Do you need a skip permit in Slough?
Yes, if the skip will stand on the public highway. Slough Borough Council's streetworks team issues permits for skips on the road, pavement or verge in the borough. A skip on a private driveway or other private land needs no council permit, although you need the owner's agreement if the land isn't yours.
What a skip licence costs in Slough
Slough Borough Council doesn't publish its skip permit fee online, so ask your supplier what the permit costs and whether it's included in their price. A permit lasts 14 days, and the skip company can ask for renewals of 7 days at a time.
Only skip companies registered with Slough Borough Council can be issued a permit; householders can't apply. Registration lets the council check that a company has the right insurance and follows its guidelines and safety rules. If you hire a skip, it's your responsibility to make sure it has been authorised, and the council's streetworks team can confirm whether a company is registered. The skip permit guide explains how permits work.
Check which council covers the address
The permit comes from the highway authority for the road where the skip will stand, not from the town in the postal address. If you're near the edge of Slough, confirm the council before you book. For the neighbouring borough, see skip hire in Windsor and Maidenhead, or compare skip hire across Berkshire.
Recycling centres near Slough
Slough residents can use three recycling centres, one run by Slough Borough Council and two by Buckinghamshire Council:
- Chalvey Household Waste Recycling Centre, White Hart Road, off Spackmans Way, SL1 2SF. Open every day including bank holidays, 9am to 5pm from October to March and 9am to 6pm from April to September, with last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
- Burnham, Crowpiece Lane, SL2 3TG, a Buckinghamshire Council site open 9am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday.
- Langley, Langley Park Road, SL3 6DD, a Buckinghamshire Council site closed for repairs and due to reopen in spring 2027.
Chalvey is for residents of Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Bring photo ID and proof of address; without them you may be turned away or charged for all your DIY waste. A height barrier keeps out vans and pickups, which are sent to the council's waste transfer station on the same depot, while small trailers are allowed.
Check in with staff before unloading DIY waste. A small amount is free, for up to 4 visits in any 4 weeks, and anything over the free allowance is paid for by card before you tip. Chalvey doesn't take mud or soil, and plasterboard goes into a separate container at the waste transfer station. For Burnham and Langley, check Buckinghamshire Council's rules before you visit.
Bulky waste collection in Slough
Slough Borough Council collects up to 5 bulky items plus up to 2 fridges or freezers per booking, charged per item with a minimum charge per collection. Book and pay online through the council's waste portal; bookings can't be changed or refunded once submitted. Items are collected on your next bin day from where you normally leave your refuse bin, not from inside the home. A table and four chairs counts as five items and a three-piece suite as three. Households where everyone is a pensioner or registered disabled get a discount on two collections a year. The council's published charges differ between its pages, so confirm the current price on the booking form.
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 Slough: common questions
How long does a Slough skip permit last?
A Slough Borough Council skip permit lasts 14 days. The skip company can request renewals of 7 days at a time if you need the skip longer.
Can I get a skip permit myself in Slough?
No. Permits are only issued to skip companies registered with Slough Borough Council. If the skip goes on your driveway, no permit is needed.
How much does a skip permit cost in Slough?
The council doesn't publish the fee online. Ask your supplier for the permit cost and whether their price already includes it.
Can I take soil or rubble to Chalvey?
Rubble from small DIY jobs is accepted, free up to the allowance and charged above it, but Chalvey doesn't take mud or soil. Bring photo ID and proof of address, and use a car or small trailer rather than a van.
Council details checked October 2026. Fees, opening times and booking rules can change, so confirm them with the council or your supplier.