HIPPO Manuals & User Guides

HIPPO is a trusted name in UK waste management, celebrated for revolutionizing domestic and commercial rubbish removal with the HIPPOBAG. These tough, woven skip bags offer a flexible alternative to steel skips, arriving flat-packed for easy storage until needed for DIY projects, garden clear-outs, or construction work.

The company provides a comprehensive collection service for filled bags, as well as traditional skip hire and “Man & Van” assistance. Dedicated to eco-friendly practices, HIPPO recycles over 95% of the waste it collects. On this page, you can find usage guides, weight restrictions, and placement instructions to ensure successful collection of your HIPPOBAG.

• What can be put into a HIPPOBAG?

  HIPPOBAGs can take typical household waste, garden waste, and DIY waste. However, you must not include hazardous items such as asbestos, batteries, liquids, fluorescent tubes, or food waste. Plasterboard usually requires segregation.

• Where should I place my HIPPOBAG for collection?

  The bag must be placed within 4 meters (approx. 13 feet) of a public highway (road) so the collection vehicle's crane can reach it. It should be on private property unless you have obtained a skip permit.

• How do I book a collection?

  You can book a collection online at hippowaste.co.uk or by calling their customer service team. Some bags are sold with collection included, while others require a separate collection fee.

• Does the HIPPOBAG expire?

  No, you can keep the bag for as long as you need before filling it and booking the collection.

• Will the collection truck damage my driveway?

  HIPPO collection vehicles are large (similar to dustbin lorries) but generally stay on the public road and use a crane to lift the bag, minimizing the risk to driveways compared to skip lorries.