Normally a skip permit is valid for a month after which can be renewed.

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.

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.

Large Skips: Suitable for domestic or business use. Ideal for big bulky items.

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.

When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.

For safety reasons it’s always safer to place skips on the road instead of the pavement.

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.