When planning a home renovation, garden project, or construction job, hiring a skip bin can make waste removal easy and efficient. However, not all skips are created equal. Before starting your project, understanding the difference between general waste skip bins and hardfill skip bins is essential to ensure your rubbish is disposed of safely, legally, and cost-effectively.
In this blog, we’ll explain the key differences between these two common skip bin types and how to select the right one for your project.
General waste skip bins are the most versatile and commonly used skips. They are designed to tackle everyday household and commercial rubbish that does not fall into a hazardous or specialist category.
Typical items that can be placed in our general waste skips include:
General waste skips are ideal for decluttering, moving house, or small renovation projects where the waste is mostly lightweight and everyday rubbish. They are open-topped for easy loading and come in various sizes to suit minor clean-ups through to larger home projects.
Hardfill skip bins are specifically designed for heavy, dense, or bulky materials that general waste skips cannot handle. These skips are ideal for construction or demolition projects where materials are much heavier than normal household waste.
Common materials suitable for hardfill skip bins include:
Hardfill skips are designed to safely hold these materials without risk of overloading or structural damage. They are essential when disposing of building or landscaping debris that is too heavy for a standard general waste skip.
Understanding the differences between the two skip types can help you avoid unnecessary charges or collection problems.
The primary difference is the type of rubbish they can safely contain. General waste skip bins handle typical household and commercial rubbish, while hardfill skip bins are built for heavy, solid construction debris.
Hardfill skips are designed to carry much heavier loads than general waste skips. Household rubbish is usually light and does not require reinforced containers, but bricks, concrete, and soil are dense and can quickly exceed the limits of a general waste skip.
Choosing the correct skip type ensures the bin is safely transported and prevents overloading.
Both general waste and hardfill skips come in multiple sizes, but hardfill skips are often smaller in cubic metres due to the density of their contents. A smaller hardfill skip can hold as much weight as a larger general waste skip because of the material density.
General waste is often sent to a landfill or recycling facilities, depending on local regulations. Hardfill materials usually require processing at specialised facilities where concrete, bricks, and soil can be crushed, reused, or safely disposed of.
Use general waste skip bins for projects that generate ordinary household or commercial rubbish, including:
General waste skips are also ideal for ongoing disposal needs because they accommodate a variety of materials, making them very flexible for everyday rubbish management.
These heavy-duty bins are great for projects that produce solid or dense waste, including:
Using the correct skip for hardfill ensures safety during collection and prevents costly disposal issues.
Choosing between general waste skip bins and hardfill skip bins doesn’t have to be complicated. Knowing the type and weight of your rubbish helps you select the correct bin, saving time, money, and stress. No matter what you need, we’ve got a skip to suit every type of job. Contact us to find the right bin and make your next clean-up or renovation hassle-free.
