Clearing a garden generates more waste than most people expect — and it’s a mix of light green waste and heavy soil. Here’s how to choose the right skip and dispose of it responsibly.
What counts as garden waste?
- Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings and leaves
- Branches, prunings and small tree stumps
- Turf and topsoil
- Old plants, weeds and general green waste
Which size do you need?
For a tidy-up or a small garden, a 4-yard midi skip (from £200) is usually enough. For a full landscaping job with turf and soil, step up to a 6 or 8-yard. Remember that soil and turf are heavy — keep them in the smaller skips so the load stays within safe weight limits.
Green waste is very recyclable
Garden waste is one of the easiest materials to recycle — most of it is composted. Keeping green waste separate from soil and general rubbish helps us process it cleanly, so it’s worth sorting as you clear.
A quick tip on soil
Because soil is dense, even a small volume adds a lot of weight. If you’re digging out a large bed or lifting a lawn, tell us roughly how much soil is involved and we’ll recommend the right skip rather than one that ends up over the limit.
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