Can You Take Insulation to the Tip?
If you have insulation you need to get rid of, perhaps leftover from a refurbishment project, deteriorating insulation, or changing of materials, disposing of it legally and ethically can throw up challenges. If you want to know what to do now with all that insulation, and whether you can take insulation to the tip… here’s the short answer.
Yes, you can take insulation to the Tip. However, please check in advance with your HWRC. As although disposing of waste can be free of charge as part of a household’s allowance; there can be limits until you are charged for the relevant amount of waste you bring.
And no, you can’t dispose of it in your regular waste or recycling bin at large volumes… so if you are still unsure on what to do, you could talk to us at Zero Waste Group.
We will arrive at your home and can remove any insulation, soil, rubble, and other garden or building waste. Please use our online booking system. Alternatively, call us on 0333 696 3138 and we’ll get you booked in for a waste clearance..
That’s the quick answer, now let’s delve right into the alternative ways of disposing of your excess insulation by exploring this blog!
Is it illegal to put insulation in the bin?
Disposing of insulation in your regular household bin could be illegal. Also, there’s a big change it won’t be allowed in your local councils recycling bin, containers, or bags. It should be disposed of in a fully licensed waste disposal site.
How do you dispose of insulation materials?
Insulation materials include glass and stone wool, fibreboard, sheep’s wool and polystyrene. With some of the main causes of excess insulation being from ordering wrong insulation types, overordering, inaccurate project planning/implementing and poor storage and handling.
The leftover insulation can be put into bags or containers for transporting. The insulation can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), landfill or hazardous waste facility. Possessing hazardous insulation like asbestos which could cause risk to human health and environment, needs to be strictly disposed of in a hazardous waste facility. It is recommended to check with your local council about that service.
Can you put insulation in a skip?
Yes, waste materials such as plastics, wood, bricks and building insulation can all be put into a skip. Our fast and reliable skip hire service here at Zero Waste Group is perfect if you wanted to avoid the stress of loading and transporting it to the tip.
Options for recycling Insulation
Instead of getting rid of your excess insulation, why not consider recycling? Some ways are listed below:
- Research take-back schemes offered by construction firms
- Refurbishment projects
- Reuse off-cuts
- Fiberglass or Rock Wool insulation can be reused to improve energy efficiency in your home as well as offering soundproofing
- After removing undesirable things like stones and nails, the insulation can be reused
However, recycling insulation does have its downsides such as:
- Absence of appropriate recycling facilities
- Strain of recycling contaminated insulation by exposure to asbestos, vermiculite or bitumen
- Bad quality insulation material leads to lower value, making it undesirable for reuse
If you are still unsure about the procedures to carry out insulation waste removal, you are more than welcome to visit our website www.zerowastegroup.co.uk to learn more. Or call one of our experts to get a quote. This way, you will save time and effort as well as abstain from leaving a big mess in your vehicle, by letting us handle your waste.
