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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.