Clearing rubble, off-cuts and waste from a roof or upper floor by hand or by dropping it is slow and dangerous. A rubbish chute sends debris safely to a skip below. This guide explains how chute systems work and what to look for when choosing one.
Why Use a Rubbish Chute?
Throwing waste from height puts people below at risk. A chute gives debris a controlled path to a container. It also saves time, because workers do not have to carry waste down stairs or ladders. Chutes are mostly used by roofers and refurbishment teams.
How a Chute System Is Built
A chute system is made of sections that connect to each other and to accessories. The Haemmerlin rubbish chute range includes:
- Chute sections: attach to each other and to hoppers
- Top and side hoppers: let you load waste from the top or the side
- Hopper chute: made for unloading rubble from windows and balconies
You can see our full load handling range for related products.
What to Look For
For the Haemmerlin chutes, the main specifications are:
- Section length 1.10 m, usable length 0.85 m, overall width 0.62 m
- Injection-moulded polypropylene copolymer: light, strong and shock-resistant
- Inner ribbing for extra strength and reinforced wear zones and top edge
- Reinforced fixing system with a safety mechanism
- Chains rated at 1,000 kg each
- Stackable sections, easy to set up and transport
Plastic Chutes vs Rubber Chutes
Plastic chutes like Haemmerlin are light and easy to move, which suits roofing and refurbishment. For heavier use or special set-ups, see the straight-section rubber chute. Choose by the type of debris, the height and how often the chute will be moved.
Safe Use Checklist
- Fix the chute securely to the structure before use.
- Place the skip directly under the outlet.
- Fence off the area below so nobody walks under the chute.
- Check sections and fixings for damage before each use.
- Do not overload hoppers.
People working at the loading point are still exposed to the edge, so combine chutes with edge protection or suitable PPE.
Need help choosing a chute system? Contact TSS.
FAQ
1. What is a rubbish chute used for?
A rubbish chute carries debris from a roof or upper floor down to a skip, so waste does not have to be thrown or carried by hand.
2. What are Haemmerlin chutes made of?
They are injection-moulded from a polypropylene copolymer that is light, strong and shock-resistant, with inner ribbing for extra strength.
3. Can chutes be used from windows and balconies?
Yes. The hopper chute is made for unloading rubble from windows and balconies.
4. Are the chute sections easy to transport?
Yes. The sections are stackable, light and easy to set up and transport.