WASTE GUIDE · RUBBLE AND HARDCORE
Rubble and hardcore disposal
Bricks, concrete and broken paving are heavy, and how you get rid of them makes a big difference to the price. Clean hardcore is the cheapest skip load we do.
The short answer
Clean rubble and hardcore can go in a 2 or 4-yard skip. A 2-yard skip of clean hardcore is our cheapest skip at £100 + VAT, and a 4-yard is £130 + VAT. Heavy waste cannot go in 6 or 8-yard skips, and soil is charged at the mixed waste price.
What counts as hardcore?
Counts as clean hardcore
Bricks, blocks, concrete, broken paving slabs, tiles, stone and rubble with no other waste mixed in.
Does not count
Soil, turf, plasterboard, wood, plastic, metal and general rubbish. If these are mixed in, the load is priced as mixed waste.
Clean hardcore costs less because it is crushed and recycled into aggregate for new roads and building sites.
Hardcore skip prices
| Skip | Clean hardcore | Mixed waste, including soil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 yard | £100 + VAT | £125 + VAT |
| 4 yard | £130 + VAT | £220 + VAT |
Prices include delivery, collection, tipping and seven days hire. Fill the skip level with the top. Rubble is heavy, so a skip can reach its weight limit before it looks full.
Got a big pile of rubble?
For a large pile that is already dug out, grab hire is often cheaper than several small skips. The lorry lifts it straight off the ground in one visit, with nothing left on your drive. Send a photo and we will tell you which works out better.
For soil on its own, see can you put soil in a skip.
Common questions
How do I get rid of rubble?
For most jobs, a 2 or 4-yard skip. Clean hardcore is our cheapest load at £100 + VAT for a 2-yard. For a large pile, grab hire can be cheaper.
Can I put rubble in an 8-yard skip?
No. Rubble, hardcore and soil are too heavy for 6 and 8-yard skips, so they must go in a 2 or 4-yard skip.
Is hardcore cheaper than mixed waste?
Yes, as long as it is clean. A 2-yard skip of clean hardcore is £100 + VAT, against £125 + VAT for mixed waste.
Can I mix soil with hardcore?
You can, but the whole skip is then priced as mixed waste. Keep them apart if you want the cheaper hardcore price.
Can I take rubble to the tip?
Recycling centres often treat rubble as DIY waste, which can be restricted or charged. Check the West Sussex County Council website before you go.
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