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Skip hire and waste in Chepstow
Monmouthshire permit £108 / 4 weeks — check the border.
Source: Monmouthshire County Council — Skip licences and permits · Checked: 2026-09-01 · Skip hire and waste rules relevant to Chepstow, Wales
Highway skip permit £108 per 4 weeks from 1 April 2026 (£27 per extra week) — confirm who applies. Skip hire is extra. Border addresses may sit in a different council.
What to know
Chepstow (Cas-gwent) is the Wye and Severn border town under the racecourse — race days fill ranks; Monmouthshire taxi table, not Newport’s.
Skip hire in Chepstow
On the public highway (Bridge Street approaches, Bulwark Road, town-centre side streets), your skip company should arrange a Monmouthshire County Council permit: £108 per 4 weeks, plus £27 for each extra week. The hire firm applies.
Private driveways need no highway permit. Avoid placing skips on race-day pinch points without checking road closures and access with the council and your hire company.
What to check
From Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse. A skip on a public road needs a council permit — confirm who applies and the fee.
Local markers for this chapter: Cas-gwent, Severn, border, racecourse.
Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse — highway; what you cannot tip.
How to hire a skip in Chepstow
A skip on a Chepstow street usually needs a council permit. Driveway placements are simpler.
- Decide driveway or streetA skip on the public highway usually needs a permit and lights. Driveway placements still have weight limits and collection windows.
- Confirm who gets the permitOften the skip company applies — confirm it is included and who pays the council fee before delivery.
- Match size to the jobA 4-yard skip suits a small bathroom refit; 8-yard for a kitchen. Overfilling is not allowed.
- Ask what you cannot tipPlasterboard, asbestos, tyres and some construction wastes are restricted. Ask before you fill.
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Also know
Common questions
- What should I know about skip hire in Chepstow?
- Chepstow (Cas-gwent) is the Wye and Severn border town under the racecourse — race days fill ranks; Monmouthshire taxi table, not Newport’s. A typical hop is Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse. Cas-gwent is the Welsh name for the same town.
- What should I check before I book skip hire in Chepstow?
- Hours, price and skip permit. Chepstow (Cas-gwent) is the Wye and Severn border town under the racecourse — race days fill ranks; Monmouthshire taxi table, not Newport’s. A typical hop is Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse.
- How do I choose skip hire in Chepstow?
- Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse. People also mention wait and load and mini skip.
- Do you rank skip hire in Chepstow?
- No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain skip permit and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Chepstow station to the town gate / racecourse.
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