DJ RECYCLING · WORTHING AND WEST SUSSEX
What can and cannot go in a skip
The waste type matters as much as the container size. Keep clean hardcore and green waste separate when quoted that way, and check restricted items before putting them in a skip.
Quick answer: what is usually acceptable?
Suitable general non-hazardous household and building waste may be acceptable when it matches the quoted category. Clean green waste and clean hardcore have different price bands. Electrical equipment, batteries, chemicals, asbestos and upholstered seating need special checks and should not be put in with an ordinary mixed load.
Check first
Timber, flooring, plasterboard, glass, mattresses, upholstered seating and contaminated soil.
Keep out without approval
Asbestos, lithium batteries, vapes, liquids, solvents, paint, gas bottles and electrical appliances.
Heavy materials
Approved rubble, soil and hardcore only in suitable 2- or 4-yard skips and within the loading limit.
Waste-type guides
Read detailed answers on mattresses, garden waste, glass, electrical items and soil. If you are unsure, send a photograph before you load.
Sofas and other upholstered seating
Old sofas and other waste upholstered domestic seating can be subject to strict POPs handling requirements. They should not be mixed with other waste without specific arrangements. See Environment Agency guidance on upholstered seating, then consider a separate sofa collection enquiry.
Why you need the correct price band
| Skip size | Hardcore only | Green waste only | Mixed / general |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 yard | £100 | Ask for a quote | £125 |
| 4 yard | £130 | £150 | £220 |
| 6 yard | Not accepted | £180 | £250 |
| 8 yard | Not accepted | £200 | £320 |
All displayed skip prices exclude VAT. Delivery, collection and tipping are included under the standard published hire arrangement; confirm the final quote, availability, access and accepted waste before booking. Heavy soil, rubble and hardcore are restricted to 2- and 4-yard skips. Ton bags and skip bags are quoted separately.
A low “from” price applies to the stated waste type, not to every mixed load. If materials are mixed, the quote can change. Tell the team whether you are clearing soil, brick, vegetation, household items or demolition waste so the right container and disposal route can be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put a battery or disposable vape in a skip?
No. Batteries and vapes present fire risks and must follow suitable separate collection routes, not be placed in an ordinary skip.
Can I mix rubble with household rubbish?
Do not assume so. Clean hardcore and mixed waste attract different tariffs and may require different containers. Check the exact materials when you book.
What if I have a material that is not listed?
Send a photo or written list to DJ Recycling before loading. The team can confirm what it can accept and recommend another collection route if needed.
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