Skip bin permit

You must not place skip bins or other bulk rubbish containers on a road, nature strip, reserve, or other Council land unless you have a permit. If you place a skip bin on public land without a valid permit, you may be fined up to $800.

We understand that you might require the use of a skip/rubbish bin as part of a clean-up at home.

You must obtain a skip bin permit before you arrange for a container to be placed on a road or on Council land. This is to ensure public safety, protection of drainage and to avoid potential damage to road surfaces.

The maximum permit period is five days.

If the skip can fit on your own property, then you don't need a permit.

It's important that if you do need a permit, that you apply a minimum of five working days prior to it being delivered. This allows us time to check that it's safe to have the skip/bin in your proposed location.

If you want us to check the location prior to submitting your permit contact us on 9217 2170 (as it's a non-refundable application fee). It's also important to keep in mind that placing a skip on public land without a permit may result in a fine.

Permit conditions

permit fee is non-refundable
skip bin may not protrude onto footpaths
skip bin may not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle flow
skip bin must not be placed in time restricted parking areas (No Stopping Areas, Clearways, Loading Zones or Bus Zones)
it must be placed a minimum of 10 metres from any intersection and not cover any type of service pit
if the skip is on the road between sunset and sunrise it must have a clearly placed amber light to alert motorists. This rule does not apply if the bin is:
- under 1.8m wide
- has reflecting bands as per VicRoads code of practice
all rubbish and material placed in or around the skip bin with or without consent must be removed
conditions are subject to change without notice
breach or permit conditions or any other legislation may result in Cancellation of the permit and/or fines being issued

Apply for a permit

You will require either an electronic or hard copy of your bin company's current public liability policy when applying for a permit.

The cost for a residential permit is $91.80.

If you prefer, you can apply in person at our customer service counter located at 25 Ferres Boulevard in South Morang.

If you need assistance please call us on 9217 2170.

Apply for a Skip Bin permit online

Shipping or storage containers

If you need a shipping container you will also require a permit. The cost of the permit is $214.25.

Due to the size of containers, on most occasions it will need to be placed on public and (road or nature strip in front of your property).

This is to ensure public safety, protection of drainage and to avoid potential damage to the road surface. If however the container does fit on your property, you don't require a permit.

The permit period is maximum 48 hours.

It's important that if you do need a permit, you apply a minimum of seven working days prior to it being delivered. This allows us time to check that it's safe to have the container in your proposed location.

If you want us to check prior to submitting your permit please call us on 9217 2170.

It's important to know that placing a container on public land without a permit may result in a fine.

Permit conditions

permit fee is non-refundable
container may not protrude into footpaths
container may not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle flow
container must not be placed in time restricted parking areas. No Stopping areas, Clearways, Loading Zones or Bus Zones
it must be placed a minimum of 10 metres from any intersection and not cover any type of service pit
if the skip is on the road between sunset and sunrise it must have a clearly placed amber light to alert motorists.
conditions are subject to change without notice
breach or permit conditions or any other legislation may result in cancellation of the permit and/or fines being issued

Apply for a permit

It's important that if you need a permit, please apply a minimum of seven working days prior to it being delivered.

This allows us time to check that it's safe to have the container in your proposed location,

You will require either an electronic or hard copy of your bin company's current public liability policy when applying for a permit.

If you prefer, you can apply in person at the Customer Service counter at the Civic Centre – 25 Ferres Boulevard South Morang. If you need assistance please contact customer service on 9217 2170 during business hours Monday – Friday.

Apply for a Shipping Container permit online

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