What You Can And Can’t Put In Your Skip

When hiring a skip in Leeds, it’s crucial to understand what you can and can’t put in your skip to avoid any issues. Whether you’re refurbishing a room, managing construction waste, clearing out your garden, or disposing of household items, knowing the right items to include is essential for safe and legal disposal.

Skip size and contents also play a role in what you can throw away, so always check with our team to ensure your skip is suitable for your needs.

What Can Go In My Skip?

Garden Waste

When it comes to garden waste, there’s a wide range of items you can put in your skip, such as:

• Grass trimmings
• Fence panels
• Shed components
• Flowers and garden ornaments (bird feeders, gazebos, etc.)

You can even include earth, although for larger skips, compacted earth might be too heavy to lift. Treated and untreated wood, which cannot be placed in a garden recycling bin, is also allowed in your skip.

Building Waste

Construction and demolition projects generate a variety of materials that are acceptable in your skip. These include:

• Bricks
• Wooden panels
• Wallpaper
• Scrap metal (with certain exceptions)

Builder’s Skips are ideal for managing building waste efficiently. However, plasterboard needs special attention, as it cannot be disposed of in the same way as other materials. Always contact us beforehand to arrange for appropriate disposal of plasterboard.

Household Waste

General household waste, from food packaging to miscellaneous trash, can be placed in your skip. While much of it may end up in landfills, we recycle wherever possible. Additionally, you can dispose of:

• Plastics (including items typically placed in recycling bins)

What Can’t Go Into Skips?

Knowing what you can’t put in your skip is just as important as knowing what can go in. The following items require specialist disposal services and must never be placed in your skip:

• Food waste
• Fridges/Freezers
• Batteries
• Tyres
• Asbestos
• Gas cylinders
• Pressurised containers
• Paint tins
• Fluorescent tubes
• Any kind of liquids

Including any of these items can lead to additional fees or delays in waste collection. If you’re unsure about an item, it’s best to contact us for clarification.

Final Thoughts on What You Can and Can’t Put in Your Skip

Understanding what you can and can’t put in your skip helps ensure a smooth, hassle-free skip hire experience. From garden waste to household rubbish, hiring a skip is the easiest way to manage large-scale clean-up projects. Just be sure to double-check any restricted items before booking your skip to avoid complications.

For more information or to book your skip hire today, get in touch with our team. We’re here to help you handle waste disposal the right way!