Hiring Skips

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Hiring Skips

It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.

When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.

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.

Be aware that skip hire may require a skip hire permit which will cost money and takes time to organize.

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.

Normally a skip permit is valid for a month after which can be renewed.

If your skip isn’t filled and its contents aren’t stable, cover with dampened or netting to prevent inside waste materials from blowing out.

Never overload your skip, make sure it’s emptied once it’s filled up.

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.

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.

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