Skip Hire West Sussex - What Can You Put in a Skip You Hire?

Skip Hire West Sussex are a leading skip hire company in West Sussex, providing skip hire services to individuals and businesses throughout the area. We understand that choosing the right size and type of skip can be a challenge, especially if you havent hired one before. It can also be confusing to know what you can and cannot put in a skip. In this guide, well explain everything you need to know about what you can put in a skip you hire from Skip Hire West Sussex.

Skip Hire West Sussex

Skip Hire West Sussex is a skip hire company based in West Sussex that offers a variety of different skip sizes to hire. We have been serving the local community for many years and have built a reputation for providing reliable and affordable skip hire services. Our team is highly experienced in helping customers choose the right skip for their needs and can offer expert advice on what can and cannot be put in a skip.

What is a Skip?

A skip is a large container that is designed to be loaded onto the back of a truck and taken away to be disposed of at a waste disposal facility. Skips come in a range of different sizes and can be used for a variety of different purposes, such as clearing out a house or building site, or disposing of garden waste.

Waste

The waste that can be put in a skip includes general household waste, such as furniture, appliances, kitchen units, and general clutter. You can also put building and construction waste, such as bricks, rubble, and plasterboard. Garden waste, such as tree branches, leaves, and grass cuttings, can also be put in a skip.

What Can You Put in a Skip?

You can put a wide range of items in a skip, including:

General Household Waste

General household waste includes items such as:

• Furniture
• Appliances
• Carpet and flooring
• Clothes and textiles
• Toys and games
• Kitchen units
• General clutter

Building and Construction Waste

Building and construction waste includes items such as:

• Bricks and rubble
• Plaster and plasterboard
• Concrete and slabs
• Timber and wood
• Metal and steel
• Insulation and roofing materials
• Glass and ceramics

Garden Waste

Garden waste includes items such as:

• Tree branches and trunks
• Leaves and grass cuttings
• Soil and turf
• Flowers and plants
• Garden furniture
• Fencing and decking

What Can You Not Put in a Skip?

There are certain items that you cannot put in a skip, including:

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste includes items such as:

• Asbestos
• Clinical or medical waste, such as syringes or needles
• Chemicals, such as paint or acids
• Electrical items, such as TVs or fridges
• Batteries
• Florescent tubes and bulbs
• Tyres
• Gas bottles and cylinders

Other items

There are other items that cannot be put in a skip, such as:

• Food waste
• Liquids
• Explosives, such as fireworks
• Firearms and ammunition
• Compressed gas canisters
• Plasterboard mixed with other waste

Disposing of Hazardous Waste

If you need to dispose of hazardous waste, such as asbestos, chemicals or batteries, you will need to make alternative arrangements. You cannot put these items in a skip or take them to a waste disposal facility. You will need to contact a specialist hazardous waste disposal company who can safely collect and dispose of these items.

How to Put Items in a Skip

When putting items in a skip, it is important to do so safely and efficiently. Follow these simple steps to ensure that you make the most of your skip:

1. Choose the right size skip for your needs. At Skip Hire West Sussex, we offer a range of skip sizes to choose from.

2. Place the skip in a convenient location, such as on your driveway or in a nearby parking bay. Make sure there is enough space for the skip truck to collect the skip.

3. Load the skip carefully, ensuring that you do not overfill it. Overfilled skips are unsafe and can cost more to dispose of.

4. Make sure that all items are securely placed in the skip, this will reduce the risk of fly-tipping.

5. Finally, when the skip is full, call Skip Hire West Sussex on 01243 933073 to arrange collection.

Conclusion

At Skip Hire West Sussex, we take great pride in providing our customers with expert skip hire services. We hope that this guide has helped you to understand what you can and cannot put in a skip you hire. If you have any questions about skip hire or waste disposal, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 01243 933073 or at [email protected].