Skip permits and skip hire in the Somerset Council area
The rules for putting a skip on the road here, and where to find the 46 skip hire firms we list nearby (14 on the Environment Agency waste carrier register).
Skip permits
A skip on the road needs permission from the highway authority, Somerset Council. Licences for skips on the highway are only issued to accredited contractors, so your skip firm applies.
Fee: £109 for 28 days (non-refundable), £109 to extend
The council asks for at least 10 working days' notice; only emergency applications are processed with less.
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.