Skip Licence

To place a skip onto a public road you will need a skip licence

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Authority
Local council
Duration
4 days
Cost
£30.00
Valid For
1 week
Qualification Needed
N/A
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Submit application via local council
  • Visit - https://www.gov.uk/apply-skip-permit
  • Submit requested documentation
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Have a question? We have answers

No. Skips are not permitted to be placed on public pavements.

No. You don’t need a skip licence if you’re putting the skip entirely on private land.

Each local council will have their own timeframe of when a skip is allowed to be placed on a public road. This can range from 14 days to 1 month. Please check with your local council for specific time duration and allowance.

No. You cannot put hazardous or harmful items into a skip. These include but are not limited to TVs, computer monitors, asbestos, tyres, fluorescent tubes, fridges, paint and paint tins (unless empty), plasterboard, batteries, medical waste, gas cylinders, liquids, solvents, oil, petrol, diesel and explosives.

Please check with your local council for a list of specific restricted items.

You may need to put safety lights and markings on or around the skip. This could include, reflective markings, traffic cones and night-time safety lamps.

Contact your local council to find exact rules for lights and markings in your area and if you will have to proceed with this requirement.

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