Midi Skips: Small, convenient and suitable for small low volume waste projects.

Usually the vehicle delivering the skip to your house will be a LGV and are normally very large. Make sure there is enough room to allow it in and out safely.

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.

Try to think realistically about what needs to thrown away. Two small skips will cost more to hire than a large one.

Never overload your skip, make sure it’s emptied once it’s filled up.

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.

Be aware that skip hire may require a skip hire permit which will cost money and takes time to organize.

An enclosed skip is the safest available skip because it will stop contents falling out and prevent dust flying up when waste is put into the skip.

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.

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.