Skips on the highway

Where possible, skips should always be placed on private land, but if skips need to be placed on any part of the public highway they must be licensed.

The term 'public highway' includes roads, pavements and verges.

Who can apply?

Only registered skip operators who hold £10 million public liability insurance can apply for skip licences.

Please contact a registered skip operator. The skip operator will apply for the necessary licence on your behalf.

Apply for or change a skip operator licence

Before applying, please read the skip licence conditions.

Fees

Standard skip licences are £36 per week (one skip credit) and can be renewed at £36 per week.

Roll On/Roll Off skip licences are £139 for the first week and can be renewed at £33 per week.

To pay for the skip credit or fees, please use the highways invoice payment form and choose 'highways licence' option.

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Email: southamptontma@balfourbeatty.com
• Telephone: 023 8079 8060