Making an appointment is easy to do and is free of charge. Residents using a van of any size or a large trailer are allowed a maximum of 12 visits over the year to recycle and dispose of household waste (this includes green and garden waste).
Can I take a Transit van to the tip?
Yes, and you’ll need to view your local authority’s waste and recycling information for the specifics. In general, you won’t be able to take prohibited items (such as asbestos, petrol or car parts). And you won’t be able to take commercial waste under a domestic permit.
Can I take a van to Brighton tip?
Residents can visit our household waste recycling sites by car. If you’re in a van or commercial vehicle, you’ll need photo ID and proof you live in the city.
Can you take a van to the tip Liverpool?
Permits for vans, flatbeds or trailers
You will need a permit if you are carrying your waste in a van, flatbed or trailer (between 2-3 metres long). Permits are free and you can apply for a permit via the MWDA website or call 0151 236 0305.
Can I take a van to Bidston tip?
You must book an appointment if you are using a van, whether hired or owned or for a trailer between 2m and 3m in length. Please be aware that if there are queuing vehicles towards closing time, site staff will notify any vehicles that may not be able to gain access and stop additional vehicles from joining the queue.
Can I take a Luton van to the tip?
Vehicles including trailers larger than 1.8m x 1.2m and those with double axel wheels are not permitted on site at any time. The following vehicles require a permit to access HWRCs: vans. pick-ups/ crew cabs.
What does a waste carriers Licence allow me to do?
What is a Waste Carriers Licence? If you carry waste on the public highway, you must have a valid Waste Carriers Licence. This applies to any business that transports, buys, sells or disposes of waste or arranges for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste.
What days can vans go to Brighton tip?
Vans are only permitted to use our sites on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Van drivers must bring photo ID (for example a driving licence) and one other form of ID such as a recent utility or Council Tax bill that contains your home address. It is illegal to tip any trade/business waste at our sites.
Are vans allowed in the tip South Shields?
Which vehicles can visit. The type of vehicle you drive affects if you can visit the Recycling Village and if you need to get a permit. You can visit the Recycling Village in a van (including those with flatbeds) between 9.30am to 11am. You need a permit.
Can you take mattress to tip UK?
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.
What can you take to the tip UK?
What you can take to the household waste recycling centre (tip)
- green garden waste.
- wood and chipboards.
- cardboard.
- paper.
- metal.
- large electrical items.
- small electrical items.
- hard plastics.
Can I take car tyres to the local tip?
If you change them at home, tyre companies may be able to dispose of your tyres for a small charge. Unwanted tyres can be taken to Recycling Centres – find your nearest below. There may be a limit to how many you can take and you may also be charged. It’s best to check with your local authority first.
Can I take a fridge to my local tip?
Check whether your local council will collect fridges and freezers. Or take to any household waste recycling centre. Old fridges and freezers are hazardous waste due to the gases they contain. The gases have to be recovered safely before the fridges and freezers can be recycled.
Can you take a van to the tip UK?
You can bring trailers as well as a car as long as you’re not exceeding the limit on soil, rubble, hardcore, tyres and asbestos. Sides of trailers must not be built up to allow for more capacity; as this is unsafe, access will not be granted to site.
What can you take to the tip Wirral?
Tips (household waste recycling centres) are provided by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and accept a range of household materials for recycling, from batteries, cans and cardboard, through to garden clippings, glass bottles and wood.
Who can use purton tip?
Only residents under the Wiltshire council can use the Purton Household Recycling Centre. You can check your local council here. When you do visit, please bring proof of residency with you (for example, a drivers licence, Council tax bill etc) as you may be asked for it on arrival.
Can I drive a 3.5 tonne Luton van?
Yes, you’re permitted to drive a Luton-sized van under 3.5 tonnes. This includes any public roads where vans are allowed. But if you passed your driving test before January 1 1997, the van can weigh up to 7.5 tonnes.
What can I do with a Luton van?
Luton vans are very commonly used in home and office removals. The vans have large enough bodies for furniture, home and office appliances and boxes removals with a minimum of fuss. This minimises the number of trips you have to make when moving your house or office property to a new location.
Can you drive a Luton van with a normal driving licence?
You can drive a van up to 3,500kg if you have a standard car driving licence. View your driving licence information to check what types of vehicles you can drive.
Is it illegal to transport waste without a license?
Failure to register as a waste carrier is illegal and, if caught, will result in criminal prosecution, including a fine and seizure of the vehicle used to transport the waste.
Do I need to register as a waste carrier?
You must register as a professional collector and transporter of waste, if you carry waste and are a: waste collection, disposal or regulation authority. charity or voluntary organisation. business that regularly transports its own waste (unless it is construction and demolition waste).