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What Can I Put in My Skip

Our Extensive List of Materials

Hiring a skip is an efficient way to get rid of large amounts of waste, whether it’s from a home clean-up, a garden overhaul, or a renovation project. However, it’s important to know what you can safely and legally place in a skip.

Always remember that while skips are a great way to dispose of a wide range of waste types, they can’t be used for everything. It’s always best to check with your specific skip provider if you’re unsure about any items.

For more information, get in touch with us at quote@skipalicious.co.uk or call us on 0141 673 4449. At Skipalicious, we’re dedicated to providing a comprehensive, responsible, and affordable skip hire service to Glasgow.

Here’s a list of items that can typically be disposed of in a skip:

Feel free to put any of the materials into the skip

What Can Go In

 

  • Household waste: General clutter, furniture, non-electrical fittings, etc.
  • Garden waste: Leaves, flowers, grass clippings, branches, bark, etc.
  • Wood: Solid wood furniture, pallets, solid wood doors, etc.
  • Metal: Copper, steel, iron, wire, cable, etc.
  • Rubble: Debris from construction and DIY projects.
  • Solid plastics: PVC windows and doors, plastic pipes, plastic garden furniture, etc.
  • Non-electrical fittings and fixtures: Sinks, toilets, tiles, shower trays, etc.
  • Cardboard and paper: Packaging materials, newspapers, magazines, books, etc.
  • Polystyrene: Packaging material and insulation boards.
Please do not attempt to put any of the materials below into the skips

What Can't Go In

  • Electrical equipment & appliances: Fridges, freezers, TVs, computer monitors, etc.
  • Hazardous & toxic materials: Asbestos, pesticides, solvents, motor oils, vehicle tyres, etc.
  • Plasterboard: Often required to be disposed of separately.
  • Medical waste: Needles, syringes, contaminated bandages, etc.
  • Gas canisters & gas bottles: These need to be disposed of at specific recycling points.
  • Batteries: Including car batteries.
  • Fluorescent tubes: These contain hazardous materials.
  • Liquids: Paints, oils, etc.
  • Explosives: Ammunition, fireworks, etc.