Builders Skips: Capacity, 6-8 cu yards or 4.6 - 6.1 cu meters. Height, 4' or 1.22 meters. Length, 12' or 3.66 meters. Width 5'6” or 1.68 meters.
Builders Skips: Suitable for domestic or business. The most popular type of skip.
It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.
Usually the vehicle delivering the skip to your house will be a LGV and are normally very large. Make sure there is enough room to allow it in and out safely.
Never fill a skip with waste materials that could present a potential fire hazard or cause an explosion. Also, materials that could release toxic fumes, pose a health or environmental hazard should not be thrown into a skip.
Midi Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
Your local council will be able to provide you with information on the placing of skips and permits.
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.
When it’s dark or visibility is poor because of fog or mist, place reflective cones or flashing marker lights around the skip.
Mini Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
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