Residents or business wanting to place a skip on the highway

Residents or businesses who want to place a skip on the highway (public road) in Birmingham must contact a skip operator registered with Birmingham City Council.

Members of the public cannot apply for skip permits themselves. Only skip operators registered with Birmingham City Council can apply.

View current registered skip operators

A registered skip operator must apply for a skip licence on behalf of a resident or business.

You do not need a skip permit to place a skip on private land, such as a private driveway.

Page last updated: 28 April 2026