Do you need a skip permit in Derby?
Yes, if the skip goes on the public highway. Derby City Council requires a permit for a skip on the road, the footway or a grass verge. The council issues permits for the city itself, and only skip companies can apply, so your supplier arranges it for you.
What a skip licence costs in Derby
A Derby City Council skip permit costs £60 and lasts 28 days. If the skip needs to stay longer, the company must reapply before the permit runs out, paying another £60 for each further 28 days. The fee is not refunded, even if the application is turned down. The council needs at least three working days' notice.
The first time a skip company applies, it must show public liability insurance of at least £2 million and a copy of its waste licence. If an inspection finds a skip that breaks the permit terms, the council charges an extra £60. Ask your supplier whether the permit is included in the price and what they charge for extensions on a longer job. Our skip permit guide covers the process.
Council rules for a skip on the road
- A permit is needed for any skip on the road, footway or grass verge.
- Residents' parking areas and parking meter bays can only be used when there is no other suitable spot.
- Skips that don't meet the permit conditions can be charged a £60 inspection fee.
Recycling centres near Derby
Raynesway Household Waste and Recycling Centre, Raynesway Park Drive, DE21 7BA, is Derby's recycling centre and serves Derby and Derbyshire residents using private vehicles. You may be asked for proof of address.
Visits from Monday to Saturday must be booked in advance through the council's free online booking system or by phoning Derby Direct, and you must arrive in the vehicle on the booking. Sunday visits need no booking but queues are likely. Each household gets 12 visits per calendar year, and the allowance resets on 1 January. The site opens 8am to 6pm on Monday, Saturday and Sunday, and noon to 6pm Tuesday to Friday, with last entry 10 minutes before closing.
Per visit you can bring up to 100kg of rubble, soil, concrete, mortar or turf, roughly four 25kg sacks, plus one other DIY category, such as one or two bathroom suite items, one or two doors or window frames, a small amount of plasterboard (not whole sheets), or carpet from one room. Bonded asbestos from minor repairs is accepted up to three sheets a year, double-wrapped, and you must tell staff on arrival. Sheds, fencing, decking and fitted kitchens are not accepted. Vans and pick-ups must be under 3.5 tonnes, trailers must be domestic and under 2m long, and vehicles over 2m high or with commercial branding may be turned away.
Bulky waste collection in Derby
Derby City Council charges per collection: £38.85 for one to three items, £45.69 for four, £51.95 for five and £57.29 for six, which is the maximum per collection. Fridges and freezers are £20 each, and three black sacks count as one item. The service will not take rubble, soil, turf, plasterboard, asbestos, carpets, bathroom suites, kitchen units, sheds or fence panels. Residents book and pay online through the council's account, and landlords and businesses use the commercial service instead.
Choosing a size
For heavy waste like soil or rubble, most suppliers limit you to a smaller skip, often 6 yards or less, because weight rather than volume is the limit. The size guide works it out from what you are clearing.
Skip hire in Derby: common questions
How much is a skip permit in Derby?
£60 for 28 days from Derby City Council, and another £60 for each further 28 days. The fee is not refundable.
Can I apply for a Derby skip permit myself?
No. Only skip companies can apply, so your supplier arranges the permit.
Do I need to book Raynesway recycling centre?
Yes, from Monday to Saturday. Sunday visits are first come, first served, and each household has 12 visits a year.
Will the bulky waste collection take my old bathroom or rubble?
No. Bathroom suites, kitchen units, rubble, soil and plasterboard are excluded, so renovation waste usually needs a skip.
Nearby: skip hire in Nottingham, skip hire in Leicester and skip hire in Stoke-on-Trent.
Council details checked October 2026. Fees, opening times and booking rules can change, so confirm them with the council or your supplier.