General Waste Skip
Whether you’re clearing out a house, an office or a building site, our skips make it easy to get rid of large volumes of waste in one go. Our team make sure it is handled safely, efficiently and with the environment in mind to keep your project or property clear of unwanted waste.
Why Use A Skip for General Waste?
Hiring a skip is one of the easiest ways to manage large volumes of rubbish without multiple trips to the tip. Whether you’re clearing out a house, refurbishing a property, or keeping a business site tidy, our skips give you the space to get the job done in one hit.
What is General Waste?
General waste is non-recyclable rubbish from homes, businesses and building sites, items such as:
- Packaging, plastics, broken furniture & other non-hazardous items that can’t go into the recycling
Just load it into one of our skips and we can handle everything else.
Where Can I Find General Waste Disposal Near Me?
We work across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire covering:
- Luton, Harpenden, Shefford, Ampthill, Leighton Buzzard & other surrounding areas
With flexible hire options, clear pricing and a reliable local service, we make managing general waste, stress free. If you’re not sure if we cover your area – check our locations page or use our postcode checker on our booking page.
Once your skip is collected, our licensed process kicks in: everything is sorted at our facility as part of our zero to landfill commitment, with recyclable materials recovered and the rest diverted for energy production rather than sent to landfill.
What Can Go in a General Waste Skip?
Items you can put in a General Waste skip include:- Household rubbish such as old furniture, packaging & bulky items
- Construction waste like bricks, concrete, tiles & ceramics
- Garden waste including soil & branches
- Wood & plastic items
What Can't Go in a General Waste Skip?
Items you must not place in a General Waste skip include:- Anything other than standard household rubbish
- Prohibited items for all skips: full list here
Any items placed in a general waste skip that are not general waste will incur an extra charge. Some prohibited items require specialist disposal, and putting them in your skip may also result in refusal of collection. For full details of what we cannot accept, including our surcharge list, please visit our What Can Go In A Skip? Page.
Need Some Help?
Skip hire is simple with our easy online booking system; you can confirm your skip in minutes.
Our friendly and helpful team is here to help make the tipping process simple. Give us a call on 01462 743828 or email ecobookings@ecowr.co.uk and we’ll point you in the right direction.