As they'll know precisely what's required, the quickest way to apply for one and the right place to go, it is preferable to order from a skip hire provider which will get the mandatory permit on your behalf. Setting the skip somewhere on your property is clearly the preferred option, even if it is necessary to temporarily take down a couple of fencing panels to get it in, because this sidesteps the need for permits, licences and that type of bother. If you need to get a permit yourself, it is quite simple to apply for one online. Skips positioned on main roads need to have night lamps, traffic cones and reflective markings to alert other road users, you might be fined up to a grand if you fail to do this.