Skip permits and skip hire in the Teignbridge District Council area
The rules for putting a skip on the road here, and where to find the 25 skip hire firms we list nearby (3 on the Environment Agency waste carrier register).
Skip permits
A skip on the road needs permission from the highway authority, Devon County Council. Your skip provider applies on your behalf; providers need Chapter 8 traffic signs certification and at least £5 million public liability insurance.
You do not need a licence if the skip will be placed on private land.
Fee: £110.50 for up to 28 days; £87.00 to extend; £166.00 for emergency applications (under 10 working days' notice); £103.95 extra if a site visit is needed
The council needs at least 10 working days' notice to process an application.
Devon County 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.