Skip Bin Permit City of Cockburn
If your skip is going on a road, footpath, nature strip or parking bay in the City of Cockburn area, that is council land and the rules below apply. On your own driveway or property, they generally do not.
City of Cockburn skip bin permit at a glance
| Permit needed for public land | Yes |
|---|---|
| What the council calls it | Temporary placement of Sea Container and Skip Bin application |
| Permit fee | Not published online — contact the council |
| Allow | Minimum 5 business days for processing |
| Maximum period | 14 days on the verge |
Read from the council's own website on 27 August 2026. Councils change fees and conditions — check the current City of Cockburn page before you book.
Conditions the council sets
- Skip bin must not be larger than 8m3
- Can only be placed on the verge for a maximum of 14 days
- Must not be located on a footpath (where possible)
- Not to impede the vision of adjacent property owners
- Not to impede the street tree (where possible)
How to apply
Applications go through City of Cockburn directly, not through us. Start here, and allow Minimum 5 business days for processing. Book the bin for a date that gives the permit time to come through, and have your delivery address and dates ready.
Skip bin prices in the City of Cockburn area
Live prices from our supplier network, checked 27 August 2026, across 6 nearby postcodes. Bins start from $310 for a 2m³ in this area, and every price includes delivery, collection and disposal on a 7-day hire.
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- Maddington 6109 — from $310
- Thornlie 6108 — from $310
- Welshpool 6106 — from $312
- Kensington 6151 — from $310
- Bateman 6150 — from $310
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A note on what we can and cannot tell you
We hire skip bins; we do not issue permits and we cannot apply on your behalf. The details above are what City of Cockburn published at the time we checked, reproduced so you can plan — the council's own page is always the authority.