Do I Need a Skip Permit?

Skip hire is an effective way to remove waste, whether it be domestic or commercial use. However, unless you’re parking the skip on private land, a permit will likely be required in order to avoid penalties.

In this article, we’ll give you a concise guide to navigating these requirements.

When do I not require a Permit?

If your skip is being parked/kept on private property, a permit is not required. For example, if being kept on a driveway or builders yard, you will not require a permit.

In addition to this, in certain areas, skips below a certain size, regarded as “small skips” may not require a permit. However, this varies depending on the area, so make sure to check your local councils website. In Stoke-On-Trent, a permit is always required unless the skip is on private land.

How do I get a Permit?

When arranging your skip hire, simply inform the company whether the skip will be kept on private land. If not, then responsibility to arrange the permit usually falls on the skip hire company, not the individual customer. As the customer, ensure you’re upfront with the waste management company in question, so there are no misunderstandings. However, if you are looking to apply for a skip permit yourself, this can be done at your local councils website.

So, generally the permit is not something you need to worry about as the customer, just always make sure you inform the skip hire company that the skip will be kept on either private or public land. For more information from the Stoke on Trent local council, their site is linked below: