Usually the vehicle delivering the skip to your house will be a LGV and are normally very large. Make sure there is enough room to allow it in and out safely.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.