When it’s dark or visibility is poor because of fog or mist, place reflective cones or flashing marker lights around 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.
When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.
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.
It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.
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.
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.
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.
When carrying out renovations or building works to your property, you may find that you need to hire a builder's skip to get rid of the rubble or rubbish. 4th November, 2006
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