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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Midi 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.