If you’ve ever thought about adding extra waste to your skip by piling it above the sides or using makeshift “Greedy Boards”, you’re not alone—we’ve seen it all! Greedy Boards are essentially extra panels added to the top of a skip to squeeze in more rubbish. While it might seem like a clever way to get more for your money, the reality is that overloaded skips are unsafe, illegal to transport, and put our drivers at risk.
Why Overloaded Skips Are a Problem
When our drivers arrive to collect a skip that’s stacked too high, they’re legally required to refuse it. This isn’t just our company policy—it’s the law. The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), requires any skip being transported on a public road to be level loaded. If a driver picks up a skip where waste is piled above the sides or overloaded with greedy boards, they could be fined, penalised, or even receive points on their licence.
In other words, it’s not Bucks Recycling who gets in trouble—it’s the driver personally. That’s why, if we ever ask you to remove excess waste before collection, please remember it’s a matter of safety and law, not stubbornness.
Avoiding Skip Overloads
It’s easy to underestimate how much rubbish you’ll have. Many customers start filling their skip and quickly realise they’ve got more waste than expected—that’s when loads start creeping above the rim. To avoid the frustration of having to remove excess later, we always recommend:
- Choose the largest skip your budget allows – you’ll almost always have more waste than you think. Check our skip size guide for dimensions.
- Keep waste level with the sides – never pile rubbish above the skip walls.
- Ask us for advice – we’re happy to help you select the right size skip for your project. Contact us by phone or email.
The Bottom Line
Our drivers aren’t being awkward when they refuse overloaded skips—they’re following the law to keep everyone safe. So, next time you book a skip, think ahead and pick the right size. That way, you’ll save yourself hassle, avoid delays, and keep things fully compliant with transport regulations.