In Brussels, placing a skip on the public road (street, pavement, parking space) requires a municipal permit to occupy the public highway. On private ground you generally do not need one, but the lorry must be able to get in.
How does the permit work?
Each of the 19 municipalities has its own procedure and lead times: ask your municipality’s relevant department or let your contractor handle it. At ProDemolition we apply for the permit and, the day before delivery, reserve the space with barriers displaying it.
Which skip size?
It depends on volume and weight: once broken, materials take up more space than in place (bulking). We offer skips from 6 to 30 m³. Estimate your needs with our rubble calculator or, for a house clearance, the clearance volume estimator.
Good practice
- Sort from the start: inert, wood, metal, plastic.
- Do not fill above the rim.
- Keep out prohibited waste (hazardous products, asbestos): it follows a separate route.
- Tell your neighbours the delivery date.
- Use closed skips for cardboard or contaminated waste.
See: skip hire.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a skip on the street?
Yes, the municipality must authorise use of the public road. We handle it.
And on private ground?
Generally not, but the lorry must have access.
Can anything go in a skip?
No: hazardous waste and asbestos follow specific routes.
Further reading
Architects: preparing a tender for a strip-out contractor
Drawings, elements to keep, phasing, waste: what to provide for comparable bids.
Interior demolition cost in Brussels: what drives the quote
Why two “identical” demolition jobs never cost the same, and how to get an accurate quote.
Asbestos before works in Belgium: when do you need a survey?
Older building, demolition, renovation: how to spot the risk and who to contact.