Skip Bin Permits in Sydney, Council by Council
If the bin can go on your driveway, you do not need a permit. If it has to go on the street, every Sydney council has its own rules and its own fee. Here is what twelve of them actually charge.
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Short answer: you only need a council permit when the skip bin sits on the road, footpath or nature strip. Fees range from nothing (City of Sydney residents) to several hundred dollars. Action Bins already holds council permits for Mosman, Inner West, Randwick and Woollahra.
Updated October 2026.
Permit fees by council
| Council | Suburbs we cover | What it costs |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sydney | Darlinghurst, Erskineville | Residents exempt for up to 14 days on the roadway |
| Inner West | Inner West | Free for 7 days unmetered, then $148 a week. Only licensed bin companies can place a bin |
| Mosman | Mosman | Charged per day, parking lane only, from $28 |
| Randwick City | Randwick | $200 including the first 7 days, for a bin up to 3m |
| Woollahra | Woollahra | Annual approval held by the bin company |
| Sutherland Shire | Sutherland Shire, Sylvania | $45 for 2 days, $120 for 7, $230 for 14 |
| Georges River | Hurstville | $57 application plus $130 per bin per week |
| Bayside | Botany, Rockdale | $355 plus daily occupancy, waived for a single dwelling up to 5 days |
| Willoughby | Chatswood | $162.50 plus $261.50 per bin for 3 days, at least 10 business days notice |
| City of Parramatta | Parramatta | Zoned, $46.20 to $67.20 for the first day |
| Penrith City | Penrith | $307 for the section 68 approval |
| Campbelltown | Campbelltown | $13.50 per lineal metre per day |
Fees were taken from each council’s published fee schedule and permit pages in August 2026. Councils change their fees every July, so check with the council or ask us before you book. For Blacktown and some other western Sydney councils we could not verify a current fee from the council itself, so call and we will check for you.
Bin has to go on the street? Call and we will sort out what your council needs.
When you do not need a permit
- The bin sits on your driveway
- The bin sits anywhere inside your property boundary
- The bin is on a building site with its own approved site management plan
When you do
- The bin sits on the road or in a parking lane
- The bin sits on the footpath or nature strip
- The bin blocks any part of a public space
Tips that save money
Measure the driveway first. A 4m3 bin needs about 3.2 metres of clear run, plus height clearance for the truck. If it fits, the permit question disappears. See skip bin sizes for footprints.
Book only the days you need. Most councils charge by the day or the week. A clean out you can finish in a weekend should not carry a two week permit.
Use a company that already holds the approval. In councils where the approval sits with the bin company, such as Woollahra, there is nothing for you to apply for.
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Common questions
Do I need a council permit for a skip bin?
Only if the bin goes on the road, footpath or nature strip. A bin on your own driveway or inside your property line does not need a council permit anywhere in Sydney.
How much is a skip bin permit in Sydney?
It depends on the council. It ranges from nothing in the City of Sydney for residents, to a few hundred dollars in councils like Bayside, Penrith and Willoughby. The table on this page lists twelve councils.
Who applies for the skip bin permit?
In some councils the bin company holds the approval, in others the resident applies. Action Bins already holds council permits for Mosman, Inner West, Randwick and Woollahra.
How long does a skip bin permit take?
From same day to two weeks. Willoughby asks for at least 10 business days notice. Book the bin and the permit together if the bin has to go on the street.
What happens if I put a skip on the road without a permit?
Council can fine you and order the bin moved. The fine is usually far more than the permit would have cost.
Want the bin and the permit handled in one call?