Hiring a skip is one of the easiest ways to get rid of waste, but many people still ask the same question before booking: what can you put in a skip? While skips are suitable for a wide range of items, there are a few rules around what’s allowed. Knowing the difference can help you avoid extra charges and make your skip hire experience stress-free.
What You Can Put in a Skip
In most cases, you can use a skip to dispose of general household waste, DIY materials, and garden rubbish. Things like old furniture, broken toys, clothing, packaging, and unwanted clutter are all accepted. If you’re having a clear-out or getting rid of rubbish from a renovation, a skip is the most convenient way to handle it.
Skips are also ideal for construction and building waste. Items such as bricks, tiles, wood, metal, and plasterboard (in small amounts) can usually go in a skip without issue. However, it’s important to check with your skip hire provider if you’re disposing of large volumes of plasterboard or mixed materials, as some local authorities have restrictions.
Garden waste is also fine, including soil, hedge trimmings, turf, and non-electrical garden furniture. Just make sure there are no hidden items such as paint tins or batteries buried in the pile, as these are not permitted.
What Can’t You Put in a Skip
While skips are designed to hold a wide variety of waste, there are certain items you must not place inside. These include hazardous or harmful materials such as asbestos, chemicals, solvents, batteries, tyres, and paint. Electrical items such as fridges, freezers, TVs, and microwaves are also not allowed.
Putting prohibited items in a skip can result in fines or delays to your collection, so if you’re unsure about something, it’s always best to ask your skip hire company first.
Why It Matters
Understanding what you can and can’t put in a skip helps protect the environment and keeps your project on track. Waste management regulations are in place to ensure certain items are disposed of safely, so sticking to these rules means your waste is handled correctly — and legally.
At Johnsons Skip Hire, we’re happy to guide you through the process and make sure you’re confident about what can go in your skip before it’s delivered.
Need Help? Call Johnsons Skip Hire
If you’ve got rubbish to get rid of and want a fast, reliable skip hire service, we’re here to help. Our team can advise you on the right skip size and confirm exactly what you can put in a skip, so there are no hidden surprises. With same-day and next-day delivery available, getting started is quick and easy.
Call now to book your skip or get a free quote from Johnsons Skip Hire.
