Skip Hire Sunbury-on-Thames

Electrical Equipment and Appliances

Items known as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), such as fridges, freezers, televisions, computers and microwaves, cannot go in a skip. They contain heavy metals and refrigerants that need specialist recycling. Take them to a household recycling centre or use a retailer take-back scheme.

Large Batteries

Car batteries and other large batteries contain lead and acid, which can leak and contaminate the whole skip load. They are dangerous to handle and transport, so they must be taken to a specialist battery recycling point.

Gas Cylinders

Gas cylinders are pressurised and highly flammable, and can explode even when they seem empty, as residual gas remains inside. They need separate handling and processing - please return them to the original supplier.

Medical Waste

Needles, syringes, soiled dressings and pharmaceutical waste can spread contamination and disease. They must be collected separately by a licensed clinical waste contractor using specialist equipment, so they are not accepted in skips.

Asbestos

Asbestos is extremely hazardous to health and it is illegal to mix it with general rubbish. Asbestos in any quantity cannot go in a skip in Sunbury - it must be removed and disposed of by a specialist, licensed asbestos contractor.

Tyres

Tyres are not accepted by skip hire companies due to regulations on how they are processed. They need a dedicated recycling route to limit their environmental impact - take old tyres to a tyre fitter or a registered tyre recycling facility.

Fuel, Solvents, and Paints

Fuels, solvents, paints, oils and other reactive chemicals can ignite or leak during transport and pollute the ground. They are not suitable for skips. Your local household recycling centre can advise on safe disposal. For any other questions about what can go in your skip, contact our team.

8 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 6 m³ (around 60-70 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 8 tonnes

Best for: home renovations, garden clearances and heavy waste such as soil, concrete and rubble.

Compact and efficient - easy to place on a driveway or, with a permit, on the road.

12 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 9 m³ (around 80-100 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 7 tonnes

Best for: bulky, lighter waste of various shapes and sizes from house clearances, shop-fits and business projects.

A favourite of our construction and business clients who need ample space.

16 YARD SKIP

Capacity: approx. 12 m³ (around 120-130 standard bin bags)

Max load: up to 7 tonnes

Best for: the largest commercial and construction clearances generating light, bulky waste.

Our industrial-grade maxi skip for the most demanding jobs.

Choose Skip Hire when...

• You have a large or multi-day project, such as a renovation or building work.
• You want to load waste at your own pace, over up to 14 days.
• You have space for a skip - a driveway, or a public road where we can arrange a permit.
• You are clearing heavier waste such as soil, rubble or construction materials.

Choose Rubbish Removal when...

• Access is limited - no driveway, a skip lorry can't fit, or a permit is not possible.
• You need a one-off, same-day clearance rather than an ongoing skip.
• Our cage van handles it: 1 tonne loading capacity, or up to 5 tonnes with the large cage.
• It is a wait-and-load service - your waste is loaded within a standard 30-minute window, so please have it ready and accessible.