What can go in the skip

✅ General Waste – Household rubbish, packaging, non-electrical fittings, etc.
✅ Furniture – Tables, wardrobes, drawers etc.
✅ Wood – Doors, flooring, wooden furniture, pallets, etc.
✅ Metal – Pipes, radiators, cans, metal furniture, etc.
✅ Plastic – Containers, piping, furniture (excluding hazardous plastics).
✅ Garden Waste – Soil, leaves, branches, grass cuttings, etc.
✅ Bricks, Concrete & Rubble – Ideal for construction or renovation projects.
✅ Tiles & Ceramics – Broken or leftover materials from tiling work.
✅ Paper & Cardboard – Boxes, old books, newspapers, etc.
✅ Clothing & Textiles – Old clothes, fabric scraps, etc.

How full can I fill a skip & where can it be sited

A common mistake when hiring a skip is overfilling it in an attempt to maximize value.

While it’s natural to want to make the most of your skip, overloading it can lead to having to unload the excess waste.

Choose a skip size that meets your needs—avoid excessive waste, but ensure it’s sufficient for the job.

The ideal position to site the skip would be in your own garden or driveway. If this is not possible and the skip would have to be sited on the road or council property, a skip permit is required.

Skip permits are applied for through your local council website.

FAQ's

What can't go in the skip

🚫 Hazardous Waste – Chemicals, asbestos, batteries, and toxic substances.
🚫 Plasterboard – Must be disposed of separately due to gypsum content.
🚫 Paint & Solvents – Includes paint tins, varnishes, and thinners.
🚫 Gas Cylinders – Even if empty, they must be taken to a dedicated facility.
🚫 Medical Waste – Needles, pharmaceuticals, and clinical waste.
🚫 Fluorescent Tubes – Contain mercury and require specialist recycling.

If you’re unsure about a specific item, it’s best to call our team to check

Items which may have additional charges may apply

📞 White goods - Fridge / freezers / washing machines / cookers

📞 Upholstered seating

📞 Mattresses

📞 Tyres

📞 Carpet

📞 Large tree stumps & roots

📞 TV's, monitors, computers

📞 Please call our office for a quote 📞