Everyone knows how much waste renovating a room creates. It’s amazing just how much material comes out when you rip everyone out.
But what can you actually use skip hire for?
That’s the big question we address in this post. We look at what you can rip out and dump straight into the skip, and what you can’t. Here’s everything you need to know:
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Regular Household Waste
First, you can put as much regular household waste into the skip as you want. These items include things that are safe for conventional disposal and won’t harm the environment.
For example, you might include kitchenware on this list. You could also include toys, clothing and furniture, as long as they don’t contain anything dangerous that might harm the environment (which is unlikely)
General Household Waste
You can also use skips for general household garden waste, like soil, leaves, and dirt. Again, these items are 100% natural so they don’t pose a risk to the environment in most circumstances. However, an alternative to skips is opting for professional garden waste clearance services, which can be more convenient and tailored to your needs.
Just check with the company you’re using that they accept garden waste in skips. Some firms don’t, but they should tell you this before you hire them.
Construction Waste
Good news for renovators: you can also put most of your construction waste in skips. Allowable materials include things like bricks, concrete, wood and metal.
Plasterboard should also be okay in most cases. However, there are a few rare exceptions we discuss below.
Commercial Waste
Most commercial waste can also be placed in skips as long as it is non-hazardous. For example, it could include things like broken-up desks or waste paper.
What Can’t You Place In Skips?
Unfortunately, you can’t put everything in skips. Some types of waste require special disposal arrangements.
Hazardous waste, for example, will need to be taken to a specific processing facility. It can’t just go into the general waste.
Don’t put asbestos in skips because it’s dangerous. Breathing it in could potentially harm crews or anyone else involved in the waste disposal process.
Paints and solvents are also hazardous because of the chemicals they contain. If they get into the ground, they could seep into rivers and streams. Therefore, they require disposal using other methods.
Batteries are another example. Allowing them to degrade in the ground could lead to harmful byproducts.
Furthermore, you can’t put household appliances like fridges and TVs in skips. Again, it’s because these products often contain harmful compounds that might damage the environment unless processed properly.
These days, most renovators opt for eco-friendly removal services. These aim to minimise the environmental cost of redecorating work and slash fees considerably.
Fortunately, you can place most types of waste in skips, so it shouldn’t be a concern for the bulk of the material you want to remove. It’s just if you have leftover paint or asbestos, you need to be careful. Remember if you do have asbestos in your home, get a survey and hire professionals to remove it. Don’t get rid of it yourself as you could harm yourself in the process.