Try to think realistically about what needs to thrown away. Two small skips will cost more to hire than a large one.
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.
Normally a skip permit is valid for a month after which can be renewed.
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.
For safety reasons it’s always safer to place skips on the road instead of the pavement.
Your local council will be able to provide you with information on the placing of skips and permits.
Midi Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
Never overload your skip, make sure it’s emptied once it’s filled up.
Builders Skips: Suitable for domestic or business. The most popular type of skip.
When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.