Trade waste
Staffordshire's Recycling Centres will only be accepting trade and commercial waste from businesses in Staffordshire. All trade visitors will need to provide a copy of their waste carriers licence and business address before disposing of waste.
Larger amounts of waste may be considered as trade waste and can be disposed of through the small traders waste disposal scheme, charges will apply.
Domestic garden waste is accepted, however traders with garden waste will need to dispose of this through the chargeable small traders waste disposal scheme.
Using the recycling centre
Please take care when using the recycling centre, keeping children and pets in the vehicle at all times and using pedestrian routes where possible. Consider wearing protective gloves and sturdy footwear to prevent cuts.
If you need help unloading your vehicle, please alert a member of staff. Please note that due to health and safety, site staff are not obliged to assist in lifting heavy bags of waste or items. Consider using small bags for heavy items and breaking up large heavy items before visiting the site.
For residents that don’t drive or have a vehicle, please contact us for advice.
Vans and trailers
Residents who use a van, pick-up, or trailer to dispose of household waste will need a permit to visit this recycling centre.
A detailed list of vehicles requiring a permit is available on the van permit page.
The permit allows 12 visits per year in a van or with a trailer over 1.5 metres.
No permit is needed for cars — visits in a car are unlimited.
When you arrive at the site, please present your permit to a member of staff.
Apply for a permit online
If you have an enquiry regarding a Staffordshire Recycling Centre or you would like to pass on a compliment or complaint regarding your local Recycling Centre, please complete the contact form below or call our contact centre on 0300 111 8000.
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Contact the recycling team
