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Home / Non Permitted Items

These are some items not permitted in the skip

  • Vehicle or plant tyres
  • Car batteries
  • Asbestos
  • Gas bottles or fire extinguishers
  • Tins of paint (empty or full), or hazardous liquids such as oils or creosote
  • Tree trunks or tree roots
  • Railway sleepers
  • Telegraph poles
  • Fluorescent tubes

Some items are not permitted within the skip hire, and can not go in the skip for environmental reasons such as contamination or health implications to humans or animals, others are due to the recycling process. It may be that the local commercial recycling process is not suitable in the nearby area for the specific materials you wish to dispose of. Either way we may be able to advise you of the best way to dispose of Non Permitted items safely and legally.

When booking domestic skips or ordering commercial skips for site clearances, understanding these restrictions is vital for avoiding unexpected delays and additional disposal charges. Our fast delivery skip hire team ensures you receive clear, practical guidance on waste segregation before your container arrives. Whether you require industrial skip hire for heavy demolition projects or compact units for residential clearances, keeping hazardous materials separate ensures our commercial recycling facility can process your general waste efficiently and sustainably.

Disposing of Non Permitted items correctly protects both site workers and the surrounding environment from potential harm. If your project produces restricted waste streams such as chemicals, electrical components, or heavy timber roots, our experienced team can recommend specialised industrial waste removal services tailored to your exact requirements. Contact our knowledgeable staff today to discuss your site needs, verify restricted materials, and organise fast, compliant waste management solutions.

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Not permitted in a mixed waste skip

Plasterboard can not be put into a mixed waste skip. As a specialist waste it has to be kept in a separate skip. However if you have a small amount of clean plasterboard we can take it on top of a mixed waste skip if it is kept separate in bags so it can be removed. This requires prior approval upon ordering.

Additional charging Items - Please call for prices

  • Mattresses
  • Fridges
  • Freezers
  • TV’s and computer monitors
  • Air conditioning units or wine chillers
  • POP’s – Any upholstered item containing fire retardant foam. Usually in the way of domestic seating such as: sofas, arm chairs, office chairs, dining room chairs with upholstered seats, outside furniture cushions and bed headboards etc.

Although we strive to keep the cost of our skip hire down for our customers there is an ever growing list of items which can now be recycled further. This is great for the environment and recycling but does unfortunately result in higher cost due to the machinery and processes involved. Should you have any of the additional charging items we will be happy to advise of other ways to dispose of them which may be more suitable for you.

For further information, give us a call today.

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