Litter & Scrap Skip Bin Guide
Everything you need to know about what goes in a litter and scrap skip bin
Litter and scrap waste commonly comes from public clean-ups, light commercial sites, and small projects. This waste type focuses on dry, non-putrescible materials suitable for collection and recycling.
What CAN Go In
Empty Drink Cans
Aluminium cans
Plastic Bottles
Empty and dry
Food Wrappers (Clean/Dry)
Non-organic packaging
Metal Offcuts
Small scrap pieces
Scrap Metal Pieces
Lightweight metal materials
What CANNOT Go In
Asbestos Materials
Requires specialist removal and disposal
Hazardous or Contaminated Waste
Any contaminated materials
Chemicals, Gas Cylinders or Oils
Flammable or toxic substances
Medical Waste
Syringes, pharmaceuticals, clinical waste
Food or Liquid Waste
Organic food waste and any liquids
Bricks, Concrete or Masonry
Use a heavy waste bin instead
Soil or Dirt
Not accepted in litter bins
Large Scrap Metal Loads
Use a steel bin instead
Polystyrene or Insulation Panels
Foam and insulation materials
Wet Concrete or Slurry
Hot Ash
Silica Dust
Loose or contaminated material
Important Notice
All materials must be dry and non-putrescible. Contaminated or mixed loads may incur additional charges.
Tips for Efficient Waste Disposal
Keep Waste Dry
Moisture causes contamination.
Separate Recyclables
Improve recovery rates.
Avoid Heavy Materials
This is for light scrap only.
Don't Overfill
Maintain safe loading limits.
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