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Sign in or register for an accountThe 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
New skip registration fee - £186.84
On the register
| Site/skip type | Price (booked in advance) | Price (found on highway without a permit/extension) |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic or residential sites | £20.76 per skip | £41.52 per skip |
| Builders or commercial sites | £40.00 per skip | £60 per skip |
| Skips greater than 12 cubic yards | £72.66 per skip | £92.66 per skip |
Not on the register
| Site/skip type | Price (booked in advance) | Price (found on highway without a permit/extension) |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic or residential sites | £41.52 per skip | £72.66 per skip |
| Builders or commercial sites | £80.00 per skip | £110 per skip |
| Skips greater than 12 cubic yards | £103.80 per skip | £133.80 per skip |
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’ and existing permits will be revoked.
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 skips@salford.gov.uk
For help and advice, please email skips@salford.gov.uk and we will respond to your request as quickly as possible.
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This page was last updated on 1 April 2026