Waste guide
What can go in a skip?
A standard skip can take many common household, garden and building materials, but acceptance depends on how the waste is classified and processed. Tell us about every waste type before booking so the correct service and price can be confirmed.
Common waste that may be accepted
Typical loads can include mixed household-clearance waste, timber, garden waste and non-hazardous building materials. Soil, concrete, bricks and rubble may need a dedicated heavy-waste load or a particular skip size.
- Non-hazardous household-clearance waste
- Timber and garden waste
- Bricks, concrete, soil and rubble when agreed
- Non-hazardous refurbishment and construction waste
Items that need separate approval
Do not place the following in a skip unless Omeous has specifically confirmed the disposal route. Some can be collected through a separate specialist service rather than included in a general skip.
- Asbestos and hazardous chemicals
- Paint, oils, solvents and liquids
- Batteries and gas cylinders
- Tyres, fridges and freezers
- Electrical equipment and some upholstered seating
- Plasterboard and POPs waste
Keep waste streams separate when instructed
Mixing restricted or specialist material into a general load can cause rejection, extra handling costs or collection delays. If the project may uncover unexpected material, photograph it or describe it before loading the skip.
Waste must remain within the container’s level-load line. Material protruding above the sides can make the load unsafe to transport and may prevent collection.
Trade and household waste are treated differently
Waste produced through paid work, property management, a landlord activity or a business is not household waste simply because it comes from a home. Council household recycling centres generally prohibit trade or commercial waste. Omeous can arrange an appropriate commercial collection and documentation route.