Where possible, skips should not be placed on the highway, but if it is necessary then the company supplying the skip must apply to us for a licence.
Licences can only be granted to a skip company that is registered with us. To be accepted for registration, the company is required to supply copies of a Public Liability Insurance certificate for a minimum of £5million; a Waste Carrier's Licence certificate issued by the Environment Agency and a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence issued by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). By applying for registration, the skip company is agreeing to comply with Conditions of Permission which are part of the Highways Act Section 139.
If you are a member of the public who would like to hire a skip, follow the 'Skip hire information for members of the public' link below.
If you are a skip company not currently registered with us then follow the 'Skip company registration' link below.
If you are a skip company already registered with us and wish to apply for a licence, follow the 'Ways to apply for a skip licence' link below.
