Skip permits and skip hire in the Bath and North East Somerset Council area
The rules for putting a skip on the road here, and where to find the 43 skip hire firms we list nearby (7 on the Environment Agency waste carrier register).
Skip permits
A skip on the road needs permission from the highway authority, Bath and North East Somerset Council. Skip suppliers or contractors apply for the licence; homeowners may only apply together with the supplier or contractor.
The council says urgent applications take 2 days to process and others up to 5 days.
Bath and North East Somerset Council: skip permits
Only a few bags? Find your local recycling centre (tip).
Checked on the council's website on 30 Sept 2026.
Compare skip hire firms by town
Each town page lists the firms based nearby, with their sizes, prices and register status.