Last updated:
1st April 2025
Skip Licence
Licence required for putting a skip, hippo bag or other skip bags on a public highway
Apply for a skip licence
A Skip licence is required if you are placing a skip, hippo bag and other skip bags on public highway. Please note that you cannot put a skip on the footway and you do not need a skip licence if you are putting the skip entirely on private land.
Skip licences are issued only to registered skip companies, not to individuals or building contractors.
Fees
The cost of a Skip licence is £73.70 for 2 weeks and £51 for each week thereafter.
Please note that if there are parking restrictions in place, parking dispensation will be required from our Parking Services Team at an additional cost of £53 per week. They require at least 7 working days notice to process the request.
Payment
- Payment will be requested once road space is confirmed.
- Payment is made via our online weblink.
- Please allow a minimum of 5 working days between applying for a licence and the proposed start date of your works.
Your application will be delayed and possibly rejected if you do not pay the appropriate amount of the fee and submit all the required information needed to assess your application.
How to apply
You can apply online for a skip licence. Before you apply you should read our terms and guidance (PDF).
During the application process, you will need to provide:
- Google Maps image highlighting where the skip will be placed
- Copy of a valid waste carriers’ licence
- Copy of a valid public liability insurance certificate for a minimum of £10 million
