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.
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.
Be aware that skip hire may require a skip hire permit which will cost money and takes time to organize.
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.
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.
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.
Mini Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.
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