Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole tips: charges, permits and opening times
South WestRun by BCP Council
- Charges8 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreper bag or item. Once over your free allowance; a 'bag' is a rubble bag no greater than 535mm x 820mm | £2.80 |
| Soilper bag or item. Once over your free allowance; a 'bag' is a rubble bag no greater than 535mm x 820mm | £2.80 |
| Plasterboardper bag / per sheet (sheet = 2.4m x 1.2m). Once over your free allowance | £4.50 per bag; £18 per sheet |
| Asbestos (bonded)per bag / per sheet (sheet = 2.4m x 0.6m). Once over your free allowance; double wrapped and sealed | £10.50 per bag; £21 per sheet |
| Flat glassper bag / per sheet. Once over your free allowance | £3.70 per bag; £11 per sheet |
| Tyres including rimsper tyre. Always charged; bicycle tyres free; commercial and agricultural tyres not accepted | £13.50 |
| Gas canisters and fire extinguishersper item. Suppliers take gas bottles back at no cost | £13 up to 10kg; £30 up to 20kg; £70 over 20kg or specialist containers (e.g. diving tanks) |
| Ceramic basin or toilet cisterncharged as one item/bag. DIY waste in the soil and rubble skip, above free allowance; ceramic plates and plant pots free | £2.80 |
Free DIY allowance
'Free disposal of DIY waste will be limited to 1 visit per week per household with either up to 2 x 50 litre bags of DIY waste (soil, rubble, plasterboard, asbestos (must be double bagged)), or 1 large item up to 200cm x 75cm.' BCP residents only; Dorset residents pay. Plastic/fibreglass DIY items, insulation, roofing felt, carpet and linoleum accepted without limit.
From Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole'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: Free
Free van permit for vans up to 3.5t, single-cab pick-ups and car-derived vans: 6 visits in 12 months if the van is your only vehicle, 3 if you also own a car. Hire vans up to 3.5t on hire of max 3 days allowed with hire agreement and proof of address. Trailers max 6ft x 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m). Not allowed: vans over 3.5t, vans or pick-ups towing trailers, Luton box vans, flatbeds, tippers, tractors, horse boxes, agricultural vehicles.
- Height barrier
- 2m
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Take ID proving you live in BCP: current Council Tax bill, photocard driving licence or utility bill with name and address. Christchurch page: you will be turned away without ID. Some Dorset Council residents may use the sites (cars only).
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; no charge listed
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture accepted; see staff for upholstered seating (sofas, armchairs); no charge listed
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Poole Recycling Centre92-98 Nuffield Road, Poole, BH17 0RSApr-Sep 9am-5pm daily; Oct-Mar 9am-4pm daily; last entry 15 minutes before closing. Open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Bournemouth Recycling CentreRingwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9LQApr-Sep 9am-5pm daily; Oct-Mar 9am-4pm daily; last entry 15 minutes before closing. Open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Christchurch Recycling CentreWilverley Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3RUApr-Sep 9am-5pm daily; Oct-Mar 9am-4pm daily; last entry 15 minutes before closing. Open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Card/contactless payment only (no American Express). Commercial waste accepted (paid) at Bournemouth and Poole weighbridges. Plastic/fibreglass DIY items (baths, shower trays, guttering), insulation, roofing felt, carpet and linoleum accepted without limit.