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All sizes are approximate — capacity in cubic yards, dimensions are typical, and exact skips vary by supplier.
You only need a permit if the skip sits on a public road or pavement. Your skip hire company usually arranges this with the local council on your behalf. If it stays entirely on private land — a driveway or garden — no permit is needed.
Most skips can't take asbestos, wet paint or liquids, tyres, batteries, gas canisters, fridges, freezers or other electrical items. Plasterboard often needs a separate skip, because gypsum can't be landfilled with biodegradable waste. Check with your supplier before loading.
Standard hire is usually 1–2 weeks, with extensions available for a daily or weekly fee. Road permits are often limited to a set period, typically renewable in blocks of a few weeks.
No. Waste must sit below the top edge of the sides. An overfilled skip can't legally be transported on public roads, and the operator can refuse to collect it or charge extra to make it safe.
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