Large Skips: Capacity, 12-14 cu yards or 9.2 - 10.7 cu meters. Height, 5'3 or 1.6 meters. Length, 13'8 or 4.2 meters. Width 6 or 1.84 meters.
Midi Skips: Capacity, 3-4 cu yards or 2.5 - 3.5 cu meters. Height, 3'2 or 0.97 meters. Length, 6' or 1.83 meters. Width 4'3 or 1.29 meters.
Large Skips: Suitable for domestic or business use. Ideal for big bulky items.
Builders Skips: Suitable for domestic or business. The most popular type of skip.
An enclosed skip is the safest available skip because it will stop contents falling out and prevent dust flying up when waste is put into the skip.
Try to think realistically about what needs to thrown away. Two small skips will cost more to hire than a large one.
Normally a skip permit is valid for a month after which can be renewed.
Mini Skips: Capacity, 1-2 cu yards or 0.75-1.5 cu meters. Height, 2'6 or 0.76 meters. Length, 5' or 1.52 meters. Width 4' or 1.22 meters.
Its probable that you wont need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.
Your local council will be able to provide you with information on the placing of skips and permits.