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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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