Do I need a permit for a skip bin in Hornsby Shire?

Only on public land. Council's own wording is that approval is required to place skip bins or containers on footpaths, nature strips and road shoulders, while containers on private property incur no fee and need no application.

How much does a skip bin permit cost in Hornsby?

$144.00 on the Year 26/27 fee schedule, covering a 14-day permit period.

Where in Hornsby Shire does the skip bin permit apply?

Anywhere the bin sits on a footpath, nature strip or road shoulder across the Hornsby local government area, including Hornsby, Berowra, Mount Colah and Pennant Hills.

Skip Bin Permit Hornsby Shire Council

Hornsby Shire draws a clean line: a skip bin on your own driveway or yard is free and needs no paperwork, but the moment it's on a footpath, nature strip or road shoulder anywhere from Hornsby to Berowra, Mount Colah, Pennant Hills or Arcadia, Council's permit and its fee apply.

Hornsby Shire Council skip bin permit at a glance

Permit needed for public land	Yes
Council's own wording	"Council approval is required to place skip bins or containers on footpaths, nature strips and road shoulders." Private property: "Containers placed on private property do not incur a fee and no application is necessary."
Permit fee (Year 26/27)	$144.00, covering a 14-day permit period
Processing time	Not stated on Council's own site

Read from Hornsby Shire Council's own Traffic and Road Safety Fees and Charges document (Year 26/27) on 4 September 2026. Check the current page before booking.

What the fee covers

The $144.00 fee is a single flat rate for a 14-day permit — Council doesn't publish shorter or longer tiers for skip bins specifically
Nothing is payable, and no application is needed, if the container stays wholly on private property
The permit applies across footpaths, nature strips and road shoulders anywhere in the Hornsby local government area

How to apply

Hornsby runs skip bin permit applications through its own online licensing portal, linked from the Apply for a Permit page. General enquiries are on 02 9847 6666.

Skip bin prices in the Hornsby Shire area

Live prices pulled from our booking engine on 4 September 2026: in Hornsby 2077 a 4m³ mini skip starts from $635, GST included, with delivery and pickup built into the price.

skip bin hire hornsby — 4m³ from $635
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A note on what we can and cannot tell you

We hire skip bins; we don't issue the permit ourselves. The details above are what Hornsby Shire Council had published when we checked — the council's own page and portal are the current word.