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

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

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.

Never fill a skip with waste materials that could present a potential fire hazard or cause an explosion. Also, materials that could release toxic fumes, pose a health or environmental hazard should not be thrown into a skip.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.