\u2022 Vehicle batteries Electrical Appliances plus Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n You cannot put any appliance or even electrical equipment such as televisions, dishwashers, freezers or fridges into a skip. All WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) have to be taken to a registered waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling facility, and they can’t be mixed with any other general waste.<\/p>\n Never Put Asbestos in a Skip with Other Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n Asbestos is hazardous and harmful, you must never put it in a skip. There are enforced rules and regulation concerning the proper way of asbestos disposal implemented by the government, and it’s illegal to recycle or reuse materials containing asbestos.<\/p>\n Use only a specialist asbestos removal contractor if there’s asbestos on your property. Lots of properties in the United Kingdom have asbestos and several factors can influence the cost of asbestos removal, including the type and amount of asbestos. Also, your local council can assist and advise you on how you can deal with the situation and remove the asbestos removed in the correct way.<\/p>\n Batteries<\/strong><\/p>\n You should never put any type of battery into your skip. Batteries contain different chemicals and metals, meaning that they have to be treated separately. You can take the batteries to battery recycling boxes, which you can find at your local petrol station or supermarket. Alternatively, you can search online for a battery recycling centre around your area.<\/p>\n Also, you must not throw car batteries in a skip. They have high traces of lead, which is poisonous and requires to be handled in a specific way. You should try contacting your local garage to advise you on how you can correctly dispose of your car batteries.<\/p>\n Medical Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n You should never dispose of medical waste in your ordinary skip \u2013 it risks infection as well as contamination, and only certain firms that are licensed can deal with this type of waste. Anything from unused or used needles to biological waste requires special treatment and isn’t suitable for skips. For guidance on the correct way of medical waste disposal, you should call the Department of Health.<\/p>\n Gas Cylinders<\/strong><\/p>\n You can’t put gas cylinders into a skip, whether it’s full or empty. Skip hire companies aren’t authorised to carry gas cylinders. The residual contents can also be hazardous. There are many options for recycling your gas cylinders as well as bottles, and usually, you can take the bottle back to where you bought it. They can refill and then reuse the gas cylinder. If you want to find out about the companies that recycle plus dispose of gas cylinders, you can get this information from the BCGA (British Compressed Gases Association).<\/p>\n Fluorescent Bulbs<\/strong><\/p>\n Fluorescent bulbs contain materials that are hazardous, such as mercury, hence you should not put them in a skip. Use a specialist service to handle your fluorescent bulbs and also the local council recycling centre in your area will likely have a facility for accepting your old fluorescent bulbs.<\/p>\n Plasterboard<\/strong><\/p>\n You are not allowed to put gypsum and plasterboard waste in your skip. Government initiatives are all aiming to recycle most gypsum and plasterboard waste, thus you have to take the waste to specific recycling plants. You can’t mix plasterboard with other types of waste, but some skip companies will accept it if it is the only waste in your skip.<\/p>\n Tyres<\/strong><\/p>\n Tyres need lots of caution when they are being disposed of, and it is not allowed to put them in skips. When having your tyre professionally changed, the fitter will correctly dispose of the old tyre, which can be either at a nominal charge or for free.<\/p>\n Paint Tins<\/strong><\/p>\n Paint tins can be placed in a skip, but they must be completely empty. 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\n\u2022 Tyres
\n\u2022 Telephones
\n\u2022 Televisions
\n\u2022 Toasters
\n\u2022 Solvents (for example, paint and glue)
\n\u2022 Plasterboard
\n\u2022 Paint tins (unless they are completely empty)
\n\u2022 Other chemicals (for instance, processing fluids, bleach and detergent)
\n\u2022 Oils (cooking oil, engine oil and hydraulic oil)
\n\u2022 Microwaves
\n\u2022 Any kind of medical waste
\n\u2022 Household batteries
\n\u2022 Fridges
\n\u2022 Fluorescent tubes
\n\u2022 Explosives
\n\u2022 Electrical equipment (for example, electric cookers and electric fans)
\n\u2022 Computer screens
\n\u2022 Computer towers
\n\u2022 Compressed gas cylinders (empty or full)
\n\u2022 Asbestos
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