When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.
Make sure that waste materials don’t stick out from the sides of the skip. This can pose a potential hazard for road users or pedestrians.
Mini Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
If you do need to place a skip on the road or highway make sure the skip is placed in a position where it won’t become a danger to road users.
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.
Never overload your skip, make sure it’s emptied once it’s filled up.
When it’s dark or visibility is poor because of fog or mist, place reflective cones or flashing marker lights around the skip.
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.
Try to think realistically about what needs to thrown away. Two small skips will cost more to hire than a large one.
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.
When carrying out renovations or building works to your property, you may find that you need to hire a builder's skip to get rid of the rubble or rubbish. 4th November, 2006
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