What can I put in a skip?
Whether you're doing some spring-cleaning or have a lot of junk to get rid of, you may be wondering what you can dispose of in a skip. Read our handy guide to learn what can safely be disposed of in a skip.
You can put most household items in a skip, such as furniture, appliances, carpets, and clothing. You can also put construction materials like bricks, concrete, and drywall in a skip. However, there are some items that cannot go in a skip, such as hazardous materials, food waste, and liquids.
If you're not sure whether an item can go in a skip or not, it's always best to check with your local waste management company. They will be able to tell you what items are acceptable and which ones need to be disposed of separately.
Acceptable Rubbish For Skips
There are a few things to consider when deciding what is acceptable rubbish for skips. The first is whether the item can be recycled. If it can, then it should be placed in the appropriate bin. If it cannot be recycled, then it can be placed in a skip.
Some items that can be recycled include paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal. These items can all be placed in the appropriate bin at your local recycling centre. Items that cannot be recycled and are therefore acceptable rubbish for skips include food waste, garden waste, construction waste, and general household waste. These items should not be placed in your regular rubbish bin as they will end up in landfill.
Garden Waste For Skips
On occasion, you may want to use a skip to dispose of waste after a garden clear out. You can dispose of grass, leaves, branches and vegetation, alongside other bits of garden waste in a skip. When disposing of your garden waste, it’s important to make sure you are disposing of your waste the correct way so that it ensures it will be accepted by a skip company.
What can't you put in a skip?
Skip bins are perfect for getting rid of general household waste, garden waste, and even some renovation debris. Now that we’ve had a look at what can safely be disposed of in a skip, let’s see which items you should avoid:
Electrical Items
Televisions, fridges, and freezers are among the items that should not be discarded. When throwing out electrical items such as these, they should be disposed of in a recycling facility.
Asbestos
It’s very important that you do not dispose of asbestos in a skip. Whilst it is not only harmful, the government have also made it illegal to dispose of asbestos materials. You need to contact an asbestos specialist who to safely dispose of it.
Glass
Glass should not be put in a skip. When glass breaks it not only breaks into small pieces, but they are also incredibly sharp, meaning they are dangerous to be left in a skip. To dispose of glass, you need to get in touch with glass recycling specialists.
Medical Waste
Medical waste needs to be disposed of through the department of health. It can cause infection and contamination. Any biological waste or medical waste cannot be put in a skip.
Unsure about safe skip use?
It’s common to be unsure about what can be disposed of in a skip. This guide will have hopefully cleared up any queries you have had regarding skip waste disposal. Whilst most items that aren’t recyclable can be disposed of in a skip, it’s important to be aware of what materials are not safe to get rid of. Additionally, most companies have weight limits for their skips. Be sure to check this before filling your skip so that you don't end up overloading it and having to pay extra fees.
Skip Hire locations
Here at Ron Hull, we offer skip hire in many locations across South Yorkshire and the wider community. Here is a list of some of the locations you can get a Ron Hull skip.