The Highways Act 1980 – Section 139
Skip companies wishing to apply for a permit to deposit a skip on the highway must first contact Salford City Council’s Highway Authority. This is a requirement of the Highways Act 1980. It is also the responsibility of the skip company (the supplier) not the householder/builder to obtain a skip permit.
All skip permits are logged in our Skip Register. A skip permit is valid for a maximum of 28 days.
Please note that any skip deposited on a highway without a valid permit will be removed at the earliest opportunity by Salford City Council. All costs incurred to remove any offending skips will be recharged to the relevant skip company.
Salford City Council has the right to specify conditions relating to the position of the skips on the highway.
Get information about the specification of the skips
Please be informed that the council are currently reviewing all procedures and fees associated with highway permits and licences. This will be concluded by 1 April 2024. You will then be invited to join the annual register from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Skip permit fees:
Please contact Salford City Council immediately if a skip is required for a longer period as you will need to reapply. Please note, there is a charge for each additional 28 days.
Please note that Salford Council invoices are payment on receipt. Failure to make immediate payment will result in no further skip permits being issued and your company will be placed on ‘stop’.
Please download a copy of the skip registration letter and the builder’s skip regulations:
You will also need to download and complete the following:
Additional information required:
Please send copies of your Waste Carrier Licence, Public Liability Insurance and completed forms to licensingenquiries@salford.gov.uk
For help and advice, please email licensingenquiries@salford.gov.uk and we will respond to your request as quickly as possible.
Report an illegal skip on the highway
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This page was last updated on 13 November 2023