Skip licences

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You need a licence to place a skip on a public highway (verge, path or road). You need to complete an application every time a skip is placed. This is a statutory requirement as specified in Section 139 of the Highways Act 1980.

We will ask companies that place a skip on the highway without a licence to remove the structure or apply for a licence immediately. We may also notify the police.

A licence is not required if the skip is to be placed on private property.

Minimum public liability insurance cover required for this application is £5m.

Fees

You will need to pay a fee to place a skip on a public highway. Visit Highways services fees and charges to find out more.

Before you begin your application

You will be asked to upload copies of:

Public liability insurance policy
Waste carrier's certificate
A drawing or picture to show the proposed position of the skip

Skip licence terms and conditions (PDF, 518 KB)

Apply for a skip licence

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