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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.