Our skips are used for non-hazardous waste, listed below are a number of common waste streams that are not accepted in your skip.

• Plasterboard
• Tyres
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Gas Bottles & Cylinders
• Asbestos
• Batteries
• Mattresses & upholstered furnishings
• Clinical Waste
• Other Hazardous Waste (Paint Tins, Oils, Petrol, Diesel, Aerosols & Mastic Tubes)
• Fridges, Freezers & Other Electrical Waste (Including Battery Operated Items)
• Food or Food Contaminated Packaging
• More than 1 Roll of Carpet (3x3 metres).

1.         Plasterboard

In 2009 a change to regulations dictating how we dispose of plasterboard was implemented, this means the disposal of gypsum which is the main raw material of plasterboard could no longer be mixed with biodegradable waste. Plasterboard only skips can be quoted on request.

2.          Tyres

The cost to reprocess tyres is much more than your average general waste item and most waste carriers will charge per unit. Please discuss when booking your skip as additional charges will apply.

3.         Fluorescent Tubes

Due to the small amount of mercury contained within Flo-Tubes (Fluorescent Tubes) it is important to separate these from other general items. Households can often find options at their local household recycling centres, for businesses and other users, there are many companies that provide a drop off facilities for Fluorescent Tubes.

4.         Gas Bottles & Cylinders

Although the components of gas bottles & cylinders are highly recyclable, the hazards associated with them prevent them from being able to be safely disposed of via our suppliers. This waste must be disposed of by a hazardous waste specialist.

5.         Asbestos

Asbestos is classed as hazardous waste falling under The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Due to the risk associated to asbestos, it requires specialist handling and disposal. If you want to dispose of asbestos please seek guidance from a local specialist.

6.         Batteries

The Waste Batteries & Accumulators Regulations 2009 was introduced for guidance around handling, treatment and disposal. Distributers (such as supermarkets) of small batteries are obligated under the regulation to also provide disposal for domestic in stores. The type and quantity of battery that you wish to dispose of will dictate the necessary handling and disposal process, please obtain further guidance.

7.          Mattresses & Upholstered Furnishings

Although not hazardous, mattresses and upholstered furnishings can be both difficult and costly to reprocess. Across the UK, recycling rates for mattresses and upholstered furnishings are still very low, please consider your local household facility should you be a member of the public, or seek advise from a local supplier to ensure they can process mattresses and upholstered furnishings should you be a business or other user. Please discuss when booking your skip as additional charges will apply.

8.         Clinical Waste

Clinical waste is always deemed hazardous due to the nature of what it contains. Clinical waste includes any waste associated with human/animal health or waste from laboratories.

9.        Other Hazardous Waste (Paint Tins, Oils, Petrol, Diesel, Aerosols & Mastic Tubes)

Waste that is considered hazardous under environmental legislation containing substances potentially harmful to health are also prohibited from your skip. There is a variety of options available locally depending on the type of wastes you wish to dispose of.

10.       Fridges, Freezers & Other Electrical Waste (Including Battery Operated Items)

The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) was set up to better manage electrical waste within the waste industry. Should your waste item/s have a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, or in simple terms requires electricity to operate, please take to your household recycling centre and if you’re a business or other user (such as a school or hospital), please contact a specialist disposal company in the area

11.        Food or Food Contaminated Packaging

Food waste requires separate collection & treatment to prevent it from contaminating other, recyclable wastes. For this reason, we are unable to collect food or food contaminated packaging.

12.        More than 1 Roll of Carpet

Most suppliers will accept 1x roll/room of carpet. If there are additional quantities of this waste type we must check with the supplier before booking. Additional charges will apply.

Before hiring a skip consider where the skip should be placed and how the lorry will obtain access. We require a minimum width of 10 feet to gain access through gates and

driveways, as well as narrow roads leading to the property, if they’re small this could pose an issue

Our skip lorries with a full skip load can often weigh approximately 18 tonnes, this can place a lot of strain on driveways, especially when removing a full skip. Make special instructions to us during your order if there is anything we need to consider before arriving.

Normal Skip Lorry Dimensions:

• Height: 3.4m

• Length: 6.82m

• Width: 2.97m

Where possible, we advise you to have your skip placed on private property, such as on a

driveway. If this isn’t possible and you require the skip to be kept on the road/public highway, you will need a Road Permit. If you feel a Road Permit is needed, please include this in your quotation and the waste carrier will arrange this on your behalf through the local council. A charge will be included within your quotation to cover the Road Permit. Please be aware time frames for length of permits vary between 1 day and 1 month.

We will aim to get your skip as per your requested date, however please keep in mind that the terms around Road Permits differ from council to council, these changes might impact on your “Preferred Delivery Date”

Delivery

We will aim to have your skip delivered on your preferred delivery date, however in some very rare instances we may not be able to achieve this date. We will notify you of a change to this delivery date. Next day delivery may be available providing you order before 10am.

Please ensure you leave correct contact details so our drivers can call ahead if there is a problem.

Exchange

This is the process of swapping a skip full of waste for an empty skip, to then be used again. An exchange can be requested on an existing delivered order.

Collection

You can choose your collection date upon ordering; this can be adjusted. All skips are subject to a maximum 1 week hire period.

Upon attending a site, if we cannot service the site with a delivery, collection or exchange (for example, we cannot gain access) a wasted journey charge will apply.

How to load a skip – Level loads only!

When filling your skip, start with any heavy bulky waste first, laying them flat and working up from the bottom of the skip, saving any small, loose rubbish for the end. Items like chairs and tables produce a lot of void space, consider safely breaking down these items and other waste such as cardboard boxes to maximise the space in your skip.

Make sure your skip is level loaded once complete, this means the waste doesn’t pass the skip walls. The driver allocated to collect your skip will decline to take it and need to return another day once you’ve “level loaded” the skip, this will incur a wasted journey charge.