Important Customer Notice

Prohibited Items in Skips & Waste Loads

Keeping our people, customers and facilities safe.

The waste industry has experienced a significant increase in fires, explosions and serious incidents caused by batteries, gas cylinders, aerosols and other pressurised items being incorrectly disposed of within general waste streams. To protect our drivers, customers, processing facilities and recycling partners, Skip It operates a strict prohibited items policy.

Strictly Prohibited: Lithium Batteries & Battery Packs

Why are they dangerous?

  • Can ignite without warning
  • Cause thermal runaway fires
  • Extremely difficult to extinguish
  • Responsible for a growing number of waste facility fires

Examples include

  • Power tool batteries
  • E-bike & e-scooter batteries
  • Vape batteries
  • Laptop batteries
  • Mobile phone batteries
  • Rechargeable battery packs

Potential consequences

  • Vehicle fires
  • Waste transfer station fires
  • Property damage
  • Serious injury or fatality

Found a battery in your waste?
Please remove it before your skip is collected and take it to a designated battery recycling point — most supermarkets and household waste recycling centres accept them free of charge. If you’re unsure about any item, our team is happy to advise.

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Waste We Accept

These waste types can be placed in the skip without additional charges, provided weight limits are respected and items are not mixed with prohibited waste.

Wood

Timber, fencing, pallets, furniture

Soil

Garden soil, clay, topsoil

Concrete

Broken concrete, slabs, blocks

Glass

Window panes, bottles, glassware

Metal

Scrap metal, appliances, tools

Paper

Office paper, magazines, books

Cardboard

Packaging, boxes, cartons

Plastics

PVC, packaging, containers

Bricks

House bricks, pavers, stone

Waste Not Accepted

These items are strictly prohibited and must not be placed in the skip under any circumstances. Placing prohibited items may result in refusal of collection, additional penalties, or legal action.

Chemical Waste

Paints, solvents, cleaners, pesticides

Liquid Waste

Oil, fuel, water-based liquids

Food Waste

All perishable food items

Animal Products

Meat, bones, animal waste

Gas Canisters

Propane, butane, CO₂ cylinders

Oil

Engine oil, cooking oil, lubricants

Asbestos

All asbestos-containing materials

Sundry Items – Extra Charges Apply

The following items are accepted but will incur additional disposal charges due to special processing requirements and recycling centre fees. Please inform us before booking if you have any of these items.

Mattresses

All sizes, single/double/kingsize

Carpet

All types, underlay included

Plasterboard

Max 10% of skip load, must be bagged

Car Tyres

Car, van, motorcycle tyres

Rubber Matting

Gym mats, stable mats, flooring

Astroturf

Artificial grass, sports surfaces

Tarmac

Asphalt, road surfacing material

Important Notes & Disclaimers

  • Overweight skips (exceeding weight limits) will incur additional charges
  • Mixed waste containing prohibited items may be refused for collection.
  • Our driver has the right to refuse collection if prohibited items are found in the skip.
  • All waste must be loaded safely and not protruding above skip sides.
  • Additional charges for sundry items will be confirmed before booking.
  • UK waste regulations require us to track waste types for environmental compliance.