When hiring a skip there are usually four sizes of skip available; Mini, midi, builders and large.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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