Skip waste restrictions
Specialist asbestos skips are required to keep the hazardous asbestos material separate from other waste.
Ford a Skip aim to make your waste disposal process as simple and efficient as possible. However, there are certain skip waste restrictions that must be followed to comply with local regulations and environmental guidelines.
Understanding these restrictions ensures that your waste is disposed of safely and responsibly.
Why are there skip waste restrictions?
There are legal and environmental reasons why certain materials cannot be placed in skips.
If not handled properly, some items classified as hazardous waste, pose risks to health, and safety, or can damage the environment.
Some materials require special disposal methods that regular waste collection services cannot accommodate. Adhering to these restrictions, we help ensure that waste management is environmentally friendly and compliant with regulations set by local councils and government bodies.
Use the lists below for items you that are and are not allowed in skips. If you’re not sure of anything, please contact us.
Restricted Items
What can’t be put in a skip
- Asbestos (see below)
- Batteries
- Fridge/Freezers
- Tyres
- Paint and Any Liquids
- Electrical Equipment
- Gas Cylinders
- Mattresses
- Plasterboard
- POPS – eg: Sofa Cushions
- Office Chairs
Allowed Items
The following are allowed in skips
- Cardboard
- Construction Waste
- Household Waste
- Mixed Metals
- Timber
- Wood
- Mixed Recyclables
- Garden Waste
Specialist Asbestos Skip Hire
Ford A Skip are specialist in asbestos removal. Specific asbestos skip hire is required to keep the hazardous asbestos material separate from other items.
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Look at our FAQ section for additional information or contact us if you have any other questions not answered here.