07/05/2026
We know, everyone's done it, put something unrecylable in the green bin, or put food not in the food waste bucket.
But when it comes to skips, it’s pretty important that you DON’T put certain items in there. Some things you might not realise are hazardous can’t go in, as well as some things that really can’t go in general waste.
So here’s a list of what shouldn’t be going in your skip:
– Fridges and freezers
– TVs or computer monitors
– Liquids (dried-out paint is acceptable)
– Fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste
– Gas canisters
– Tyres
– Asbestos (please contact the team to discuss large scale asbestos removal)
– Plasterboard (cannot be mixed with general waste)
A good rule of thumb: if in doubt, leave it out, and give the team a call if you want to check anything.
And remember, this isn’t about making things more difficult for you, it’s all about what’s best for the environment and what can be safely and responsibly disposed of on site.