Certain wastes can cause harm to humans, the environment, are considered difficult to process or have legislative regulations that require specialist disposal routes. Due to this, the following wastes unfortunately cannot be put into your skip.
- Plasterboard (must be segregated from other wastes, we can supply a plasterboard only skip)
- Asbestos
- Creosate, or the cans or containers that have contained any of these products
- Oil, Petrol, Diesel, Grease or Lead-based Paints; or the cans or containers that have contained any of these products
- Liquid waste of any nature
- Flourescent tubes
- Pressurised containers e.g. gas bottles
- Batteries
- Car engines or tyres
- Fridges or freezers
- Televisions or computer screens
- Japanese Knotweed
- Clinical waste, including syringes or needles
The list of non-permitted wastes is constantly being revised with the introduction of new legislation.