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

When it’s dark or visibility is poor because of fog or mist, place reflective cones or flashing marker lights around the skip.

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.

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.

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

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

If you need to hire a skip, contact your local council, they may have a list of approved skip hire companies.

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

Your local council will be able to provide you with information on the placing of skips and permits.