Apply for a skip licence

You need a licence to put a builder's skip and/or materials on a public road. Note: we are unable to issue any licences if it is on a Red Route, we can only issue if the licence is in a side road.

You will also need a bay suspension if you take up a whole or any part of a controlled parking space for any of the above. You do not need to apply for this separately, this will be added once your licence has been processed.

Types of waste to be deposited in skips include:

  • Household waste
  • Builders' waste
  • Garden waste
  • Roofing waste
  • Rubble

When to apply

In order for your application to be processed on time, and warning notices to be given to other residents, all initial applications and payments must be received a minimum of five clear working days before you need the licence/suspension to start. The day of submission is not included in the notice period.

Your application must be received by 3pm on the day of submission for it to be accepted for that day. If your application is received after this time it will be deemed as received the next working day therefore the start date will change.

We do not count bank and public holidays or Saturday and Sundays as notification days, so you should take these into account when arranging a licence/suspension. All licences are consecutive days.

Please apply to Transport for London if on a Red Route:

You must get a licence or permission from TfL for all items to be placed on a Red Route.

How to apply

Complete our online application form to apply for a skip licence.

After you have applied

We will get back to you within three working days. Once your skip licence is confirmed you must pay using the link below within 24 hours.

Pay for or cancel a skip licence

You can pay for or cancel your skip licence using our online form.

Submit and pay

View our skip and materials licence charges.

The licence will not be granted unless full payment has been received within 24 hours of sending our payment request. If we do not receive your payment within the deadline, we will offer you the next available start date.

There is no need to email the office to confirm you have made payment as we will receive a copy of your receipt.

Once the payment email has been sent to you, your application is considered as processed, and an admin fee may apply at this stage. Your licence will be sent via email within four business days of receiving the payment.

Renewals

A new application will be required if a licence is not renewed before the expiry date and relevant charges will apply.

Renewals will be counted as continuous rolling days and the appropriate tier rate will apply.

Contact

How to get in touch:

Wandsworth Council
Environment and Community Services Department
Inspection and Enforcement Team
PO Box 56518
London
SW18 9BS

Up to Skips licensing

Updated: 25/11/2024