Skip Hire Harrow: What Can I Put In A Skip Hire In Harrow?

Are you planning to get a skip hire in Harrow, Greater London, or anywhere in the surrounding areas? Do you have questions about what items you can put in a skip? Skip Hire Harrow can help!

We are a reliable skip hire company located in Harrow, offering a range of skip sizes to homes and businesses across Greater London. With our reliable and affordable services, we help you dispose of your waste in an efficient and environmentally-friendly way.

But what can you actually put in a skip? Heres our guide to help you understand what you can dispose of in our skips and what items we cannot accept.

What is a skip?

Before we dive into what you can put in a skip, lets first discuss what a skip is. A skip is a large container usually made of metal, used for transporting and disposing of waste materials. Skips come in various sizes, from 2 cubic yards (ideal for small domestic projects) to 16 cubic yards (suitable for larger commercial work).

At Skip Hire Harrow, we offer skip sizes ranging from 4 cubic yards to 12 cubic yards. Depending on the size of the skip and the type of waste you want to dispose of, the price may vary.

What can I put in a skip?

One of the main benefits of hiring a skip is the convenience it offers in disposing of various waste materials. It makes it easier to dispose of waste in one go, rather than making several trips to the local landfill.

Here are some of the items you can put in a skip:

General waste

General waste refers to non-hazardous items that cannot be recycled. This includes:

• Household and garden waste
• Furniture and white goods (e.g. sofas, armchairs, fridges, washing machines)
• Construction waste (e.g. bricks, rubble, wood, plaster)

Before putting any of these items in the skip, be sure to avoid overloading the skip or putting any prohibited items.

Green waste

Green waste (also called garden waste) is made up of organic material such as leaves, branches, grass cuttings, and plants. You can put green waste into our skips, but be careful not to mix it with other types of waste.

Cardboard, paper, and plastic

Cardboard, paper, and plastic are some of the most common recyclable materials. You can put these items in the skip, but be sure to separate them from the general waste. This helps us to dispose of your waste in the most environmentally-friendly manner.

What items cannot be put in a skip?

While there are many items you can put in a skip, there are also some items you cant dispose of via a skip. Here are some examples:

Hazardous waste

Certain items are classified as hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in a skip. These items include:

• Asbestos
• Chemicals and solvents
• Batteries
• Paint
• Fluorescent light bulbs

Hazardous waste needs to be disposed of separately in specialized facilities to ensure proper handling and prevent contamination. For hazardous waste disposal, contact your local council or a reputable waste management company.

Electrical equipment

Electrical equipment should not be disposed of in a skip. This includes:

• TVs and computer monitors
• Stereos and other audio/visual equipment
• Small and large home appliances (e.g. vacuum cleaners, toasters, refrigerators)

Electrical equipment contains hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, and cadmium. These substances are harmful to the environment and human health and should be disposed of responsibly. You can recycle your electrical equipment through your local recycling center.

Medical waste

Medical waste is any refuse that has come into contact with bodily fluids or bodily waste. You should not put medical waste into a standard skip. Medical waste can include:

• Needles
• Syringes
• Blood-soaked materials
• Used tissues

Medical waste needs to be collected and disposed of by a specialist waste disposal company.

Food waste

Food waste can attract animals and pests to the skip, as well as produce odors that can be harmful to the environment. Skip Hire Harrow does not allow the disposal of food waste in our skips. Instead, you can compost your food waste at home or take it to your local recycling center.

Conclusion

At Skip Hire Harrow, we offer affordable and reliable skip hire services for homes and businesses throughout Harrow, Greater London, and the surrounding areas. We are committed to disposing of your waste in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.

When booking a skip, its important to understand what items you can and cannot put in it. We hope our guide has helped clarify this for you. If you have any more questions, please feel free to get in touch with us.

You can contact us via phone at 020 3640 9461, email at [email protected], or visit our website at skiphire-harrow.co.uk.