Apply for a skip licence
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.
- The skip owner must request a permit for each address where a skip is to be placed.
- If more than 7 days is needed then at least one clear day's notice is required.
Apply for a skip licence
Contact us to request a permit
- 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 | £13.20 |
| 8 to 14 | £22.30 |
| 15 to 21 | £27.40 |
| 22 to 28 | £42.00 |
| Skip found without permit | £53.00 |
| Release of impounded skip | £467.00 |
Conditions
- Skips are not allowed on the pavement unless special permission has been given.
- Skips should be filled and removed within 7 days.
- If a skip needs to be on the highway for up to 28 days, the skip owner needs to know why so they can agree the extra duration with us.
- A skip is only allowed to remain on the highway for more than 28 days in exceptional circumstances.
- A full skip must be removed within two days.