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.

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.

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

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.

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

Builders Skips: Suitable for domestic or business. The most popular type of skip.

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.

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.

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