One of the most common questions we hear is:

“What can I actually put in a skip?”

The good news is that most household, garden and DIY waste can be safely disposed of in a skip.

However, there are a few items that require specialist handling and cannot be mixed with general waste.

Here’s a simple guide to help.

1. Household Waste

General household rubbish is perfectly fine.

This includes:

• Toys
• Clothing
• Non-electrical household items
• General clutter

2. Furniture

Old furniture can usually be placed in a skip.

Examples include:

• Tables
• Chairs
• Wardrobes
• Shelving
• Wooden furniture

3. Garden Waste

Garden clearances are one of the most common reasons customers hire a skip.

This includes:

• Grass cuttings
• Branches
• Shrubs
• Plants
• Soil

4. DIY Waste

Home improvement projects generate a surprising amount of waste.

Common examples include:

• Plasterboard*
• Timber
• Doors
• Skirting boards
• Flooring

*Please speak to us regarding plasterboard disposal requirements.

5. Kitchen Units

Replacing a kitchen?

Old cabinets, worktops and wooden fittings can normally go into a skip.

6. Bathroom Fixtures

Many bathroom renovation materials are suitable for skips, including:

• Baths
• Sinks
• Toilets
• Shower trays

7. Cardboard & Packaging

Moving house or receiving lots of deliveries?

Cardboard, packaging and general recyclable materials can all be placed in a skip.

What Can’t Go In A Skip?

Certain items require specialist disposal and must not be placed in general skips.

1. Fridges & Freezers

These contain gases and components that require specialist recycling.

2. Tyres

Tyres must be processed separately and cannot be mixed with general waste.

3. Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material and requires specialist handling.

Always contact us before attempting disposal.

4. Paint, Solvents & Chemicals

Liquid waste and chemicals require specialist treatment.

5. Batteries & Electrical Equipment

Electrical items often need separate recycling routes.

Not Sure? Just Ask

If you’re ever unsure whether an item can go into a skip, simply contact our team.

A quick phone call or photo is usually all we need.

We’ll advise on the best disposal method and help avoid any surprises when the skip is collected.

Need Help Loading?

Remember, if you don’t want to load the skip yourself, our Lostock Load & Go service can do all the heavy lifting for you.

We’ll load the waste, remove it and dispose of it responsibly, saving you time and effort.