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How to get a Skip Permit in Kent

Haydn Morgans · Oct 30, 2019 ·

Do I need a permit to book a skip?

Yes, if you need to place your skip on a highway or road. But, don’t worry it is down to the ‘owner’ of the skip to apply for the permit from the local council. If you’re hiring a skip you will need to liaise with your skip company to get them to apply for a skip permit. It is recommended you also discuss with your skip supplier 5 days prior to needing the skip.

Getting a Skip Permit in Kent

If you’re looking to book a skip for a residential job and you think you’ll have to place the skip on a highway in Kent, then it’s necessary that a skip permit is obtained from your local authority. If you do not have a skip permit then expect to receive a fine of up to £80 for inspection and permit fees.

If you own the skip you wish to place and you are not hiring from a company, then follow the link to Kent County Council’s E-Skip Online Application.

But, don’t worry as stated this is a job for the skip provider to carry out. If you’re looking to book a skip from us at RML then don’t fret we will carry out all the necessary paperwork to get your skip placed where you need it. Simply call us on 01795 227 576 , email us at rmlkent@outlook.com or submit a form here.

Please be aware though the approval can sometimes take up a period of 3 days to receive the permit, so it is essential that you contact us before you wish your skip to be delivered so we can begin the necessary arrangements.

Please note that it is necessary for KCC Highways, Transportation and Waste to receive an application for a skip permit, 5 working days prior to the intended placing of a skip on the highway. It is expected that a 3 day notice for any renewal is given.

-Taken from the Skip Licence Pack

If however you are unsure whether you can fit the right skip on your drive, private property or need to place it on a driveway then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, where our experienced office team can advise and help you with figuring out the best course of action for your waste removal needs. Simply call us on 01795 227 576, email us at rmlkent@outlook.com or submit a form here.

Regardless, before you think about ordering a skip to be placed on a highway, Kent County Council outlines a few conditions in their Skip Licence Pack. Below are a few conditions that are pertinent to the receiver of the skip.

  1. Each skip shall be positioned so that it does not impede the surface water drainage of the highway or obstruct access to any manhole or the apparatus of any Statutory Undertaker or the Council.
  2. Where more than one skip is on the highway at any one time, the skips shall be positioned as closely as possible to each other. No skip should obstruct the access to any premises unless the consent of the occupier of these premises has been obtained.
  3. No skip, when placed on the highway, shall contain any explosive, noxious or any other dangerous material which is likely to putrefy or which otherwise is, or is likely to become a nuisance to users of the highway. All material placed in a skip shall be correctly disposed of.
  4. During use, the contents of the skip shall be kept ‘damped-down’ to prevent nuisance from dust, and spillage on the highway shall be immediately removed.
  5. No skip shall partly or wholly obstruct a footway without the express permission of KCC Highways, Transportation and Waste, and is conditional upon the provision of a 1.5 metre wide pedestrian walkway. This walkway is to be cordoned off in accordance with the Department of Transport ‘Traffic Sign Manual’ Chapter 8.
  6. A skip shall be removed as soon as practicably possible once it has finished being used by the customer, and should not remain on the highway after its permit has expired.
  7. Any location given on the permit application shall be unambiguous and will include property numbers where possible, rather than proper names of private properties or businesses.
  8. Should a skip be in a position on the public highway where payment is necessary for parking (for example in a Pay and Display Zone), it is the responsibility of the owner of the skip to place any necessary monies with the relevant authorities, prior to placement of the skip on the highway.
  9. No Skip shall be placed in, on or along any part of a bus stop, bus route and or bus clearway. KCC Highways, Transportation and Waste should be contacted if this is unavoidable prior to your application being submitted.

As stated before, if you wish to discuss any of the information above plus any other queries you may have about booking a skip or waste disposal. All queries can be handled by our experienced office staff who will be able to answer all your queries. Simply call us on 01795 227 576, email us at rmlkent@outlook.com or submit a form here.

What is a Waste Metal bin & why do I need one?

Haydn Morgans · Sep 17, 2019 ·

Every industry produces waste. In 2012, commercial, construction & industrial waste accounted for almost 75% of the 200 million tonnes of waste generated in the UK & scrap metal is a large part of that. It is now widely known that waste, if not disposed of or recycled efficiently, has a negative effect on the environment and costs organisations money….and this is where your Waste Metal Bin comes in.

The methods of managing & controlling waste in order of preference, as set out in a European Union Directive in 2008 are:

Prevention

Ideally, prevention is, of course the best method of managing waste. Prevention involves using less material, keeping products for longer, reusing materials and using materials that are less hazardous to the environment.

Preparation for Reuse

Preparation for reuse involves checking, cleaning and repairing objects so that they avoid becoming waste.

Recycling

Recycling is what can be done with your waste once it has been produced. Recycling will turn it in a new product which is, by far, the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your waste materials.

If your organisation produces any amounts of waste metal, then Waste Metal Bins are the ideal solution. Place one in the corner of your workspace and throw in your scrap metal chips, electrical components etc. until it’s full. Then call your supplier who, not only collects it, but weighs and pays you for your scrap metal! Environmentally friendly and cost efficient.

Disposal

Disposal is the least preferred option because the waste will end up at landfill or be incinerated without any energy being recovered.

As part of your organisation’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/what-corporate-social-responsibility

and under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, organisations have a duty to ensure that their waste is safely disposed of in a way that adheres to the law.

Reducing your environmental impact through different CSR initiatives, such as waste and resource management, can also greatly benefit your business.

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