What items are considered hazardous waste?

it comes to hiring a skip, it is important to understand what you can and cannot dispose of. Some items are considered as hazardous waste, which cannot be put into a skip. Hazardous waste can be dangerous to humans, wildlife and the environment we live in.

Some of the most common hazardous waste items can be found in your home, such as paint, cleaning products and other chemical-based items. These everyday items can be very harmful if they are not disposed of properly.

Batteries are also classed as hazardous wase. From car batteries to small batteries used in everyday household items, these contain chemicals which can become harmful if they leak. Things like light bulbs are also hazardous as these contain little amounts of mercury, which is very dangerous if not disposed of properly.

Another material which is not allowed to be put into skips is called Asbestos. This material is commonly found in old buildings and is very dangerous. This can cause serious health issues if not handled with care and requires to be removed professionally by specialists.

If you have old electrically items such as TVs, computers etc. These can also be hazardous due to containing harmful chemicals.

Before booking your skip, always check with the skip hire company to confirm whether or not you can dispose of such items. They will be able to confirm if any of them items fall under hazardous waste, which will require special disposal measures and can often provide guidance on this.