How Skip Permits Work in Merton
If you are placing a skip on the public highway in Merton, you need a skip licence. Private land placements do not need one.
Hire a Merton Skip
1. Who Applies for the Permit?
- Licence issued only to skip hire companies.
- Customer must use a licensed operator and ensure licence is in place.
2. How Long Does a Permit Last?
Licence lasts 14 days
3. How Much Does the Permit Cost?
- Skip License – £95
- If a skip is parked in a Bay, It is £69.44 per bay per day + £39.20 Admin Fee
All prices exclude VAT
4. Where Can You Put the Skip?
- Public highway → licence required.
- Private land → licence not required.
- Skips cannot be placed on Red Routes or double yellow lines without special permission.
5. Safety Requirements
- Skip shall not exceed 5 m × 2 m when on the carriageway; must be marked/guarded/lit; no hazardous materials; no overfill.
6. Permit Enforcement
Use without licence is offence under Highways Act; skip must be removed if conditions not met.
7. How Long Does Approval Take?
- License – 5 working days
- Bay Suspension – 10 working days
8. How the Process Usually Works for You
- You book a skip with a licensed operator.
- Operator applies for licence for your location.
- On approval, skip placed.
- Fill skip according to conditions.
- Remove/collect on expiry or extension.