Rubble skip vs construction waste skip: what's the difference?

When renovating or demolishing, the question soon arises: should you choose a rubble skip or a construction waste skip?The right choice depends on the type of waste you're getting rid of. Below, we explain the difference clearly.

A rubble skip is meant for clean stony material, such as:

• concrete
• bricks
• tiles
• roof tiles
• ceramics

This waste must not be mixed with other materials such as wood, plastic or plaster.

A construction waste skip is suitable for mixed construction and demolition waste.

This can include:

• wood
• plastic
• plaster
• metal
• packaging material

Ideal when a job produces several different types of waste.

Use a rubble skip when you're disposing of stony material only.Use a construction waste skip when you have several types of waste.

If other waste ends up in a rubble skip, this can lead to extra costs or rejection at the processing stage.

Know which skip you need? Then you can easily order it online and have it delivered at a time that suits you.