Bath

It is not a statutory duty for the Recycling Centres to take waste that isn’t produced in the normal day-to-day occupation of a home. Certain waste types from household maintenance and improvement or garden work is not legally regarded as normal household rubbish and a charge or disposal limit can be made.

How much will it cost? 

First large item is free of charge and residents can have 4 visits per household over a 4 week period. Anything over this amount will be chargeable at £3 per large item. These incluse items such as: 

• Shower tray.
• Sink (with pedestal).
• Toilet (with cistern).
• Bath.
• Shower screen.

 Please note: these charges only apply to householders. They do not apply to trade waste which has a separate scheme.

What does this policy include?

• Glass (plate glass, shower screens etc.)
• Sanitary ware i.e. toilets, bidets, sinks, baths and shower trays (ceramic, porcelain, plastic or fibreglass)

A detailed list of items for each category, and whether they are charged for or not, is available on our charges page.

Large jobs

For large jobs such as building an extension, renovating a house or demolishing a wall will mean you have to hire a skip and pay for the removal/disposal of the material.

Where can I take these?