Skips on the highway

Where possible, skips should always be placed on private land, but if skips need to be placed on any part of the public highway they must be licensed.

The term 'public highway' includes roads, pavements and verges.

Who can apply?

Only registered skip operators who hold £10 million public liability insurance can apply for skip licences.

Please contact a registered skip operator. The skip operator will apply for the necessary licence on your behalf.

Apply for or change a skip operator licence

Before applying, please read the skip licence conditions.

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Before you fill in this form

You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself five minutes to fill it in.

You will need:

  • Evidence of £10 million public liability insurance, if a new application

Apply for a skip operator licence

Fees

Standard skip licences are £36 per week (one skip credit) and can be renewed at £36 per week.

Roll On/Roll Off skip licences are £139 for the first week and can be renewed at £33 per week.

To pay for the skip credit or fees, please use the highways invoice payment form and choose 'highways licence' option.

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Before you fill in this form

You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself five minutes to fill it in.

Pay for the licence

If you have any questions, please contact: