Yes – in many cases you are allowed to put a skip on your driveway and it is very easy as more often than not no council permit is required. It is usually necessary to have a permit only when the skip sits on a public street or pavement.
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Common rules (and quick checks)
Getting to the right place: Is the access ok for a lorry with room to reverse in and drop off your skip? Clear sight lines to cars, bins and low branches.
Protection of the surface: Skips are heavy as well, filled in the more weight moves with it. Enquire about boards/wooden bearers to protect block paving, tarmac or resin with your skip company. For Skip Hire Norfolk, visit https://www.kentskips.com
Proximity to doors and garages: Provide space for door operation, garage clearance and sight lines.
The weight limit: A 6 yard skip with rubble/soil is preferably to be used for driveways (a larger capacity can cause driveway damage due to becoming overweight)!
Tips for neighbours (things to avoid that lead to larger headaches):
Let your neighbours know if the skip is likely to encroach upon shared access or parking.
Stay neat: Bundle larger items to be evenly loaded and prevent spillage.
Chokepoint on early/late noise: Attempt to isolate the bulk of loading in day hours.
Avoid overfilling: skips with waste well above the top renders it impossible to transport, and results in flying debris on the road.
When not to follow this plan:
Driveway too small or steep, shared driveway (wait-and-load) Limited street space plus permit-based roadside locations.
Need help choosing a size? When you speak to the skip company they will ask what waste your clearing needs are and advise on size.