Living roomBathroom
1SofasSofas can be safely placed in your skip once you have no use for them.
2FurnitureWooden, plastic and metal furniture can all be placed in your skip.
3BatteriesThese contain metals and chemicals which are hazardous and should not be placed in a skip.
4TVThese are classified as hazardous waste as they contain toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury.
5PlasterboardDo not place plasterboard and gypsum waste in your skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Sofas
Sofas can be safely placed in your skip once you have no use for them.
Furniture
Wooden, plastic and metal furniture can all be placed in your skip.
TV
These are classified as hazardous waste as they contain toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Plasterboard
Do not place plasterboard and gypsum waste in your skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Batteries
These contain metals and chemicals which are hazardous and should not be placed in a skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
BathroomKitchen
1Fixtures and fittingsUsually made of ceramics, these can also go in your skip.
2TilesClassed as inert waste, there’s no problem putting these materials into a skip.
3Medical wasteCreates risk of infection and contamination.
4Fluorescent tubesContain mercury which is hazardous.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Tiles and ceramics
Classed as inert waste, there’s no problem putting these materials into a skip.
Fixtures and fittings
Usually made of ceramics, these can also go in your skip.
Medical waste
Creates risk of infection and contamination.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Fluorescent tubes
Contain mercury which is hazardous.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
KitchenBedroom
1Gas CookerGas appliances can safely be placed into skips.
2FittingsWooden, metal and plastic fittings are safe to put in skips.
3Electrical AppliancesThese should be taken to WEEE recycling facilities instead.
4Fridges/FreezersThese are also electrical goods which should be recycled at WEEE recycling facilities.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Gas Cooker
Gas appliances can safely be placed into skips.
Fittings
Wooden, metal and plastic fittings are safe to put in skips.
Electrical appliances
These should be taken to WEEE recycling facilities instead.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Fridges/Freezers
These are also electrical goods which should be recycled at WEEE recycling facilities.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
BedroomGarage
1CarpetPolyester carpets cannot be recycled so can be placed in your skip.
2MattressThese can be placed in your skip.
3Light BulbsThese are considered hazardous waste, so don’t place in your skip.
4Electrical GoodsElectrical goods should all be sent to WEEE recycling facilities.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Mattress
These can be placed in your skip.
Carpet
Polyester carpets cannot be recycled so can be placed in your skip.
Electrical goods
Electrical goods should all be sent to WEEE recycling facilities.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Light bulbs
These are considered hazardous waste, so don’t place in your skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
GarageGo Outdoors
1Wood (planks)Wood planks are permitted within your hired skip.
2Gas CylindersThese are re-usable/refillable and should be returned to the local supplier or wherever the full cylinder was purchased from.
3Vehicle BatteriesThese are classified as hazardous waste so cannot be placed into a skip.
4TyresDo not place these in your skip as they may be incorrectly disposed of.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Wood (planks)
Wood planks are permitted within your hired skip.
Tyres
Do not place these in your skip as they cannot be taken to landfill so may be incorrectly disposed of.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Vehicle batteries
These are classified as hazardous waste so cannot be placed into a skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Gas cylinders
These are re-usable/refillable and should be returned to the local supplier or wherever the full cylinder was purchased from.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Outdoors
1Tree/hedge trimmingsGreen waste such as this can be placed safely into your skip.
2BricksPlace all unwanted, unused bricks in your skip for safe disposal.
3Soil & rubbleSkips are a popular choice for disposing of this kind of waste.
4Chemicals & pesticidesHazardous waste such as this will not be collected if placed in your skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069
Soil & rubble
Skips are a popular choice for disposing of this kind of waste.
Tree/hedge trimmings
Green waste such as this can be placed safely into your skip.
Bricks
Place all unwanted, unused bricks in your skip for safe disposal.
Chemicals & pesticides
Hazardous waste such as this will not be collected if placed in your skip.
For an alternative solution please call: 0800 998 1069