.
