Basically anything hazardous and also certain materials that for environmental reasons need to be disposed of separately. Here is a list of the most common things you cannot put in a normal skip. Always ask if you are unsure or need to dispose of hazardous items.

 The ideal skip size depends on the amount of waste you think you'll be creating and how much space you have to put the skip.

Normally yes, but you will need a skip permit from the council before doing so. O'Brien Skip Hire will get the permit so you don't have to.

The capacity of a skip is measured in cubic yards. For smaller skips, as a rule of thumb, one cubic yard will contain up to one metric tonne (1,000 kilograms) of waste. Putting this into context, one metric tonne = roughly 340 standard house bricks. You can not apply this rule to the larger skips as there is a limit to the total weight that the skip lorries can transport. We can advise you when you call.

Whilst the majority of household and garden waste is perfectly suitable for putting in a skip, certain items which may pose a risk to health and safety must not be put in a skip and a safe alternative method of disposal must be employed