Skip hire should be a straightforward way of getting rid of unwanted items in bulk. Skips can carry a diverse selection of waste, from old household furniture to garden waste and more, but sometimes it’s easy to get hung up on the specifics of what can and can’t be put into a skip.

When booking your skip with L&S you can choose between different types of waste – General mixed waste, plasterboard only, wood (clean and untreated), hardcore/rubble or stone and soil.

The reason we do this is because if you are only looking to dispose one particular type of waste then we can offer reduced rates. What many people don’t realise or appreciate is that the process for recycling waste is a labour intensive and expensive operation. This becomes easier if skips contain a single waste stream.

So, back the question of what is acceptable to put in your skip. If you have selected a particular waste stream, then please do make sure that your skip only contains this type of waste or we will have to charge you the difference for a skip containing general mixed waste.

In terms of a general mixed waste skip here’s a few categorised list of the most common items you’re allowed to dispose of in a skip.

Building and renovation waste

Furniture

Garden waste

Miscellaneous

If you’re still unsure give one of our friendly team a call and we’ll be happy to advise. Alternatively you can read more on this subject in our handy Tips for Skips guide.