Skips on the Highway

• A permit will only be issued to the skip owner. 
     
• If you wish to place a skip on the highway you should contact a skip provider of your choice. Details can usually be found in the Yellow Pages under ‘Skip Hire’.
     
• From the 1 April 2006 skip owners have been required to sign, date and return a copy of Derbyshire County Council's standard conditions before permission can be given to place any skips on the highway.
      
• Applications must be made by the skip owner and returned by post to:
  Director of Environmental Services
  County Hall
  Matlock
  Derbyshire
  DE4 3AG.
       
• An application form must be completed and returned not less than seven working days before it is intended to place the skip on A or B class roads and not less than three working days before it is intended to place the skip on all other roads.
         
• The skip must not be placed on the highway until written permission has been given.  Failure to observe this statutory requirement is an offence and the skip may be removed without notice. Any skip found on the highway without a permit will incur a cost of £50 to cover administration fees.
    
• There is a charge for all applications to place skips on the highway.
      
• The skip owner must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance cover of not less than £5,000,000 before any skip can be placed on the highway.

Permission may be given subject to conditions which may relate to the following:

• siting the skip

• skip dimensions

• making skips visible to traffic

• care and disposal of skip contents

• lighting and guarding of skips

• skip removal

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the conditions for placing a skip on the Highway?

• The conditions are detailed in Derbyshire County Council’s standard conditions and a copy can be obtained by using the link to the application information in the more information section on this page, or by contacting Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.    

How much does a skip permit cost?

• A permit to place a skip on the highway is £14 per application. Extensions may be permitted at our discretion and will incur a further fee of £14 per extension. These fees will be non-returnable.    

How long does a permit last for?

• A permit can last for up to a maximum of seven days on an A or B class road and a maximum of 14 days on any other class road. If a skip is required for a longer period than this, then a further application must be made for consideration and an additional fee will be charged.    

How can I check if a skip has a valid permit?

• You can find out if a skip has a valid permit by contacting 08 456 058 058.     

How can I make a complaint regarding the location of a skip?

• Any complaints about the location or safety of any skips on the highway should be promptly reported to Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058