{"id":686,"date":"2017-01-13T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/?p=686"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:57:12","slug":"choose-tipping-skip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/choose-tipping-skip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Tipping Skip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Efficient waste management is the easiest way to save time, energy and resources in the workplace. A Tipping skip is a great addition to any environment that needs a system that can efficiently use space and forklift trucks to their full potential. Here is a quick guide to choosing your tipping skip.<\/p>\n<h3>What are tipping skips?<\/h3>\n<p>Essential to any workplace that produces waste, tipping skips are a forklift truck attachment. They can hold waste until a transfer\u00a0into a larger container, incinerator, or compactor. Designed to be attached on the front of a forklift, tipping mechanisms make it easier to empty the contents. There are a few types of tipping skips depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Factors to look at before choosing a tipping skip<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Materials\u00a0to handle<\/li>\n<li>Capacity of forklift truck<\/li>\n<li>Fork width thickness, spread<\/li>\n<li>Type of environment and work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Types of tipping skips<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it is for internal or external use, it&#8217;s important to look at what your requirements are before choosing a skip. For a better understanding of your needs, discuss your requirements with your supplier or manufacturer to consider capacity, size and safety features.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-709 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-lever.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Tipping Skip\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-lever.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-lever-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-lever-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-lever-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Manual Skips<\/h4>\n<p>These skips have a lever\u00a0that discharges the skip when pulled. Manual tipping skips are more suited for light waste management jobs and for environments that don\u2019t require work at height. A cable-operated manual skip is optional, so that the driver doesn\u2019t have to exit the vehicle for safety.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-push-plate.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Tipping Skip\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-push-plate.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-push-plate-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-push-plate-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-push-plate-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Automatic Skips<\/h4>\n<p>Skips with automatic release are the safer, more efficient choice for the workplace. Reducing dumping time to a minimum, they do not require the driver to leave the truck while tipping. The front of the tipping skip base is fitted with a nudge\/push plate. When activated, the plate allows the skip to tip forward.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-teeth.jpg\" alt=\"Roll Forward Tipping Skip\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-teeth.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-teeth-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-teeth-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Tipping-skip-teeth-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Roll-forward Skips<\/h4>\n<p>Tiny teeth attached to two wheels allow the skip to safely roll forward and back in a smooth manner.<\/p>\n<h4>Ground Tipping Skips<\/h4>\n<p>Simple containers that require accessories to be loaded onto a forklift or to be lifted. These are ideally\u00a0set on castors for internal use and then emptied outside.<\/p>\n<h4>Combination Skips<\/h4>\n<p>Some tipping skips feature\u00a0both manual and automatic operation.<\/p>\n<h3>Accessories<\/h3>\n<p>Does your skip need to be more mobile? Does it need more usable space vertically? Consider these accessories while shopping for your tipping skip.<\/p>\n<h4>Castors<\/h4>\n<p>Light or heavy duty Castors enable wheeling the tipping skip around, and are available with or without brakes.<\/p>\n<h4>Mesh Cage<\/h4>\n<p>Suitable for skips carrying packaging materials such as paper or cardboard. Fitting mesh cages\u00a0onto the skip does not significantly increase the weight of the skip.<\/p>\n<h4>Traverse Forklift Attachment<\/h4>\n<p>For stacking tipping skips that need to be lifted and carried.<\/p>\n<h4>Galvanised Lid<\/h4>\n<p>Lids can be useful when the contents of the skip are not emptied regularly.<\/p>\n<h3>Product Recommendations<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 427px;\" width=\"1569\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/self-tipping-skips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0000_TUFF-self-tipping-skips-3.jpg\" alt=\"TUFF Tipping Skip\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/stacking-tipping-skips-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0002_Stacking_Tipping_Skips_CASTORS-WPBSK30.jpg\" alt=\"Stacking Tipping Skip\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/commercial-waste-management\/tipping-skips\/manual-tipping-skips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0001_Manual_Tipping_Skip_Tipped-WPKW250.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Tipping Skip\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/automatic-roll-forward-skips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0003_Automatic_Tipping_Skip-WPGU300.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Tipping Skip\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/mini-skips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-698 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0005_Mini_Skip_Sub.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Skip\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/twin-and-triple-tipping-skips-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-697 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Skips-Blog_0004_Twin_and_Triple_Tipping_Skips_Sub.jpg\" alt=\"Twin &amp; Triple Tipping Skips\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/self-tipping-skips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<strong>TUFF Self-Tipping Skips<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><strong>Stacking Tipping Skips\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/commercial-waste-management\/tipping-skips\/manual-tipping-skips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Manual Tipping Skips\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/automatic-roll-forward-skips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Automatic Tipping Skips\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><strong>Mini Skips\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/tipping-skip\/twin-and-triple-tipping-skips-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twin &amp; Triple Tipping Skips<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Colour Opts.<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Light Duty<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Heavy Duty<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Ground<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Manual<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Automatic<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"12%\">Accessories<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"12%\">\u00a0\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you have specific requirements or would like to talk about our products, we are only a call away! Live chat with us for large orders or for more information. We offer Free Delivery to UK Mainland as a standard and some of our products are available on Next Day Delivery. Visit Wheelie Bins Direct2U for our entire range of Waste Management products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Efficient waste management is the easiest way to save time, energy and resources in the workplace. A Tipping skip is a great addition to any environment that needs a system that can efficiently use space and forklift trucks to their full potential. Here is a quick guide to choosing your tipping skip. What are tipping skips? Essential to any workplace that produces waste, tipping skips are a forklift truck attachment. They can hold waste until a transfer\u00a0into a larger container, incinerator, or compactor. 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