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

Make sure that waste materials don’t stick out from the sides of the skip. This can pose a potential hazard for road users or pedestrians.

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.

Builders Skips: Suitable for domestic or business. The most popular type of skip.

It’s probable that you won’t need a permit if your skip is placed completely on private land.

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.

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.

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

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

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