What Happens to the Waste You Put in a Skip?

Our diligent and careful approach to waste management ensures that skip waste is always taken care of in the most appropriate way. By implementing a rigorous recycling process, our expert team can guarantee that your domestic or commercial waste is safely and suitably disposed of. We work hard to provide bespoke solutions for construction projects and domestic projects offering a range of skips and professional services to efficiently remove waste from premises. At the forefront of our skip hire services is a strong focus on eco-friendly protocols. We are dedicated to protecting the community from harmful emissions, which is why we take recycling seriously.

We understand that the overfilling of landfill sites is a prominent contributor to global warming; consequently, we prioritise the safe disposal of all of the materials collected in each skip.

The Sorting Process: How Is Waste Categorised?

As a customer looking to hire a skip for their bulky items, renovation materials and building project waste, it can be reassuring to understand where your waste will end up. By hiring a skip from a skip company that follows strict protocols and procedures, you can gain the confidence that your waste is disposed of effectively and safely. Wondering what steps are taken once your skip is collected by our reliable team? Let us break our process down for you!

Once your skip has been collected, it enters the sorting stage. Your skip will be transported to a local waste transfer station, whereby a dedicated team will sort and distribute the collated materials. This is a crucial part of the recycling process, as this is the stage that ranks and categorises the waste types to identify recyclable material. During this stage, a thorough examination will take place to determine whether or not there are hazardous items within the skip. The hazardous waste materials that cannot be disposed of in a tip include asbestos, gas cylinders, batteries and medical waste.

Once all of your waste is sectioned into its appropriate distribution category, our team will transport the materials to a local recycling centre. For complex waste that may require alternative means of disposal, our team will utilise their knowledge and expertise to correctly deliver materials to the right place.

Some of the waste categories that your materials will be sorted into include:

Garden Waste Collection

One of the most common items to be recycled is garden waste material. Garden debris makes up around 14% of the average household bin. Most types of garden waste are eligible for recycling. This includes items such as grass, bark, flowers, hedge cuttings and weeds. Once collected, garden materials can be transformed into compost by a specialist company. The compost created can then be used to add nourishment to the soil, helping plants grow.

Building Materials

Heavy waste produced on construction and building sites can be safely removed from the premises and recycled. Items including bricks, rubble, concrete and glass can be compressed to produce additional sub-base material for use on future projects.

Electrical Items

Some types of electrical equipment such as DVD players, old computers and certain appliances can be sent to the relevant recycling facility to be smashed into small fragments. However, large electrical items should be correctly disposed of as per the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment regulations. 

Scrap Metal

This type of waste is common amongst commercial clients and is a highly valuable material to many countries across the globe. Scrap metal can be collected and distributed to areas that demand it.

Household Waste

It is absolutely essential that homeowners who hire a skip are completely aware of the items they can and cannot place in a skip. For this reason, the delivery team at Sheridan Skip are always on hand to provide helpful information and advice. Household waste generally comprises furniture, plastic bottles, plastic packaging, cardboard, paper and textiles. Once your skip is full, our collection team will segregate recyclable waste from non-recyclable waste, reducing the number of materials contributing to landfill sites. 

Choosing a Reliable, Professional Skip Company

We at Sheridan Skips pride ourselves on the reputable services that we continually deliver to the people of Greater Manchester. Our fantastic delivery options, skip sizes, excellent customer care and proficient team are just a few of the reasons why we remain one of the most-trusted skip companies in Manchester. If you are looking for bespoke waste management services in areas such as Oldham, Trafford, Ashton or Droylsden – book your skip today. Alternatively, speak to our customer service team to find out how you can benefit from the scheduling of regular skips to your commercial site.