Concrete Waste Disposal: Choosing the Right Skip or Grab
Broken concrete is heavy but highly recyclable. It is accepted in ordinary skips, though weight limits mean smaller skips or a grab lorry are usually best.
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Verdict: yes, concrete can go in an ordinary skip – keep it separate where possible and use a smaller skip. Because concrete is very dense, suppliers typically restrict it to skips of around 6 or 8 yards and below. A clean load of concrete or hardcore is straightforward to recycle into aggregate.
Waste Cloud arranges skips, grab hire and muck-away for concrete waste through licensed suppliers across England, Scotland and Wales. Call 0333 121 1056 or request a quote.
Typical sources
Concrete waste is produced when breaking out patios, paths, driveways, garage bases and floor slabs, demolishing small structures, and cutting out old foundations or kerbs. Reinforced concrete with steel mesh or rebar is common on larger jobs.
Skip sizes and weight
Even a small skip can reach its weight allowance quickly when filled with concrete. A 2 yard mini skip, 4 yard or 6 yard skip is usually the safest choice. Break slabs into manageable pieces so the skip can be loaded evenly and nothing sits above the rim. Weight limits vary by supplier and container and are confirmed at booking.
When a grab lorry makes more sense
For a large driveway or slab removal, a grab lorry can lift broken concrete directly from the ground, saving the work of barrowing it into a skip. Muck-away with tipper lorries suits bulk volumes on construction sites. These services are arranged subject to supplier availability in your area. If you are replacing the concrete, we can also coordinate new concrete deliveries through our network.
How concrete is recycled
Clean concrete is typically crushed and screened at an authorised facility to produce recycled aggregate, which can be used as sub-base, fill or in new construction. Steel reinforcement is separated and recycled as scrap metal. Concrete mixed with plasterboard, timber or general waste is harder to process, so keep it clean where you can – see soil and rubble for related heavy materials.
Accepted with this load
- Broken concrete slabs and paths
- Reinforced concrete (supplier may ask in advance)
- Concrete blocks
- Kerbs and paving
- Hardcore
Keep out
- Wet or unset concrete
- Plasterboard
- Asbestos cement sheets (specialist collection)
- General waste, if you want a clean inert load
Not sure? See our waste types guide or ask us when you book.
Concrete – your questions answered
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Can I put concrete in a skip?
Yes, broken concrete is accepted in ordinary skips. Use a smaller skip because of weight, and do not overfill.
Can asbestos cement go in with concrete?
No. Asbestos cement sheets and pipes are hazardous and need a separate asbestos disposal service.
What about concrete with steel reinforcement?
Reinforced concrete is usually accepted, but mention it when booking. The steel is separated and recycled after crushing.
How do I arrange concrete removal?
Call 0333 121 1056 or request a quote with the approximate area and depth of concrete, and we will suggest a skip or grab option.
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