Skip licensing

The skip must be hired from a skip operating company that is registered with the Borough and the company will apply for a licence on your behalf.

When registering, companies need to give proof of public liability insurance and a copy of their standard waste carriers licence. This information is updated annually. However, you must also make your own enquiries into the company to make sure it matches your requirements. This would include a check on insurance and other relevant information. We will not accept liability for any damage or financial loss resulting from the use of any of these companies.

Please think carefully about the positioning of your skip. Skips must not:

• cause a lack of visibility for road users
• be sited on a corner/junction
• be sited on yellow lines
• cause obstruction to traffic and/or pedestrians
• be sited if the footway and/or carriageway is too narrow

Placing a skip in your garden or driveway

A licence is not required, nor do you have to use one of the companies from our list. However, please note that should the public highway be damaged during the delivery or collection of the skip, the landowner may be liable for the costs of repairs.

Placing a skip in a controlled parking zone

In addition to a skip licence, skips placed within a controlled parking zone also need a temporary parking suspension.  The skip company will apply for the suspension when applying for the licence. A minimum of 5 working days is required for approval.

Cost

Skip licenses cost £84 per month (30 days). In rare cases a refundable deposit may be requested.

List of registered skip companies

For skip companies only

Register your company with us

If you wish to register your company to enable you to place skips on roads in the borough, please complete our form.