Apply for a skip licence
Apply for a skip licence if you want to put a skip on a public road.
We only issue skip licences (permits) to the owners of skips.
Getting a skip licence
- The skip owner must request a permit for each address where a skip is to be placed.
- Skip owners should apply for a licence in advance of placing a skip on the highway, giving two working days notice.
Apply for a skip licence
Contact us to request a permit
The skip owner must complete a Form of Agreement before licences can be issued.
The skip owner must have public liability insurance (minimum £10 million) and hold current and valid Waste Carrier and Goods Vehicle Operator licences.
- Kirklees Council
- Address Highways ROSS, PO Box 1720, Huddersfield, HD1 9EL
- Phone 01484 225533
- Email highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk
Cost
- The skip owner pays all charges.
- The cost depends on how long the skip needs to stay on the highway.
| Number of days | Charge |
|---|---|
| 1 to 7 | £14.67 |
| 8 to 14 | £30.00 |
| 15 to 21 | £30.44 |
| 22 to 28 | £45.00 |
| Skip found without permit | £107.00 |
| Release of impounded skip | £560.00 |
Conditions
- Skips may only be deposited on a highway after a Permit has been granted by the Council.
- Skips may only be deposited on the highway where a skip:
- Is clearly and indelibly marked on the sides with the firm's name and telephone number or address,
- The ends of the skip facing traffic is painted yellow and has two reflective chevrons to the required specification present on each corner.
- Is coned at all times and lighted during the hours of darkness.
- An individual skips do not exceed 5 metres in length x 2 metres in width.
- Skips should not be deposited on footways or grass verges without the specific, prior approval in writing from the Council.
- Full skips should be removed within 2 days or immediately on request from the Council.
Fines and penalties
If a skip does not comply with conditions, or does not have the required safety lights, cones, and markings, the owner of the skip could be liable for prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.