Large Skips: Suitable for domestic or business use. Ideal for big bulky items.
If you need to hire a skip, contact your local council, they may have a list of approved skip hire companies.
Your local council will be able to provide you with information on the placing of skips and permits.
If you’re skip needs to be placed on the pavement or road, then it’s the up to the skip hire company to make sure they have a valid licence or permit for the skip.
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.
Be aware that skip hire may require a skip hire permit which will cost money and takes time to organize.
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.
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.
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