SUSTAINABILITY AT WOLVERHAMPTON SKIPS
More than 90% reprocessed. Less waste
sent directly to landfill.
Responsible waste handling is an important part of every skip and clearance service we provide. We work to recover suitable materials while ensuring that restricted and residual waste follow the correct route.
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RESPONSIBLE WASTE HANDLING
Reprocessing More Than 90% of Collected Waste
Wolverhampton Skips reports that more than 90% of the waste collected is reprocessed rather than sent directly to landfill.
Reprocessing is the most accurate term because it can include recycling, reuse and other authorised recovery routes. The appropriate route depends on the type, condition and contamination of each material.
- Suitable metals, timber, cardboard and other materials can be recovered
- Soil, bricks and rubble may be processed for further use
- Plasterboard and electrical items require separate handling
- Restricted and hazardous materials must be kept out of general skips
AFTER COLLECTION
How Your Waste Is Handled
Waste is assessed and routed according to the materials collected and the handling each type requires.
Licensed Collection
Waste is collected by a fully licensed local operator and transferred through authorised waste-management routes.
Material Separation
Recoverable materials are separated where appropriate so they can follow the correct processing route.
Reprocessing
Suitable materials are directed towards recycling, reuse or another form of authorised recovery.
Residual Waste
Material that cannot be recovered is handled through an appropriate licensed disposal route.
LOAD RESPONSIBLY
What You Can Do
Loading the skip correctly helps prevent contamination and gives suitable materials the best opportunity to be recovered.
- Keep waste level with the sides of the skip
- Do not mix restricted or hazardous materials into the load
- Keep electrical items, batteries and upholstered seating separate
- Tell us about plasterboard or large quantities of heavy waste
- Call before loading anything you are unsure about
QUICK ANSWERS
Sustainability FAQs
How much waste do you recycle?
More than 90% of the waste collected is reprocessed rather than sent directly to landfill. We use “reprocessed” because this includes recycling, reuse and other recovery routes.
What is the difference between recycling and reprocessing?
Recycling turns waste into material that can be used again. Reprocessing is a broader term that can also include reuse and other forms of authorised recovery.
Does everything avoid landfill?
No. Some contaminated or unsuitable material cannot be recovered and may require disposal through an authorised route. We therefore do not claim zero waste to landfill.
Where does my waste go?
The route depends on the material collected. Waste is transferred through authorised facilities, where suitable materials can be separated for recycling, reuse or other recovery.
Are Wolverhampton Skips licensed?
Yes. Wolverhampton Skips operates as a fully licensed waste carrier. We have not included the licence number on this page until it has been independently checked against the current register.
Can businesses request waste paperwork?
Business customers can speak to the team about the waste-transfer documentation available for their collection and Duty of Care requirements.