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.
If you need to hire a skip, contact your local council, they may have a list of approved skip hire companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Midi Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.
It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.
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.
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