{"id":75383,"date":"2024-06-26T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=75383"},"modified":"2024-07-01T08:04:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:04:21","slug":"how-to-fill-a-skip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-fill-a-skip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fill a Skip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you work in the construction industry and use a skip on a regular basis as part of your job, or are looking to fill a skip for the first time as part of a home renovation, knowing how to fill a skip correctly, safely and legally is essential knowledge. In this article, we\u2019ll look at the rules for what you can put in a skip, what you can\u2019t put in a skip and some alternative ideas for disposing of construction waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-you-put-in-a-skip\">What Can You Put in a Skip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rules around what you can put in a skip are the same whether you work in the construction industry full-time or if you\u2019ve hired a skip as part of your home renovation project, so the following is vital knowledge to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of items and materials <strong>you can <\/strong>put in a skip are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Furniture and mattresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood, plywood, MDF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper and cardboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic, including bags, bottles and packaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metals and tins (paint tins must be completely empty).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothes and textiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpet and rugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polystyrene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bricks, rubble and tiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil and garden waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic, household waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always check with your skip hire company to see whether they have any particular requirements about what can and cannot go in the skip, as some services differ depending on your local council. For example, some skip providers allow mattresses whilst others prefer them to be kept separate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/skip-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bricks in a skip\" class=\"wp-image-75511\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-t-you-put-in-a-skip\">What Can\u2019t You Put in a Skip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any material that is classified as hazardous or harmful to either a person\u2019s health or the environment must never be put in a skip, and there are strict rules and regulations controlling these types of substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of items and materials that<strong> you can\u2019t <\/strong>put in a skip are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asbestos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tyres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas cylinders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemicals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White goods (such as fridges and freezers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plasterboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paints and paint tins with contents still in them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil, petrol and diesel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, always check with your skip hire company about what cannot be included in your skip, as services sometimes differ depending on your local authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-experttip tip__box\"><div class=\"tip__title__container\"><div class=\"tip__title__text\"><div class=\"tip__title__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/hub-custom-blocks-plugin\/expert-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"Expert Icon\"\/><\/div><h3>Looking to Learn More?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p>If you work in the construction industry, then take a look at our full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health &amp; Safety Courses<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/manual-handling-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manual Handling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/asbestos-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asbestos Awareness<\/a>, to help improve your knowledge of essential workplace safety skills and regulations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skip-rules\">Skip Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various rules and regulations surrounding the use of skips that you must adhere to if you plan to use one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skip markings<\/strong> &#8211; In the first instance, the skip hire company must ensure that their skip is safe for you to use and compliant with any necessary regulations. For example, it must have reflective markings, a visible contact name and number and lamps for night time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall responsibility <\/strong>&#8211; The person who has hired the skip is responsible for the contents in it so, before your skip is collected, ensure that the items in it are safe and appropriate. This is particularly important if your skip is kept on a public road, as people may throw items into it that shouldn\u2019t be there, and you will still be responsible for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fly tipping &#8211; <\/strong>Fly tipping in skips can be a problem if your skip is kept on a public road or other public area, as criminals see it as a perfect opportunity to get rid of their own, illegal waste. Hiring a lockable skip or covering it with a tarpaulin when not in use can help to prevent this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overfilling the skip<\/strong> &#8211; Never overfill a skip, as it can be a serious safety hazard when the filled skip is being transported. Waste in the skip should not exceed the height of the skip\u2019s walls &#8211; there are usually maximum fill lines to guide you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skip permits <\/strong>&#8211; You don\u2019t need a permit for a skip that\u2019s being kept on your own private property. If the skip is kept on a public road or area, however, then you\u2019ll need a skip permit from your local council. The skip hire company may provide this as part of their package but always check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skips on public roads<\/strong> &#8211; If you are placing your skip on a public road, then it must not block any exits or entrances without authorisation, must not cover any utility access points (like manhole covers) and must not be within 15 metres of a junction. You\u2019ll also need authorisation to put the skip on double yellow lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WEEE<\/strong> &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/waste\/waste-electrical.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations<\/a> require all electrical waste to be disposed of or recycled by the local authority, which is why these items cannot be put in a skip alongside other waste. You\u2019ll need to arrange for the local authority to collect your WEEE items or take them to a recycling centre yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plasterboard <\/strong>&#8211; Plasterboard and other products containing gypsum cannot be reused or recycled, so therefore cannot be disposed of in your skip. Legislation means that plasterboard must be kept separate from general waste and disposed of safely on its own, so should be taken to your local council\u2019s recycling centre and never put in a skip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asbestos <\/strong>&#8211; Asbestos-containing materials are extremely hazardous to health if disturbed, so should never be put into a skip. You also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/can-you-remove-asbestos-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cannot remove asbestos yourself<\/a> and must hire a qualified professional to do it for you, as the risks to health are so high. An asbestos removal specialist will then dispose of the material for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/skip-2.jpg\" alt=\"Filling a skip\" class=\"wp-image-75512\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternatives-to-skips\">Alternatives to Skips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a skip isn\u2019t always the right solution, not only because it can be an expensive option for getting rid of waste, but it might be that you don\u2019t have the space for a skip, can\u2019t keep it somewhere accessible, can\u2019t get a permit or have waste materials that can\u2019t be put in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative ideas to using a skip include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hire a \u2018man with a van\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is great for domestic renovation projects, house clearances or big garden landscaping projects. It essentially means you\u2019re hiring a van and a driver together.The \u2018man and van\u2019 will arrive at your property at an arranged time, load all of your waste for removal (meaning you can avoid any heavy lifting) and then take it where you need it to go. Depending on the company, the \u2018man with a van\u2019 may dispose of your waste for you, or you\u2019ll have to go with them and help unload it at the other end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hire a grab lorry or grab wagon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab lorries are like a bigger version of a \u2018man with a van\u2019 and are great for bigger house or garden projects where you\u2019ve got a lot of waste. The grab lorry works like a digger, with a large hydraulic arm that picks up the waste in a claw and deposits it in the back of the lorry. This method is useful if you have lots of heavy materials to move, like a big pile of soil or rubble. The lorry company will also take your waste for separation and recycling once they&#8217;ve collected it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hire a self-drive van<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a van to drive yourself can be a money-saving option for disposing of waste, as it means you\u2019ll be doing all of the loading, driving, unloading and sorting yourself. You can hire a van for as long as you need it for and use it to transport your waste items to your local waste recycling centre. However, be sure to check with the van hire company whether they have any rules about what types of materials you can use the van for.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/skip-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hiring a van for removal services\" class=\"wp-image-75513\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Book a local authority collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just have a few large items to get rid of, like an old bed frame or a large fridge\/freezer, then take a look at the waste collection services offered by your local council. Your council\u2019s website will tell you what types of items they collect, how to schedule a pick up, whether there\u2019s a fee involved and how to prepare the items for collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Give to charity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re carrying out a house renovation or house clearance, then consider giving any still-working and good-condition items to charity, instead of throwing them away. Local charities and community projects will happily accept old furniture, electricals, fixtures and fittings if they\u2019re good quality and can be used by someone who needs them. Some charities will even take old kitchen units and worktops to donate to those without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hiring a skip can be a great option for getting rid of large amounts of construction waste, whether you work in the construction industry or are simply doing a renovation at home. It\u2019s important that you know how to fill your skip correctly and safely, however, and you must abide by the rules for what you can and cannot throw away in a skip. Do it correctly, and your waste items will soon be on their way to being reused, repurposed or recycled.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-resources\">Further Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and Safety Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/burning-rubbish-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burning Rubbish: What are the Rules and Regulations?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/disposing-of-construction-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Dispose of Construction Waste<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re using a skip, you must abide by the rules for what you can and cannot throw away. 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