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.
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.
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.
Mini Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
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.
Be aware that skip hire may require a skip hire permit which will cost money and takes time to organize.
Midi Skips: Capacity, 3-4 cu yards or 2.5 - 3.5 cu meters. Height, 3'2” or 0.97 meters. Length, 6' or 1.83 meters. Width 4'3” or 1.29 meters.
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.
Large Skips: Suitable for domestic or business use. Ideal for big bulky items.
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