Skip Hire Suffolk - What Can I Put in a Hired Skip in Suffolk?

Are you looking to hire a skip in Suffolk? Whether you're renovating your home, clearing your garden, or undertaking a construction project, Skip Hire Suffolk can provide a range of skips to suit your needs. But what exactly can you put in a hired skip? In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about skip hire in Suffolk and what you can and cannot dispose of in your skip.

About Skip Hire Suffolk

Skip Hire Suffolk is a reliable and affordable skip hire company based in Suffolk, East of England. We offer a range of skip sizes, from 2-yard mini skips to 40-yard roll-on-roll-off skips, so you can choose the right size for your waste disposal needs. We deliver skips to both residential and commercial properties within the Suffolk area, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Lowestoft.

Our skips are available for hire for a variety of purposes, including:

• Home and garden clearance
• DIY and construction projects
• Commercial projects
• Events and festivals

When you hire a skip from Skip Hire Suffolk, we'll take care of the details. We can help you to obtain permits if necessary, and our team will deliver and collect the skip at a time that's convenient for you. We're committed to recycling as much waste as possible, and we strive to dispose of all waste responsibly.

What Can I Put in a Hired Skip in Suffolk?

When you're hiring a skip, it's essential to know what you can and cannot dispose of in your skip. Skip Hire Suffolk only allows the following types of waste to be put in our skips:

General Waste

General waste includes items such as household and garden waste, wood, plastic, and non-recyclable materials. This waste is typically sent to a landfill site for disposal.

Construction and DIY Waste

Construction and DIY waste include items such as concrete, bricks, tiles, plasterboard, and ceramics. These items can be disposed of in our larger skips.

Green Waste

Green waste is made up of organic materials such as garden waste, leaves, and branches. This waste is recycled and turned into compost.

Metals

Metals, including steel, iron, and aluminium, can be put in our skips. These items are recycled and reused.

Electrical Waste

Electrical waste includes items such as TVs, computers, and small electronic devices. These items are recycled to prevent harmful chemicals from entering the environment.

Mattresses

Mattresses can be disposed of in a skip, but they must be placed on top of other waste to prevent damage to the skip.

Furniture

Furniture such as chairs, tables, and sofas can be put in our skips.

Soil

Clean soil can be put in our skips, but it must be separated from other waste.

What Cannot Be Disposed of in a Skip?

Certain items cannot be disposed of in a hired skip due to legal and environmental reasons. These items include:

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if not handled correctly. Skip Hire Suffolk does not allow asbestos to be disposed of in our skips.

Batteries

Batteries contain harmful chemicals that can be dangerous for the environment. Skip Hire Suffolk does not allow batteries to be disposed of in our skips.

Tyres

Tyres cannot be put in skips as they can damage the skip and are not suitable for landfill.

Chemicals

Chemicals such as paint, solvents, and other hazardous substances cannot be put in skips as they are dangerous and require specialist disposal.

Medical Waste

Medical waste such as syringes, needles, and clinical waste are not accepted in skips and require specialist disposal.

Gas Bottles and Aerosols

Gas bottles and aerosols can be hazardous and are not suitable for landfill. Skip Hire Suffolk does not allow these items to be disposed of in our skips.

How to Put Your Skip to Use

When you've hired a skip from Skip Hire Suffolk, you'll need to know how to use it effectively. Here are some tips:

• Choose the right size skip for your needs
• Fill the skip evenly to avoid overloading it
• Place heavy or bulky items at the bottom of the skip
• Do not overfill the skip or place items above the rim
• Do not dispose of hazardous or prohibited materials in the skip

Contact Skip Hire Suffolk

If you're looking for affordable skip hire in Suffolk, look no further than Skip Hire Suffolk. Our skips are available in a range of sizes, and we're committed to recycling as much waste as possible. For more information or to book your skip, call us on 01502 801022 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, visit our website at skiphire-suffolk.co.uk to request a quote or to view our range of skips.