Waste that can usually go in an 8-yard skip
- General household clutter and non-electrical furniture
- Timber, doors, frames and untreated offcuts
- Bricks, tiles, ceramics and small amounts of rubble
- Metal, plastic, packaging and cardboard
- Garden cuttings, branches and non-invasive plants
- Non-hazardous renovation and construction waste
Check these items before using an 8-yard skip
- Plasterboard and gypsum products
- Mattresses and upholstered seating
- Fridges, freezers and electrical equipment
- Tyres, gas bottles and fire extinguishers
- Paint tins, liquids, oils and chemicals
- Large quantities of soil, concrete or rubble
Hazardous waste must stay out of a general skip
Do not put asbestos, clinical waste, batteries, solvents or other hazardous materials in a general skip. Ask for a suitable specialist service instead.
Waste rules vary by hire company. Tell us about any item you are unsure about before the skip arrives.
How to load an 8-yard skip safely
Keep waste below the top edge and spread the weight across the skip. Never light a fire inside it. A driver may refuse an unsafe, overloaded or wrongly filled skip.