If you do need to place a skip on the road or highway make sure the skip is placed in a position where it won’t become a danger to road users.

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.

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

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.

For safety reasons it’s always safer to place skips on the road instead of the pavement.

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

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.

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