If you place a skip on a public road you are required by law to purchase permit from your local council.
Below are a few of the most common question we receive regarding skip permits, sometimes referred to as skip licenses. We have also tried to list as many of the councils in Ireland, including a link to their website. Hopefully this is a helpful resource in finding where, when and how to get a skip permit.
If your skip is placed on your driveway or private property you dont need a permit. On the other hand if you place it on a pavement or public road you will require a permit, sometimes known as a license
Skip permits generally last for between one and four weeks, but this differs from council to council. You also need to take into account that it takes at least three or four days for you to receive your skip permit from your council, after you make application.
Skip permits generally take at least three to four days from the day that you apply for your permit, before receiving them from the council.
Some councils only like to deal directly with skip hire companies, while others require you to apply directly for a permit. When you order a skip on Skip Hire Comparison, we will inform you if you need to get the permit, or if the permit is ordered via the skip hire company.
The cost depends on what council you fall under and also how long you want to put the skip on the road.
