Before you fill your skip

What can go in your skip?

A quick check now makes collection easier later.
Find your waste below, or ask us before you load it.

YES — GENERALLY ACCEPTED

Everyday skip waste

Non-hazardous materials for your agreed waste type.

  • Wood & timberOld doors, boards and wooden furniture
  • MetalNon-hazardous scrap metal
  • Cardboard & plasticsDry, non-hazardous packaging
  • Garden cuttingsBranches, leaves and hedge trimmings
  • Bricks & rubbleCheck the skip size for heavy loads

No matching items in this group.

NO — KEEP THESE OUT

Not in a standard skip

These need a different disposal route.

  • Asbestos & hazardous wasteIncluding chemicals and medical waste
  • Electrical itemsTVs, monitors, fridges and freezers
  • Batteries, cylinders & tyresAlso fluorescent tubes
  • Paint, oil & liquidsPaint tins must be completely empty
  • Black-bag household rubbishNot accepted in our skips

No matching items in this group.

CHECK FIRST — CALL US

Needs a separate plan

Keep these out until we’ve agreed the arrangements.

  • PlasterboardMust not go in a mixed-waste skip
  • Sofas & upholstered seatingSpecial handling and additional charges
  • MattressesAdditional charges apply
  • Heavy soil or concrete loadsWe’ll help confirm the right skip size

No matching items in this group.

Keep your load below the top of the skip. Don’t overfill it or leave items sticking out.

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Not sure where your waste fits?

Tell us what you’re clearing before you book. We’ll help you choose the right skip and arrange a suitable option for anything that needs special handling.