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.
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.
Large Skips: Suitable for domestic or business use. Ideal for big bulky items.
Normally a skip permit is valid for a month after which can be renewed.
Midi 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.
Never overload your skip, make sure it’s emptied once it’s filled up.
It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.
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.