What can and
cannot go in a skip

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What can and
cannot go in a skip

Knowing what you can and cannot put in a skip is important. It helps avoid delays, extra charges, and problems when the skip is collected.

At Sussex Waste Solutions, we follow standard industry guidelines and always aim to explain things clearly before your skip is delivered.

If you’re ever unsure about an item, just ask. It’s always better to check first.

What you can put in a skip

Most general waste can go into our skips, including:

General household waste

Furniture and non electrical items

Wood and timber

Plasterboard in reasonable quantities

Bricks, rubble, and hardcore

Soil and garden waste

Bathroom and kitchen fittings

Building and renovation waste

If you’re carrying out a typical home project, clear out, or building job, most of your waste will usually be fine.

What you cannot put in a skip

Some items cannot be placed in skips due to safety and environmental regulations. These include:

These include:

Asbestos

Paint, solvents, and liquid waste

Batteries

Gas bottles and cylinders

Tyres

Fridges and freezers

TVs, monitors, and other electrical items

Hazardous or chemical waste

Putting restricted items into a skip can result in additional charges or delays to collection, so it’s important to keep these out.

Electrical items and specialist waste

Electrical items and some specialist waste types require separate disposal.

If you have items like electrical appliances, chemicals, or anything you’re unsure about, contact us before placing them in the skip. We’ll explain the correct way to dispose of them.

Overfilling skips

All waste should be level with the top of the skip. Overfilled skips cannot be safely collected and may need to be adjusted before collection can take place.

If you think you may need more space, it’s often easier to arrange a larger skip or an additional one.

What can and
cannot go in a skip