Rubber roofing waste removal

Can I put rubber roofing in a skip?

Asked by Jackie on 23rd Nov 2022
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"As long as no hazardous chemicals have been placed on it. It is classed as general waste. So personally I do not see a problem with that. Building materials are placed in skips."
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Hi I'm assuming it's classed as general waste so yes and i think landfill if you take it to a recycling centre"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2015 - report
"As a rule waste is considered as general waste and so you can put rubber in a general waste skip."
Answered on 19th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Asbestos-containing materials, such as roofing tiles, are not allowed in skips because of the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure."
Answered on 8th Jan 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 - report
"Hi there YES you can if it’s a general waste skip, best practice is to ask the supplier of the skip
Thanks DAUK"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Yes it can go in all skips as rubber can be recycled"
Answered on 10th Mar 2023 - Member since Aug 2016 - report
"Yes you can put rubber roofing in a skip it has to be ordered as a general waste on though"
Answered on 11th Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Hi Jackie rubber roofing waste is not hazardous waste so can could go through the normal waste channels"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Yes the only thing that isn't allowed in a skip from a roof is asbestos material"
Answered on 9th Feb 2024 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Waste skips - As a rule waste is considered as general waste and so you can put rubber in a general waste skip as rubber is technically classed as general waste."
Answered on 18th Jan 2025 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
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