Skip permits and skip hire in the North Somerset Council area
The rules for putting a skip on the road here, and where to find the 32 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, North Somerset Council. The skip company applies, not the homeowner.
Fee: £86 (£122 with less than five working days' notice; £172 retrospective), from the council's Fees and Charges 2026 document; licences run from one day up to 28 days
Apply at least five working days before the skip is needed.
North Somerset Council: skip permits
Only a few bags? Find your local recycling centre (tip).
Checked on the council's website on 6 Oct 2026.
Compare skip hire firms by town
Each town page lists the firms based nearby, with their sizes, prices and register status.