A quick permit
Trafford Council's skip permit costs £49.35 and lasts up to 28 days. Only the skip hire company can apply, giving at least 2 working days' notice, and the council aims to process applications within 24 hours. Lights must be shown from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
Match days at Old Trafford
On football match days, permit-only parking applies in Gorse Hill, and five more schemes cover the cricket ground. If your job is in Stretford or near either stadium, avoid match days for delivery and collection, or ask the supplier to work around them.
Drive or road?
A skip that stands entirely on your drive or private land needs no permit from the council. If the lorry can reach it, that's the simplest option in suburbs like Sale and Timperley. Otherwise the permit covers the road outside. The size guide helps you choose.