Birmingham tips: charges, permits and opening times
West Midlands
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreaccepted (Veolia FAQ); no charge stated; van visits max eight 25kg bags of inert waste | No charge published |
| Soilaccepted; no charge stated; 'large amounts' not accepted from vans | Not accepted |
| Plasterboardnot listed among accepted items; 'large amounts of ... plaster' not accepted from vans | Not accepted |
| Tyresnot mentioned | No charge published |
| Asbestosnot accepted (stated for van/large trailer visits) | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesaccepted (Veolia FAQ); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Trade waste'Charges will apply to businesses disposing of trade waste' (no prices) | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No resident DIY charges published. Van/large trailer visits: 'Not bring more than eight 25kg bags (or equivalent) of inert waste, such as rubble or soil, turf, hardcore per visit'
From Birmingham's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed
No permit; vans, minibuses and large trailers (larger than 6ft x 4ft) book via the Veolia van booking system; small trailers book via car system. Hire vans need hire documents. Max eight 25kg bags of inert waste per visit. Height restriction 2.1m (6'10") at all sites except Tyseley
- Height barrier
- 2.1m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Book a slot at least 2 hours ahead; cars up to 6 days ahead, vans up to 7 days; max 2 bookings at a time. Car booking temporarily switched off at Castle Bromwich
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Birmingham residents only; bring a utility/tax bill or other evidence of Birmingham residency (driving licence, utility or Council Tax bill)
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (Veolia FAQ); no charge stated
All 5 tips and opening hours
- Castle Bromwich Household Recycling CentreTameside Drive, Birmingham, B35 7AGTemporary extended hours during industrial action: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
- Kings Norton Household Recycling CentreLifford Lane, Birmingham, B30 3JJTemporary extended hours during industrial action: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
- Perry Barr Household Recycling CentreHolford Drive, Birmingham, B42 2TUTemporary extended hours during industrial action: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
- Sutton Coldfield Household Recycling CentreNorris Way, Birmingham, B75 7BBTemporary extended hours during industrial action: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
- Tyseley Household Recycling CentreJames Road, Birmingham, B11 2BATemporary extended hours during industrial action: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Hours listed are TEMPORARY extended hours during industrial action; normal hours not shown. Kings Norton and Perry Barr under redevelopment. Council also runs Mobile Household Waste Centres.