Skip Hire Devon: What Can You Put In A Skip?

At Skip Hire Devon, we understand that clear-outs, renovations, and other projects can produce a lot of waste that needs to be disposed of properly. That's why we offer a wide variety of skips for hire, from small mini skips to large roll-on-roll-off skips, to suit your specific needs.

If you're unsure of what items can and cannot be disposed of in our skips, keep reading. We'll cover everything you need to know about what can be put in a skip hire in Devon.

What is a Skip?

First, let's define what a skip is. A skip is a large, open-top container that is designed to be loaded onto a specialized truck for transport. It's widely used in construction, demolition, and renovation projects to dispose of large amounts of waste.

At Skip Hire Devon, we offer a range of sizes and types of skips to accommodate different types of waste and projects. We also provide delivery and pickup services to make the process as easy and convenient as possible for our customers.

Waste That Can Be Put in a Skip

Generally, the following types of waste can be disposed of in a skip:

• General waste: This includes household and office waste, such as food packaging, paper, cardboard, and plastic.
• Garden waste: This includes grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other plant materials. However, soil and stones cannot be put in a skip.
• Construction and demolition waste: This includes rubble, bricks, concrete, tiles, and other building materials. However, asbestos, plasterboard, and electrical equipment cannot be put in a skip.
• Large items: This includes furniture, appliances, and mattresses. However, fridges, freezers, and air conditioning units cannot be put in a skip unless they have been degassed by a certified technician.
• Metal and scrap: This includes scrap metal, pipes, and bicycles.
• Wood: This includes timber and wooden furniture.

Waste That Cannot Be Put in a Skip

There are certain types of waste that cannot be disposed of in a skip due to legal or safety reasons. These include:

• Hazardous waste: This includes chemicals, solvents, paint, medical waste, batteries, and fluorescent tubes. These types of materials require specific disposal methods and cannot be mixed with other types of waste.
• Electrical equipment: This includes TVs, computers, monitors, and printers. These items require proper disposal to prevent hazardous chemicals from leaking into the environment.
• Asbestos: Asbestos is a highly hazardous material that can cause respiratory problems and cancer. It requires specialized removal and disposal by a licensed contractor.
• Plasterboard: Plasterboard contains gypsum, which releases toxic gases when mixed with other types of waste. It must be disposed of separately from other materials.
• Tyres: Tyres cannot be dumped in a landfill as they release toxic chemicals as they decompose.

It's important to note that if you are unsure if an item can be disposed of in a skip, it's best to check with the skip hire company first. They can provide specific guidance on what can and cannot be put in their skips.

Why Choose Skip Hire Devon?

At Skip Hire Devon, we are committed to providing our customers with the most convenient and efficient skip hire services in Devon and the surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of skip sizes to accommodate any project, from small home renovation jobs to large-scale commercial projects.

Our experienced team can help you choose the right skip size and provide suggestions for the most cost-effective waste disposal methods. We also offer flexible delivery and pickup times to ensure that our customers' projects stay on schedule.

Contact us today at 01752 936187 or email us at [email protected] to learn more about our skip hire services and how we can help you with your next project. You can also visit our website at skiphire-devon.co.uk to request a quote or book a skip online.