Limited to 12 visits per year.
Do you still have to book for the tip Gloucester?
Put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the requirement to book a visit has been retained as it has reduced queuing and congestion around all sites.
Can you take a sofa to the tip South Gloucestershire?
You can take household waste and recycling, including large items such as mattresses, carpets and DIY waste. You must sort your recyclables before you visit. If any of your waste has been produced from a business or commercial activity you cannot bring it to our recycling centres.
What time does Gloucester tip shut?
The Household Recycling Centres are open 9am to 5pm during summer time hours (BST) and 10am to 4pm during winter time hours (GMT) and each site is closed one day per week (Fosse Cross and Oak Quarry closed Tuesdays, Pyke Quarry and Wingmoor Farm closed Wednesdays, and Hempsted closed Thursdays).
Can you take hard core to the tip?
Hardcore, soil, plasterboard, bonded asbestos and tyres are not classed as household waste and are expensive for the council to dispose of. The council does not have to accept this non-household waste for free. Around half of councils charge for these items.
Can I take a bed to the local tip?
Take your mattress to the local tip
If you have a vehicle large enough to transport your mattress, you can take the mattress to the tip. However, it may just end up as a landfill, so you may prefer to pay up and let the council collect the mattress, or you might wish to take the mattress to a recycling centre.
Can you take pots and pans to the tip?
Pots and pans can’t be recycled from home, but if they’re in good condition, you can donate them to charity or pass them on using platforms like Olio, Freecycle or Gumtree, to name just a few. If they’re beyond use, recycle them at your local household waste recycling centre.
Can I take divan bed to tip?
You can take your mattress to the tip, but this option is extremely labour intensive, and you will require a van to transport it. Some local tips will require you to have a permit, too, so it is worth checking online if you choose to go down this route.
Can you take knives to the tip?
Most waste disposal sites include a skip for scrap metal, where you can take blunt knives and other sharp kitchen implements.
How do I get rid of a mattress Gloucester?
You could contact one of the organisations below to see if they could recycle your unwanted items.
- Furniture Recycling Project 01452 302303 or email.
- Emmaus Gloucester 01452 413095 or email.
- British Heart Foundation Re-Use Shop 0844 4125000.
Do I need to book to go to my local tip?
To visit one of our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) you must book a slot in advance.
Can I take a mattress to Gloucester tip?
You can bring other household waste to our centres (e.g. mattresses, sofas, garden furniture, child car seats etc) but we are unable to recycle it at present.
What time does the dump open in Gloucester?
Hours of Operation
The Waste Management Convenience Centers in Gloucester County operate on the following schedule: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can you take radiators to tip?
You can also recycle non-electric radiators. Once disconnected, tip out the radiator to remove water and make it as light as possible to transport. Your local council can confirm whether your nearest HWRC will accept the radiator.
How much does it cost to get rid of hardcore?
Take to any household waste recycling centre. You will be charged £4 per bag/item for the disposal of hardcore. There is a limit of 5 bags/items per day.
Can you take engine oil to the tip?
You can play your part by making sure that you dispose of your old engine oil responsibly. The simplest way to do this is to put it inside the container your new oil came in, and take it to your local council recycling centre to be disposed of.
Can you put duvets in the tip?
Aside from the take back scheme below, duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable and should be disposed of in the waste bin or at a Recycling Centre. However, some animal charities may be able to use these items for bedding – check locally.
Can I take sofa to local tip?
Most tips or Local Recycling Centres, as they’re officially known, will happily accept your sofa and, where possible, will recycle or reuse as much of the sofa as possible.
How can I get rid of my mattress for free?
Consider these options:
- Take the mattress to a recycling centre.
- Donate the mattress to charity.
- Hire a mattress removal service.
- Contact your local council.
- Buy a new mattress that comes with a disposal service.
Can I put a vacuum cleaner in the bin?
Vacuum cleaners are not accepted in your local council’s kerbside residual or recycling bin, box or bag. Vacuum cleaners can be recycled at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. ELECTRICAL FACTS: Most electrical items are recyclable and some need to be disposed of safely.
Can I put paint tins in my black bin?
Can you put old paint in the rubbish bin? Again, no. Just as you can’t simply pour unused paint down the drain, you can’t chuck old paint tins in the bin either. Liquid paint isn’t allowed in landfill sites so your council won’t accept it.