Charges and restrictions at our recycling centres

Find out about charges for certain waste types and restrictions at our recycling centres.

Chargeable items

You can bring up to two 50-litre bags of DIY waste free of charge per visit.

Charges apply for additional bags or large items. You can make up to 4 visits per household in a 4-week period.

  • £3 per bag (over the first two 50L bags)
  • £3 per large item
  • £5 per tyre
  • £5 per bag of plaster or gypsum-based waste

Materials and charges

Material Charge Notes
Bricks £3 per bag First 2 bags free. Max 4 visits per 4 weeks.
Concrete £3 per bag or large item First 2 bags free
Gravel £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Sand £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Slate £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Soil £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Stone £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Tiles £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Turf £3 per bag First 2 bags free
Bulky plastic or fibreglass £3 per bag or large item First item free. Max 4 visits per 4 weeks.
Plaster and gypsum £5 per bag First 2 bags free. No charge for small quantities. Max 4 visits per 4 weeks.
Tyres £5 per tyre Bicycle tyres are free

Items you won’t be charged for

  • Garden ornaments
  • Plant pots
  • Glass items (e.g. furniture glass, mirrors, picture frames, Pyrex)
  • Fish tanks and fish tank gravel
  • Play pit sand
  • Sandbags used for flood defence
  • Grow bags, planters, compost
  • De-stoning flower beds and borders
  • Lawn edging
  • Polystyrene coving or ceiling roses
  • Bicycle tyres

Bag size

A standard rubble bag is approximately 76 cm x 96 cm. You can use different sized bags or bring waste loose. Site staff will estimate charges based on volume.