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.

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

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

If your skip isn’t filled and its contents aren’t stable, cover with dampened or netting to prevent inside waste materials from blowing out.

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.

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.

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.

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.