A full list of what's accepted in skips and what's prohibited by law.
Knowing what you can and can't put in a skip is important — putting prohibited items in a skip can result in additional charges or even legal issues. Here's our complete guide.
What You CAN Put in a Skip
General Household Waste
- Furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds)
- Carpets and flooring
- Clothes and textiles
- Kitchen appliances (non-electrical)
- General rubbish and household items
Garden Waste
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge trimmings and branches
- Soil and turf
- Leaves and plant material
Construction & Building Waste
- Bricks, blocks and masonry
- Concrete and rubble
- Timber and wood
- Plasterboard (check with us first — some recyclers require separate loads)
- Tiles and ceramics
Commercial Waste
- Office furniture
- Cardboard and paper
- Packaging materials
- Most inert commercial waste
What You CANNOT Put in a Skip
The following items are prohibited by law and cannot be placed in our skips:
Hazardous Materials
- Asbestos (requires specialist removal)
- Chemical drums and containers
- Oil and fuel
- Paints and solvents
Electrical Items (WEEE)
- Fridges and freezers
- Televisions and monitors
- Washing machines and dishwashers
- Computers and electronics
Other Prohibited Items
- Tyres (must go to a tyre recycler)
- Gas cylinders and aerosols
- Medical waste
- Batteries (in large quantities)
- Dead animals
What to Do with Prohibited Items
- **Electronics**: Take to your local household recycling centre (HWRC)
- **Fridges/Freezers**: Many councils collect these for free
- **Asbestos**: Contact a specialist asbestos removal company
- **Tyres**: Take to a tyre retailer or recycling centre
- **Chemicals**: Contact your local council for hazardous waste collection
If you're unsure whether something is accepted, call us on 01324321043 before putting it in the skip. We'd rather you check than face additional charges later.