Skip hire services make getting rid of waste easy, whether you’re fixing up your home, clearing your garden, or tidying up. At Clearaway Recycling, we want to help you manage your waste properly. This guide shows what you can and can’t put in a skip.
Who We Are
Clearaway Recycling is a family business started by brothers Ian and Paul in 2010. Paul’s three daughters now help run the daily service. We focus on treating waste in the best way possible by using modern technology to recycle as much as we can. Our recycling centre can handle over 200,000 tonnes of waste each year.
What Can Go in a Skip
Our skips can take many types of non-hazardous waste. Knowing what can go in will help you use your skip properly.
Household Waste
Most household waste can go in skips, making them great for house clearance projects:
Furniture (with some limits)
Some appliances (see what’s not allowed below)
General household items
Bulky items that won’t fit in your bin
For smaller jobs, our mini skip options are perfect and provide cheap skip hire solutions for local residents.
Building Waste
Skips are perfect for building projects. You can put in:
Rubble
Bricks
Wood
Metals
Non-hazardous building materials
Our builders skip is ideal for these materials. For bigger projects, check out our commercial skip hire services.
Business Waste
Businesses can use our skips too. We offer excellent waste management solutions for:
Office clearouts
Shop waste
Business waste
Packaging
We provide skip hire in Basildon and surrounding areas with options for trade customers who need regular waste collection.
What Can’t Go in a Skip
Some things can’t go in skips because they’re dangerous or need special handling.
Dangerous Materials
These items must not go in skips:
Fridges & Freezers
Gas Bottles
Batteries
Oils & Fuels
Paints & Chemicals
Fluorescent Tubes
Asbestos
Tyres
Medical Waste
Electronic Items
These electronics need special recycling:
Fridges and freezers
TVs and monitors
Computers
Skip Hire Services We Offer
We provide a range of skip hire services to meet your needs:
Day skip hire for quick jobs
Roll on roll off skips for large projects
Wait and load services if you don’t want the skip left overnight
Skips in Basildon and nearby towns
Domestic skip options for home projects
Garden waste collection
Our Waste Checker Tool
To make things easier, we have a Waste Checker Tool on our home page. This helps you quickly find out what items we accept. Just type in the item, and it will tell you if we can take it and how it will be recycled.
Tips for Using Skips
To use our skip hire services well:
Sort your waste before putting it in
Know what items aren’t allowed
For big projects, you might need different skips for different wastes types
Don’t overfill the skip
Be careful with heavy materials
If you’re not sure about certain items, just ask our team for advice.
Recycling Options for Banned Items
For items that can’t go in our skips, check where to recycle near me to find local places that can handle these special materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put garden waste in a skip?
Yes, most garden waste can go in a skip, including branches and plants. For lots of garden waste, ask about our special garden waste skips.
What if I put the wrong things in my skip?
If we find banned items, we might need to return the skip to you or charge extra for proper disposal. It’s best to check with us first if you’re not sure.
Do I need permission to have a skip?
If the skip will be on a public road, you need a permit from your local council. Skips on private land don’t need permits. We can help arrange this if needed.
How do I choose the right skip size?
We offer different basildon skip sizes from mini skips for small jobs to large containers for big projects. Our team can help you pick the right one.
At Clearaway Recycling, our local skip hire service combines family values with modern recycling methods. Our recycling centre works hard to recycle everything we receive, helping create a cleaner future.
Contact our friendly team today for all your waste management needs in Basildon and beyond.
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