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.
Are vans allowed in the tip Wirral?
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).
What can you take to the tip Wirral?
- Batteries (car)
- Batteries (household)
- Books, CDs & DVDs.
- Bric-a-brac (Old Swan)
- Cans.
- Cardboard.
- Coffee cups (e.g. takeaway cups from coffee shops)
- Carpets and underlay (PLEASE NOTE:*Carpets and underlay can still be disposed of at Household Waste Recycling Centres, please follow guidance from site staff.
Can you take Luton vans to the tip?
This permit allows Luton residents to access Luton HWRCs in certain commercial type vehicles or with a trailer with a max acceptable size: cars towing trailers bigger than 0.91m x 1.2 m. vans. pick-ups/ crew cabs.
Can I take a fridge to my local recycling Centre?
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 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 shoes go in rubbish bin?
Put textiles and shoes in one tied plastic carrier bag beside or on top of your bins or boxes. Look up your collection days to find out if you have a textiles collection: it will be listed as a separate service.
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.
Will tips take mattresses?
Take Your Mattress to the Tip
If you own a car, the cheapest option for getting rid of your mattress, especially when it is in poor condition, would be to take it to the local tip.
Can I take pillows to 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.
Do Luton vans have anchor points?
All Luton vans have strapping points to secure your load. Also ideal for taking large equipment etc to exhibitions, sales and markets. The Luton van can be driven on a normal driving licence.
Can you take a wheel and TYRE to the tip?
Only registered waste carriers are legally allowed to dispose of tyres, so if you do find somewhere that offers to take them, make sure you ask to see their license. You won’t be allowed to throw tyres away in a skip.
What is the maximum weight that a Luton van can carry?
between 1,000kg and 1,212kg
Luton vans can carry between 1,000kg and 1,212kg depending on make and model. When fully loaded, regardless of make or model, they must not exceed a GVW of 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes) and the unladen weight of the vehicle will directly dictate payload capacity.
How do I dispose of an old fridge UK?
Arrange a special collection for large waste items – most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee.
Can scrap man take fridges?
In most cases your local scrap metal yard will not accept fridges for recycling. This is due to fridges requiring specialist treatment when being recycled. Unfortunately they are not worth a value as scrap.
What’s the best way to get rid of an old refrigerator?
Best Refrigerator Disposal Methods
- Ask your appliance dealer to pick it up.
- Donate the refrigerator if it still works.
- Call a nearby recycling center.
- Contact your local trash collector.
Can a transit custom go through a carwash?
A Ford Transit should be able to fit in a car wash. Though, you might have to make adjustments to ensure it goes through easily. Car washes typically have a height limit of 84 inches tall. A standard Ford Transit with a low roof should pass with little trouble because it stands at 82.2 inches tall.
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.
Can you put a pop top on a transit?
Choosing a roof option for the Ford Transit Custom Campervan is no different. The FTCCV can have two different types of roof: the pop top and the high top each having their own advantages and disadvantages.
What should you not put in a waste bin?
What you can’t put in your general waste bin
- Recyclables (plastics if they can go in your recycling bin, paper, cardboard, aluminium, glass)
- Garden waste (such as soil and large branches)
- Food waste.
- Bricks/rubble.
- Gas bottles.
Where can I throw away old shoes UK?
You can take your old or unwanted shoes and boots to most Recycling Centres, put them in a bring bank or donate them to a charity shop – find your nearest below. Remember to tie them together as they can easily get separated.