What Can You Put In Skip Hire In Hertfordshire?

Skip Hire Hertfordshire is a skip hire company providing skip rental services to their clients in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. As a company that cares for the environment, we aim to provide our clients with a solution for their waste disposal needs while also keeping our community and the world around us clean and green.

In this article, we're going to talk about the waste items you can put in a skip and how to dispose of them properly.

What is Skip Hire?

Skip hire refers to the process of hiring a large metal container, known as a skip, for temporary waste storage and disposal. Skips come in various sizes and are used for the collection of all types of waste, including:

• Household and garden waste
• Construction and demolition waste
• Commercial and industrial waste

At Skip Hire Hertfordshire, we offer a range of skips for hire, from the small 2-yard skips to the large 40-yard skips, suitable for various waste disposal needs. Our skips are delivered to your location, and once you've finished filling them up, we'll dispose of the waste for you.

What Can You Put in a Skip?

Most types of waste can be put in a skip, including:

1. Household Waste

This includes non-hazardous household waste, such as:

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Household appliances
• Clothing and textiles
• Toys and games
• Cardboard and paper
• Glass bottles and jars
• Plastic bottles and packaging

2. Garden Waste

Green waste from garden maintenance can be placed in a skip, such as:

• Leaves
• Grass cuttings
• Branches and twigs
• Plants and flowers
• Soil and rubble
• Tree trunks and stumps

3. Construction and Demolition Waste

Construction and demolition waste include:

• Bricks and rubble
• Plasterboard and drywall
• Timber and wood
• Metals (including pipes)
• Concrete and cement
• Glass and tiles
• Asphalt and tarmac

4. Commercial and Industrial Waste

Commercial and industrial waste can also be placed in a skip, such as:

• Cardboard and paper
• Packaging materials
• Metals and wires
• Plastics and rubber
• Wood and timber
• Glass and ceramics
• Electrical items
• Construction and demolition waste

What Cannot Be Put in a Skip?

It's important to note that there are certain items that cannot be placed in a skip due to safety and environmental regulations. These include:

• Hazardous waste: hazardous waste materials include chemicals, batteries, asbestos, paint, oils, solvents, pesticides, and medical waste.
• Electrical items: electrical appliances and gadgets, including fridges, microwaves, TVs, and computers, cannot be placed in a skip due to the regulations on electrical equipment disposal.
• Plasterboard: Plasterboard or Gypsum can release toxic gases if not disposed of correctly, and therefore require a separate disposal method.

How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous waste items, as previously mentioned, cannot be placed in a skip. Instead, they require special handling and disposal procedures. Hazardous waste must be disposed of separately from other waste to protect the environment and human health.

At Skip Hire Hertfordshire, we offer a separate hazardous waste disposal service to our clients, where we collect, store and dispose of hazardous waste items safely and efficiently. Our hazardous waste disposal services are tailored to meet our clients' individual needs and are carried out in compliance with relevant environmental regulations.

Conclusion

If you need to dispose of waste, skip hire is an excellent option for you. You can put most types of waste in a skip, and they will dispose of it for you, saving you time and hassle. However, it's important to note that hazardous waste cannot be placed in a skip, and it requires a separate disposal method.

At Skip Hire Hertfordshire, we offer a range of skips for hire and additional waste disposal services to suit your needs. If you're interested in learning more about our services, give us a call on 01582 932077 or email us at [email protected], or visit our website at skiphire-hertfordshire.com.