Skips on the road or highway

Before any skip can be placed on the public highway or road the skip provider must apply to us for a permit.

It is a statutory requirement for any skip on a road to have a permit and no skip should be placed on the road until written permission has been given. 

Failure to observe this process 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.

How do I get a permit?

The skip owner will need to apply to us before you place a skip on the road.  

Applications must be made by the skip owner and returned by post to:
Director of Environmental Services
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG.

A copy of our standard conditions must also be signed before placing a skip on the road. You can get a copy by contacting Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.   

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 road.

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. 

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.    

Where do I get a skip from?

You should contact a skip provider of your choice. Details can usually be found in the Yellow Pages under 'Skip Hire', try Yell.com online (opens in a new window) or our Trusted Trader directory.

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

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

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