How Skip Permits Work in Barking & Dagenham

• Only a registered skip contractor/operator may apply for the permit in Barking & Dagenham.
• The person booking the skip is responsible for:
  • Choosing a properly licensed/registered skip operator
  • Ensuring the permit is approved before the skip is placed

• Permits are typically issued for 14 days in many cases.
• It is advisable to check with the skip operator and council for exact duration if longer placement is required.

Although prices may vary, Barking & Dagenham fees generally include:

• A fixed fee per permit
• Extra charges if:
  • You need an extension
  • You want to place the skip in a controlled parking zone (CPZ)
  • Special traffic management is needed

Skip companies usually include these costs in your overall hire fee.

All prices exclude VAT

• If the skip is placed on the public highway/roadway in Barking & Dagenham, you must have the skip permit.
• If the skip is placed entirely on private land (driveway, garden or private site), a permit is not required.
• If the skip occupies a parking bay or lies within a CPZ, the skip operator must arrange any required parking bay suspension/dispensation in addition to the skip permit.

• The skip operator must ensure the skip is safely sited: not obstructing pedestrian routes, access, manholes, or drainage systems. (Detailed conditions from Barking & Dagenham’s terms and conditions).
• The skip must be clearly marked with owner/operator details, painted ends, lighting if on highway and comply with the Builders’ Skips (Markings) Regulations.

• If a skip is placed on the highway without a valid permit (or required suspension) in Barking & Dagenham, enforcement action may be taken (including Fixed Penalty Notices).
• Skips incorrectly placed, moved without notification, or left beyond permitted duration risk penalties and additional charges.

• Applications must be made in advance before placement. The Notice Period is typically 10 working days for new permits.
• Ensure the skip operator allows for this lead time when booking the skip.

1. You book a skip with a licensed/registered skip-hire company in Barking & Dagenham.
2. Inform them that the skip will be placed on the public road/highway (if applicable).
3. The skip hire company:
   • Applies to Barking & Dagenham Council for the skip permit
   • If needed, arranges any parking bay suspension/dispensation
   • Pays the required and any additional charges
   • Waits for the permit to be issued (allowing ~10 working days’ notice)
4. Once approved, the skip is delivered to the agreed location.
5. You fill the skip, ensuring permitted waste types and safe operation.
6. The skip hire company collects the skip before the permit expires (or arranges renewal/extension if needed).

Barking & Dagenham Council – How Skip Permits Work ?

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