What can I put in the skip - mixed lightweight or inert waste?

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Skips are for general waste (mixed lightweight) and 'inert' (heavy) waste only.

Mixed Lightweight Waste includes garden clearance waste and household clearance waste, while Inert Heavy Waste includes industrial building materials.

Persistent Organic Pollutants

Please note that while we can accept Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) items (i.e. mattresses, sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, beanbags, cushions etc.), there are additional costs and you must contact our office directly to request a separate quote and instructions for preparing for collection.

We can’t accept Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) items with skip hire bookings made via our website.

Find out more here: What Can and Can't Go in a Skip

Mixed Lightweight Waste includes:

  • Plants/bushes
  • Wood, plastics, cardboard and small amounts of plasterboard
  • Empty painting equipment – paint tins, pots, dry brushes and rollers
  • Window frames and furniture
  • Fabrics and carpet
  • Bin bag waste and packaging
  • Metal

Inert Heavy Waste includes:

  • Soil, brick, clay, concrete, sand, chalk (lightweight blocks), ballast, ash and gravel
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Roof tiles (Slate, concrete, clay)
  • Glass (no frames or fittings)
  • Porcelain toilets or sinks (no fitting or taps)

The largest skip we supply for 'inert' materials is a 6-yard skip.

Wood includes:

  • Untreated, uncontaminated wood
  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Branches
  • Green waste (Undecomposed Only!)

See our wood-only skips for further details.

Plasterboard includes:

  • Gypsum-based Boards
  • Set Plaster (No Powered/Dust)

Learn more about plasterboard waste removal here.