Brent tips: charges, permits and opening times
LondonRun by West London Waste Authority
- Charges7 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| DIY / construction and demolition waste above allowanceper tonne (vehicle weighed in and out). minimum £16.00 for up to 100kg in a car; minimum £32.00 for up to 200kg in any other vehicle; card only | £160 |
| Rubble / hardcoreper tonne above allowance. loose rubble not eligible for free allowance; minimum charges as above | £160 |
| Soilper tonne above allowance. soil and turf count as DIY waste; loose soil not eligible for free allowance | £160 |
| Plasterboardper tonne above allowance. DIY waste | £160 |
| Tyresannual allowance 4 tyres per year; charge beyond that not published | No charge published |
| Asbestosper tonne (bonded asbestos), minimum charge £54.40. no commercial asbestos | £272 |
| Gas bottlesnot mentioned | No charge published |
| Bathroom suites, kitchen units, fencing, sheds, paving, doors, windowsper tonne above allowance. listed as DIY waste | £160 |
| Bulky furniture such as beds and wardrobesper tonne above allowance. WLWA lists these as DIY waste (including when broken down) | £160 |
| Fridges and freezerstemporarily not accepted at Abbey Road (national processing issue); normal allowance 2 per year | Not accepted |
What the council says about dates: 31 December 2023 (allowance policy); no date on current rates
Free DIY allowance
Up to 4 visits in any 4-week period (max 1 visit per week); each visit up to 2 small (50L) bags of DIY waste or 1 bulky DIY item. Loose waste (e.g. soil/rubble) is ineligible; must be in proprietary rubble bags. Only for householders' own DIY works.
From Brent'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
No permit scheme stated
Vans must book; commercial, tail-lift and over-3.5t vehicles not permitted; hire vans up to twice a year, booked in advance; all vans inspected; unload within 30 minutes; arrive before 3pm; photo ID plus proof of address within 3 months.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Must book a time slot; no entry without a confirmed booking. (Brent's own page says booking advisable but not necessary.)
Proof of address
Not stated
Van users: one photo ID plus proof of address dated within 3 months. No ID rule stated for cars.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Annual allowance of 3 mattresses per year; charge beyond that not published
- Sofas and furniture
- 'Furniture and bulky items' accepted, but 'bulky furniture, such as beds and wardrobes' is listed under DIY waste (free within allowance, then £160/tonne)
The tip and opening hours
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Run by West London Waste Authority for Brent. Chargeable items accepted 8am-4pm, payment by 3.30pm, card only. Fridge/freezer recycling currently suspended.