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General Waste Skips

General waste skips are the most flexible option for disposing of mixed household and light construction waste. Ideal for DIY projects, home clear-outs, and small building jobs where multiple waste types need to be disposed of together.

12 Yard Maxi Skip

  • ~120 Bin Bags
  • Large commercial clearance.

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8 Yard Builders Skip

  • ~80 Bin Bags
  • Full Renovations.
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£396.00

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4 Yard Midi Skip

  • ~40 Bin Bags
  • Kitchen/Bathroom Refit.
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£260.40

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2 Yard Mini Skip

  • ~20 Bin Bags
  • Fits on Driveway.
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£210.00

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What Can Go In A General Waste Skip

  • Allowed Items
  • Wood, plastics, and metals
  • Garden waste (branches, leaves, hedge trimmings)
  • Household items and general junk
  • Furniture such as tables, chairs, and cabinets
  • Packaging materials and cardboard
  • Not Allowed Items
  • Asbestos or suspected asbestos-containing materials
  • Hazardous or clinical waste
  • Paint tins, solvents, oils, or liquid waste
  • Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
  • Electrical items (WEEE) such as TVs, fridges, and freezers”

Complete Guide To General Waste Skip Hire

Hiring a general waste skip is the easiest way to deal with mixed rubbish from everyday domestic and light construction projects. Unlike specialist skips, general waste skips allow you to dispose of a variety of materials in one container, saving time and multiple trips to the recycling centre.

Ideal for domestic projects

General waste skips are well suited to:

  • Garage and loft clear-outs
  • House moves and decluttering projects
  • Kitchen or bathroom refurbishments
  • Garden tidy-ups where waste includes more than just green material

Suitable for trades and light construction

Builders, tradespeople, and DIYers often choose general waste skips for:

  • Small renovation projects
  • Shop fitting and refit work
  • Disposal of wood offcuts, packaging, and mixed debris
  • Ongoing domestic building jobs where waste types vary

Placement and permits

General waste skips can usually be placed on a driveway or private land without any additional permissions. If the skip needs to be placed on a public road or pavement, a permit may be required. If you are unsure, contact our team on 0800 066 5550 and we’ll be happy to advise.

99% Landfill Diversion

We process your mixed waste at our state-of-the-art facilities, recovering recyclables and turning the rest into energy.

National Reach, Local Service

With depots in Bedlington and Doncaster, we offer reliable local service backed by a global infrastructure.

Compliance Guaranteed

We provide full Duty of Care documentation, ensuring your waste is handled legally and responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

A general waste skip is used for mixed, non-hazardous waste from household projects, DIY work, and light construction jobs where different waste types need to be disposed of together.

Yes, garden waste such as branches, leaves, and hedge trimmings can go into a general waste skip, as long as it is mixed with other non-hazardous waste.

No. Electrical items such as TVs, fridges, and freezers are classed as WEEE waste and cannot be placed in a general waste skip.

A permit may be required if the skip is placed on a public road or pavement. If you are unsure, contact us on 0800 066 5550 for guidance.

If prohibited items are found, additional charges may apply, or the skip may not be collected until the items are removed.

Skips must not be filled above the top edge. Overfilled skips cannot be collected for safety reasons.