Do you need a skip permit in Hull?
Yes, if the skip will be on the public highway, which means the road, the pavement or a verge. Hull City Council is the highway authority for the city and issues the permit through its network management team. A skip on private land, such as your own drive or yard, is off the highway and does not need a highway permit.
What a skip permit costs in Hull
Hull City Council charges £32 for a skip permit, and each permit covers one week. A longer job needs an extension, which the skip company requests from the council, so a month on the road means paying for several weeks.
- Only companies on the council's approved list of skip contractors can apply, and the permit is issued to the company, not the householder.
- The request gives the skip's location, size, start date and how long it will stay.
- The council says processing can take up to 3 working days, so give your supplier a few days' notice.
- Approved companies are invoiced monthly for all their permits, and the council contacts the company directly if a request is refused.
A skip firm that is not on the approved list cannot get a permit for a skip on a Hull road, so ask before you book. Our skip permit guide covers lighting, marking and other national rules.
Recycling centres in Hull
Hull City Council runs three household waste recycling centres, open every day from 10am to 5pm. They close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and shut at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
- Burma Drive household waste recycling centre, Burma Drive, HU9 5SD
- Sutton Fields household waste recycling centre, Amsterdam Road, HU7 0XF. Access is currently restricted to the Holwell Road and Rotterdam Road end.
- Wiltshire Road household waste recycling centre, Wiltshire Road, HU4 6PA. The only Hull site that takes asbestos.
The sites are for Hull residents' own household waste, not business or trade waste. Show your resident's pass in the car window, or bring a recent utility or council tax bill or your driving licence as proof of a Hull address.
Rubble, soil and plasterboard
All three centres have separate containers for soil, hardcore and plasterboard, and attendants can help you sort a mixed load. Asbestos must be double bagged or wrapped and sealed in heavy-duty plastic, and you unload it into the asbestos container yourself at Wiltshire Road. Split, unsealed or lightweight bags are refused.
Vans and trailers
You need a council permit to bring waste in a van, a pickup or a trailer larger than 6ft by 4ft or with more than one axle. Permits are free but limited to a set number of visits per household each year, and are only for Hull residents who pay council tax to Hull City Council. With a permit you book a slot, and a hired van needs a hire agreement showing a Hull address.
Bulky waste collection in Hull
Hull City Council gives residents who live at the property and pay council tax a free bulky collection allowance each year for a limited number of items, with further collections charged. You book online and get a reference number to change or cancel the booking, at least 2 working days before collection.
DIY items are always charged, whether or not you have free allowance left. These include radiators, boilers, bathroom suites, kitchen units, doors, window frames, fencing, decking and dismantled sheds. The council itself notes that when the total for a collection gets high, a skip may work out cheaper.
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 Hull: common questions
How much is a skip permit in Hull?
£32, covering one week. Longer jobs need an extension from the council for each further week.
Who can get a skip permit in Hull?
Only skip companies on Hull City Council's approved contractor list. Your supplier applies, and the permit is issued to the company.
Where can I take asbestos in Hull?
Only to Wiltshire Road household waste recycling centre, double bagged and sealed in heavy-duty plastic.
Will Hull City Council collect kitchen units or a bathroom suite?
Yes, but these count as DIY items and are always charged. For a full refit, a skip is often the simpler option.
Council details checked October 2026. Fees, opening times and booking rules can change, so confirm them with the council or your supplier.