If you are about to start on home improvements and thinking about hiring a skip then you may be wondering about what you can put in a one. Understanding what you can and cannot use a skip for will help the waste removal company recycle your waste easier and be more cost effective.
If you are looking for skip hire in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas then Bushbury Skip Hire have you covered.
The Different Types Of Waste
When considering skip hire for your project it is important to understand what type of waste is permitted in the skip.
Skips can accommodate a wide range of materials but all fall into different categories. Strict regulations apply to hazardous waste due to the harm it can do to the environment and human health.
Household
Garden / Green waste
Building waste
Metal waste
Hazardous waste
Household Waste
Household waste can be anything around the home classed as domestic rubbish. However there are items around the home that you are no longer allowed to put in. Some furnishings like sofas, carpets and general upholstered furniture. thses aitmens are classed as (POPS) waste ( persistent organic pollutants)
GARDEN WASTE
Garden waste refers to any waste from gardening or landscaping.
Grass cuttings
soil and turf
Branches and twigs
Leaves
Bushbury Skip Hire provide sizes of up to 8 yards for light green waste. If you use a one of our containers for soil then a 4 yard or a 6 yard is a good option.
Building Waste
Many builders use skip hire in Wolverhampton for small and large projects. Skips are a great way for builders to clear waste from a customers property without the hassle of making trips to the local waste transfer station.
Builders use skips for:
Bricks
Tiles and Ceramics
Metals
Plastics
Wood and Timber
Plasterboard can contaminate the contents if mixed with the rest of the waste.
Electrical Items
Small electrical items are fine to put in a skip but there are items that are not.
Fridge / Freezers
Televisions and computer monitors
Prohibited Waste
There are items you are not allowed to put in a skip for environmental reasons.
Gas Cylinders
Fuel
Tyres
Asbestos
Light Tubes
Explosives
Toxic Material
Medical Waste
Extinguishers
Mattresses
Complying with the rules will avoid ant legal repercussions and contribute to safe waste management in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
If you are still unsure what waste you can put in a skip then be sure to contact Bushbury Skip Hire who can give you all the information you need. 01902 288124
