Brighton and Hove tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
Some details couldn't be confirmed
The council's pages didn't give everything below clearly, so some answers say "not stated". Check the council's own page before you go.
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot stated
- VansNot stated
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreBrighton and Hove sites: max 6 small bags (about 25kg each) of soil or hardcore per calendar month per household; no charge stated | No charge published |
| SoilWithin the same 6 bags per month limit | No charge published |
| PlasterboardMax 4 sheets per calendar month per household (listed in restrictions for both sites); no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresBrighton (Wilson Avenue): not accepted. Hove: max 2 per calendar month per household; no charge stated for Hove | Not accepted |
| AsbestosNot listed for Brighton or Hove sites | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesNot listed | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No charges stated for the Brighton and Hove sites on the Veolia page (the DIY charge table there is described as East Sussex County Council's). Limits instead: 'Only 6 small bags (roughly 25kg each) of soil or hardcore will be accepted per calendar month, per household'; 'Only 4 sheets of plasterboard ... per calendar month, per household'.
From Brighton and Hove'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 rules not stated
Brighton: no trailers; vehicle height limit 1.75m (barrier opened only for disabled users); no vehicles 3,500kg GVW or above; no Luton, flatbed or tipper bodies. Hove: height limit 6ft 1in (barrier can be opened for household waste in taller vehicles); trailers max 4ft; same weight/body rules. Van permit scheme not described on the Veolia page.
- Height barrier
- 1.75m
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated on the Veolia page
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- 'You can dispose of mattresses at all of the Household Waste Recycling Sites'; charge not stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Bric-a-brac/furniture accepted; charge not stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Brighton Recycling Siteoff Wilson Avenue, BrightonMon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Sat, Sun and bank holidays 9am-5pm; gates may close up to 45 minutes early at busy times
- Hove Recycling Siteoff Old Shoreham Road, HoveMon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Sat 8.30am-1.30pm; Sun 10.30am-1.30pm; bank holidays closed
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Hove site height limit is 6ft 1in (about 1.85m). Veolia lists DIY charges (£6.50 per bag above two 50-litre bags a week, asbestos £8, tyres £2.70) but ties them to East Sussex County Council's changes; not applied to Brighton & Hove here.