What Can Go in a Skip in Cape Town, and the 8 Loads It Refuses
A skip from Darwin Skip Hire SA takes 4 kinds of waste: builders rubble, garden refuse, household clean-out items and renovation mixes. It refuses 8: asbestos, paint and chemicals, oil and liquids, gas cylinders, tyres, batteries, e-waste and medical waste. A mixed load is accepted while it stays level with the rim.
What can go in a skip: accepted loads
| Load | Examples |
|---|---|
| Builders rubble | Bricks, concrete, tiles, plaster, sand, soil |
| Garden refuse | Branches, cuttings, leaves, palm fronds |
| Household clean-out | Old furniture, boxes, carpets, broken shelving |
| Renovation mix | Boards, timber, ceilings, cupboards |
What can't go in a skip, and why
| Refused | Reason |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | regulated: a registered asbestos contractor removes it |
| Paint, solvents and chemicals | hazardous waste |
| Oil and other liquids | leaks out of an open skip |
| Gas cylinders | pressurised, a fire and blast risk |
| Tyres | a separate waste-tyre stream |
| Batteries | acid and heavy metals |
| E-waste (TVs, computers, fridges) | a separate recycling stream; fridges hold refrigerant gas |
| Medical waste | health-care risk waste with its own collection |
Mixed loads and the fill level
A mixed load packs tightest with the heavy material at the bottom. The light, bulky waste goes on top. The load stops level with the rim on collection day.
Skip guides and services
Heavy jobs: rubble removal. Green waste: garden refuse removal. Size help: skip sizes. Street placement: skip permit rules. Delivery areas: skip hire Northern Suburbs, skip hire Blouberg and skip hire Helderberg.
Questions about what goes in a skip
Can old paint go in a skip?
No. Paint, solvents and other chemicals are refused in every skip, including half-full tins.
Can I put a fridge in a skip?
No. A fridge counts as e-waste and holds refrigerant gas. It goes to an e-waste recycler instead.
Can a skip take a mixed load?
Yes. Rubble, garden refuse and household items can share one skip. None of the refused items can be in it.
Darwin Skip Hire SA · Cape Town: Northern Suburbs, Blouberg & Helderberg