Skip Permits

If you’re placing a skip on private property, such as your garden or driveway, no permit is required. However, if you need to position it on a public road, a skip permit is required. Your local council issues this permit, which must be obtained before the skip is delivered.

Our Glasgow site spans several council areas, each with slightly different procedures, as outlined below. All of these councils allow skip hire companies to manage the skip permit application process on behalf of their clients so we can manage this permit process for you. For other areas like Edinburgh you can add a skip permit to your basket when ordering or enquiring about a skip.

Glasgow City Council

• Application Process: Applications are submitted via the Glasgow City Council Skip Permit page.
• Processing Time: Allow at least 28 working days for processing.
• Current Status: The online application system is currently experiencing technical difficulties. The council is addressing this and recommends contacting them directly for support.
• Permit Conditions: Skips must display the owner’s name and contact details, be in good condition, and meet safety requirements.

 Renfrewshire Council

• Application Process: Apply through the MyAccount portal.
• Permit Conditions: Skips must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and contact information.
• Contact:
  • Email: roads@renfrewshire.gov.uk
  • Phone: 0300 300 0380
  • Address: Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1WB

Inverclyde Council

• Application Process: Submit applications via the Inverclyde Council Skip Permit page.
• Permit Conditions: Skips must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and contact details, be well maintained, and comply with safety regulations.
• Contact:
  • Email: roads@inverclyde.gov.uk
  • Phone: 01475 717171
  • Address: Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1LY

North Lanarkshire Council

• Application Process: Apply for a skip permit under Section 85 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
• Permit Conditions: Skips must meet council requirements including appropriate signage and safety measures.
• Contact:
  • Email: roads-support@northlan.gov.uk
  • Phone: 01698 302360
  • Address: Fleming House, 2 Tryst Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1JW

South Lanarkshire Council

• Application Process: Apply through the South Lanarkshire Council Skip Permit page.
• Permit Conditions: Skips must comply with council rules including proper signage and safety protocols.
• Contact:
  • Email: roads@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
  • Phone: 0303 123 1020
  • Address: Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA

Additional Information:

• Permit Duration: Typically, valid from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the council.
• Permit Fees: Fees vary by council and location — for example, permits in Glasgow’s city centre are more costly than those in outer areas.
• Permit Requirements: All skips must be clearly marked with the owner’s details and comply with safety regulations.