Skip permits and skip hire in the Sheffield City Council area
The rules for putting a skip on the road here, and where to find the 74 skip hire firms we list nearby (16 on the Environment Agency waste carrier register).
Skip permits
A skip on the road needs permission from the highway authority, Sheffield City Council. The authorised skip operator must apply; requests from the person hiring the skip are not accepted.
Fee: £17 for a maximum of 15 days; £17 to extend
Extra charges apply for skips in pay and display bays or on yellow lines. Highway Network Management: 0114 273 6677.
Sheffield City Council: skip permits
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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.