Waste Removal & Skip Rules in Petersfield

Do You Need a Skip Permit in Petersfield?

If a skip is placed on a public road, a permit from Hampshire County Council is normally required. If it’s placed on your driveway or private land, no permit is needed.

Most skip companies will arrange the permit for you, but you should allow:

• 1–3 working days for approval
• Additional fees on top of skip hire

Where permits are commonly required

• Narrow streets near Petersfield town centre
• Areas with limited on-street parking (e.g. central terraces)
• Shared-access roads where a skip blocks movement

Where permits are usually not needed

• Driveways in Sheet, Liss and many suburban roads
• Private lanes in rural areas (Buriton, Froxfield, Langrish)
• Off-road parking bays or private forecourts

What Size Skip Do You Need?

Landscaping waste varies massively depending on soil type, sub-base depth and the scale of the project.

Common sizes used for local landscaping work

• 4-yard skip: Small patios, turf removal
• 6-yard skip: Medium patios and mixed waste
• 8-yard skip: Driveways, heavy soil/clay
• Grab lorry: Large projects with lots of spoil

Properties in Steep, Buriton and some hillside areas often require grab lorries due to access or the sheer volume of chalk/soil being removed.

Restrictions: What Cannot Go in a Skip

Skips can take most landscaping materials, but NOT:

• Paints or solvents
• Tyres
• Electrical appliances
• Batteries
• Gas bottles
• Asbestos
• Large tree stumps (varies by company)

Soil mixed with rubble may also incur extra charges depending on the skip company.

Skip Placement Rules in Petersfield

Lights & Reflectors

Any skip placed on a public road during hours of darkness must have:

• Safety lights
• Reflective markings
• Clear company branding

Parking Bay Restrictions

Certain controlled zones in Petersfield restrict skip placement. These areas may require:

• Special permission from the council
• Temporary suspension of a parking bay
• Additional signage

For most suburban streets outside the centre, skips are straightforward.

Alternative Waste Removal Options

Grab Lorries

Ideal for:

• Steep driveways or tight sites
• Large volumes of chalk or clay
• Garden rebuilds removing 10+ tonnes of spoil

Skip Bags

Useful for:

• Small gardens with poor access
• Lawns, turf, hedge cuttings
• Light mixed waste

Direct Tip Runs (Where Access Allows)

Some small-scale projects use van loads rather than skips, but this is usually only viable for light waste.

How Much Waste Does Landscaping Generate?

A typical garden project in Petersfield produces more waste than most homeowners expect.

Rough guide:

• Small patio: 2–4 tonnes
• Medium patio: 6–9 tonnes
• Driveway: 8–14+ tonnes
• Full garden rebuild: 15–40+ tonnes

Clay-heavy areas (Liss/Oakhanger) and chalk banks (Steep/Buriton) often produce significantly more waste due to deeper sub-base requirements.

Environmental Responsibility

Reputable skip and grab companies in Petersfield typically recycle:

• Hardcore
• Soil/stone
• Metals
• Mixed aggregates

We only use licensed waste carriers and ensure all waste streams are handled properly.

Areas We Cover

Petersfield · Sheet · Steep · Buriton · Liss · Rogate · Langrish · Froxfield · East Meon · West Harting · South Harting · South Downs villages

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Whether you’re planning a full garden rebuild or a small patio, we can advise on the most efficient and cost-effective waste removal option.

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