Basics of a skip permit

If you wish to have a skip placed on a public road you will need to acquire a skip permit. In the first instance you will have to contact your local council.

Skip hire companies are, in the majority of areas in the UK, responsible for acquiring skip permits. In the areas where this is not the case, then individuals will need to apply for a skip permit personally. A skip permit is not required for a skip that is only on private land.

A skip will need to be easily identifiable, and this can be done through reflective markings, safety lamps, or traffic cones. The name of the skip hire company should also be visible on the skip, together with their telephone number