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.

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.

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

If your skip isn’t filled and its contents aren’t stable, cover with dampened or netting to prevent inside waste materials from blowing out.

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

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.

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

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