Skip Hire Marketplace Which Utilises Reverse Auctions Proves Successful in Driving Down Costs for Consumers

    LONDON, ENGLAND, May 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With the rise in popularity of reverse auctions that put customers in control, a first of its kind online marketplace launched earlier this year, proving to be great success, saving commercial businesses and homeowners both time and money- up to 30% to be exact. The site enables anyone needing a skip to submit their skip hire requirements in a matter of seconds and have waste management companies compete for their business.

Instead of spending ages searching through a phone book and making calls to find a skip www.SkipTrips.com is designed to provide customers and businesses with better deals, an easier way of sourcing skips and to promote responsible waste management.

Whether it's one skip or a hundred with multiple wastes and delivery times, SkipTrips gets your job in front of local, user-rated skip suppliers. All suppliers are Environment Agency regulated and hold valid environmental permits and waste carrier's licenses, so customers can be certain their waste will be processed in the best way possible. When a job is posted, registered waste managers are notified immediately, allowing them to 'bid' for business. So unlike a traditional brokerage or price comparison site, SkipTrips puts the customer in control throughout.

Alongside the live quotes, you can view a detailed business profile of the supplier, including licence data, business and environmental credentials and also genuine feedback from previous customers to help you make an informed decision. From all of the quotes, you simply pick the deal that suits you best, whatever your needs or priorities.

As a new company SkipTrips is sure to lead the way in skip hire, with over 2,000 skip hire Jobs posted to the site in the first 2 months and c.20% of all UK waste managers already registered.

Edward Fanshawe, founder of SkipTrips said, "With the rising trend of home improvement and the tough economic climate, people and businesses alike are looking to save money wherever possible. SkipTrips is essentially a hassle-free tender service where customers can save up to 30% and instantly access quality local waste managers in a few clicks. Up to now, it's always been hard to know if a skip company will give you the level of service needed until it's too late. With SkipTrips, we only register regulated waste managers and the focus on profiles and rated feedback means you get the best possible service at the price you choose. Our suppliers are proud to show you how good they can be - that's what makes the difference! Whether you're a commercial business needing yard skips, a construction company planning a big project or homeowners looking to do a little DIY, we wanted to match you with the best local skip suppliers without hours of phoning or the cost and lack of transparency of a brokerage."

SkipTrips is an online marketplace for skip hire in the UK. It matches users to licensed, user rated skip hire companies ready to offer their best deals.

Website: http://www.skiphire.com

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