What Can You Put In A Skip Hire In Essex

Welcome to Skip Hire Essex, your leading skip hire company in Essex. We offer an array of skip sizes to suit different types of jobs and projects. Our services are reliable, professional, and affordable. Whether you're carrying out home renovations, clearing out your loft or garage, or carrying out industrial projects, we've got you covered. In this guide, we'll provide you with an overview of what you can and cannot put in a skip hire in Essex.

Skip Hire Essex: A Skip Hire Company in Essex

At Skip Hire Essex, we take great pride in delivering quality, reliable, and efficient skip hire services. Our goal is to ensure that our clients receive the best possible experience when hiring our skips. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, promptness, and our commitment to customer satisfaction.

What is a Skip?

A skip is a large container that is used to remove waste from your property. Skips come in different sizes and shapes to cater for various types of waste. They are designed to be transported using lorries, which means they can be taken to recycling plants or landfill sites to dispose of the waste.

What Waste Can You Put in a Skip?

Skips are perfect for disposing of various types of waste, including:

Household Waste

You can put all types of household waste in a skip, including old furniture, toys, clothes, books, and garden waste. This type of waste is categorized as general waste and is not hazardous.

Mixed Construction Waste

If you're carrying out renovations, you can put all types of mixed construction waste in a skip, including concrete, bricks, rubble, and timber.

Green Waste

Garden waste is one of the most common types of waste that is put in skips. This can include soil, grass cuttings, leaves, and plants.

Wood

If you're carrying out DIY projects, you can put all types of wood in a skip, including old flooring, skirting boards, and roof timbers.

Metal

If you have old broken bicycles, lawnmowers, or any other metal objects, you can dispose of them in a skip. Metal waste should be separated from other waste types to make it easier for it to be recycled.

Plastics

All types of non-hazardous plastics can be put in a skip, including old toys, plastic bottles, and packaging materials.

Cardboard

All types of cardboard can be put in a skip, including boxes, toilet roll tubes, and egg boxes. Cardboard is 100% recyclable, so it's important that it's disposed of correctly.

Electrical Items

You can dispose of old electrical items in a skip, including TVs, computers, and electrical appliances. However, it's important to note that large electrical items should be placed at the top of the skip to avoid damage to other items.

What Waste Cannot Be Put in a Skip?

Although most types of waste can be put in skips, there are specific types of waste that cannot be put in a skip. These include:

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is classified as any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment. This includes chemicals, asbestos, gas cannisters, medical waste, and batteries. Hazardous waste requires specialist disposal and should not be put in a skip.

Flammable Waste

Flammable waste is classified as any material that can ignite easily. This includes petrol, diesel, oil, and gas. These materials should not be put in a skip as they pose a risk of fire.

Tyres

Tyres should not be put in a skip as they can be dangerous when they break down. Tyres should be taken to a tire recycling plant where they can be processed correctly.

How to Put Waste in a Skip

Once you've hired a skip, it's essential that you know how to use it correctly. The following steps should be taken when filling your skip:

###1. Load Large, Heavy Items First

The best way to load a skip is to load large, heavy items first, such as broken furniture or old appliances. This will help prevent lighter items from being damaged.

###2. Break Items Down

It's important to break down large items, such as furniture or doors, to fit them in your skip. This will enable you to maximize the space in your skip.

###3. Place Hazardous Waste Separately

As discussed earlier, you cannot put hazardous waste in a skip. Place hazardous waste separately, and contact a specialist hazardous waste disposal company to dispose of it correctly.

###4. Fill the Skip Evenly

It's important to fill your skip evenly to prevent it from tipping over during transportation. To do this, distribute the waste evenly throughout the skip, and avoid overloading it.

###5. Cover the Skip

Once you've filled your skip, cover it with a tarpaulin or a similar material to prevent rubbish from being blown out by the wind or during transit.

Why Hire Skip Hire Essex for Your Skip Hire Needs?

At Skip Hire Essex, we're dedicated to providing professional, reliable, and efficient skip hire services. Our team of experts is committed to ensuring that your waste disposal needs are met, and we offer a range of skip sizes to cater to different types of waste.

Reliability

Our skip hire services are reliable and punctual. We work around your needs, and we deliver and collect skips at your convenience.

Professionalism

We take great pride in our professionalism. Our team of experts has vast experience in all types of waste disposal and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Cost-Effective

Our prices are competitive and affordable. We offer a range of skip sizes to cater to different budgets, and our prices include delivery and collection.

Get in Touch

If you're looking for a reliable and professional skip hire service in Essex, look no further than Skip Hire Essex. Contact us today for more information on our skip hire services. Call us now on 01206 912421 or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can visit our website at skiphire-essex.com to get a quote.