Whilst there
are many reasons why you might hire a skip to dispose of domestic, commercial
or industrial waste, the biggest benefit has to be the convenience of the
service. When you have items of all different shapes and sizes, sorting through
and disposing of each one correctly is a complicated task- not to mention
time-consuming! From packing it up into your car to unloading it all at the
relevant rubbish depots, clearing up a large property or busy building site is
no easy feat.
However,
when you work with a skip hire company, your job will more than likely be cut
in half. Not only is the receptacle delivered more or less to your doorstep,
but once you’ve filled it to your heart’s content, you won’t have to lift
another finger! A reputable skip hiring business will arrive at your property
promptly to remove the container and further to this, they will sort through
and dispose of all your waste on your behalf.
It’s not
difficult to see why many people opt for skips as a means of disposing of large
amounts of rubbish with ease. That being said, it’s important to note that when
it comes to what can be put in a skip, there are a few restrictions. It’s true
that many items can be tossed into your skip bin without a second thought,
however, certain materials are not accepted by many companies- but what do
these include?
If you’re
considering hiring a skip for the first time, being clued up on what is and
isn’t accepted is the key to discovering whether or not this method of waste
disposal is suitable for your project. Whether you’re decluttering your home or
clearing up a busy construction site, there are certain items that aren’t
skip-appropriate. So, to prepare you for your upcoming job, we’ve listed just
some of the items that many waste disposal companies will and won’t take along
with the many benefits of hiring a skip for your waste disposal needs.
Waste disposal via skip: what can I throw away?
If you’re
looking to give your home a much-needed revamp, clearing out any unwanted junk
is likely to be the first thing on your agenda. A person’s home can contain all
manner of different materials and a skip is undoubtedly the most efficient way
to dispose of these items in one fell swoop. So what materials will a skip hire
company accept?
Paper and cardboard
If you’re a
hoarder by nature, you may find that your loft is piled high with papers that
haven’t been touched in years. From old newspapers to essays and project work
from your school years, there are many things we save simply because of the
sentimental value they have. However, if you’re keen to do a clear out, both
paper and cardboard products will undoubtedly be accepted by your skip hire
company.
Metal
Whether
you’ve got metal items at home or you generate lots of scrap metal on your job
site, it’s handy to know that this can be tossed into a skip if needs be.
However, be sure to handle any potentially dangerous pieces of metal carefully
and load them into the skip slowly to ensure you don’t incur any injuries.
Glass
As with
metal, glass can be dangerous if not handled correctly. From chipped glass
bottles to cracked window panes, glass has the potential to cause injury, so be
particularly mindful of this when offloading it into your skip.
Plastic
Whilst many
plastics can be disposed of via skip, certain items may not be accepted if they
are considered to be hazardous or if they fall into the e-waste category.
However, this will be discussed later on.
Building rubble
Building
sites can generate a wide variety of different materials and luckily, most of
these will be accepted by skip hire companies. Whether you need to dispose of
bricks, wood, concrete or metal, your skip will be there to bear the load.
Garden waste
If you’re
tackling a mammoth home clean up job, why not take on the garden as well? Most
skips will be able to accommodate garden waste including grass, old decking
planks, twigs, branches, leaves and much more.
There are
many materials that are widely accepted by skip hire businesses and with this
in mind, the items that can be tossed in are countless. From furniture and
fittings to garden waste and general household rubbish, there’s so much that
can be disposed of using a skip. So, the real question is, what items are not
skip-friendly?
Waste removal: what a skip hire company cannot
accept
Whilst the
products that are accepted and rejected may vary slightly between local skip
hire companies, most businesses will not be able to process any of the following
items:
- Hazardous waste:
this term covers a wide range of items including asbestos, tyres, televisions,
computer monitors, fridges and freezers, batteries, gas cylinders and more.
- E-waste:
electrical appliances are not permitted to be put in a skip as these are
covered under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
and must therefore be taken to a registered site to be disposed of safely.
- Medical waste:
from medicines and dressings to syringes and needles, all forms of medical waste
are not suitable for skip disposal. These items are potentially dangerous and
must be disposed of separately.
The
above-mentioned items are just some of the materials that can (and can’t) be
dumped into a skip. However, for a more comprehensive break down, it’s
important to liaise with your skip hire company at length so that there are no
grey areas.
The benefits of working with a skip hire
company
As
previously mentioned, skip hire is a convenient service that allows you to
dispose of more or less all of your rubbish at once- but what are the other
benefits?
Eco-friendly
Most skip
hire companies are committed to reducing our reliance on landfill sites and
strive to dispose of waste in an eco-friendly way. At Graham Churchill Plant
Ltd, we take an environmentally conscious approach to skip hire. We pride ourselves on
our waste recycling efforts and we promise to recycle as much of your waste as
possible. Further to this, anything that can’t be recycled will be transported
to the appropriate facility.
Safe
A busy
construction site will generate tons of waste on a daily basis and this can be
dangerous if it’s not safely stored. However, with a skip, you can keep your
job site clear to protect the health and safety of both you and your staff.
Cost-effective
Hiring a
skip is extremely cost-effective. Not only is it a very reasonably priced
service, but also, you will save money on fuel as you won’t be travelling back
and forth from the rubbish tip.
Lots of choice
It goes
without saying that if you’re renovating a home from top to bottom, you’ll need
a bigger skip than if you were simply clearing out some household rubbish.
Luckily, a reputable skip hiring business will loan out skips of all different
sizes, giving you the option to pick the best skip for your operation.
Graham Churchill Plant Ltd: a company that
offers effective waste management solutions for both domestic and commercial
clients
At Graham
Churchill Plant Ltd, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to waste
disposal. From skip hire to land reclamation services, we can help you restore
your job site, property or piece of land back to its former glory.
To find out
more about what we can do for you, contact
us
today and make Graham Churchill Plant Ltd your first
port of call for all your waste management needs.
