What Can I Put in a Skip?

If you’re hiring a skip for the first time, you’ve probably wondered, what can I actually put in it? It’s one of the most common questions we hear, and knowing the answer can save you time, money and hassle when your waste is collected.

At Sortera, we make skip hire simple, affordable and environmentally responsible. Here’s everything you need to know about what you can (and can’t) put in your skip.

What You Can Put in a Skip You can dispose of most non-hazardous household, garden and building waste, including:

• Household waste: old furniture, flooring, packaging, non-electrical items
• Garden waste: soil, leaves, grass, branches and hedge cuttings
• Building materials: bricks, concrete, rubble, tiles
• Wood and metal: timber, scrap metal, pipes and fittings
• Recyclables: cardboard, paper and most plastics

What You Can’t Put in a Skip Some materials can’t be placed in a standard skip due to safety, legal, or environmental restrictions. These include:

• Paint, oils, solvents or chemicals
• Gas bottles and pressurised containers
• TVs, fridges, freezers or electricals
• Tyres, batteries or liquids
• Asbestos or medical waste
• Upholstered furniture containing POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
• Food waste or perishable items

Please note: Some of the above items can be accepted with prior arrangement and additional charges. If you wish to include them, please select the relevant item and pre-pay using the options provided.

If you’re unsure about an item, just ask, Sortera’s team can guide you or arrange specialist collection.

Why Sorting Your Waste Matters Keeping your waste sorted correctly ensures it’s processed safely and sustainably. At Sortera, we recycle and recover as much material as possible through our dedicated facilities, helping reduce landfill and support a circular economy.

FAQs

• Can I put a mattress in a skip? – Yes, but mattresses may incur a small surcharge.
• Can I put garden waste in a skip? – Absolutely, as long as no chemicals are included.
• Can I mix different types of waste? – Yes, mixed household and garden waste is fine, just avoid hazardous materials.

Ready to Book? Hiring a skip shouldn’t be complicated. With Sortera, you can book online in minutes, and we’ll handle the rest.

👉 Book your skip online today and get an instant quote.