Midi Skips: Capacity, 3-4 cu yards or 2.5 - 3.5 cu meters. Height, 3'2” or 0.97 meters. Length, 6' or 1.83 meters. Width 4'3” or 1.29 meters.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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