Bristol tips: charges, permits and opening times
South West
- Charges6 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreper bag or item. Above free allowance. Includes bricks, blocks, concrete, gravel, hardcore, paving slabs, rubble, sand, slates, soil, stones, tarmac, tiles. Pay online when booking or by card on site. | £3 |
| Soilper bag or item. Same soil and rubble rate; above free allowance. | £3 |
| Plasterboard (clean, no materials attached)per sheet or bag. Above free allowance (1 sheet free per visit). Includes plaster and gypsum products. | £5 |
| Plasterboard with other materials attachedper sheet or bag. e.g. tiles, foil insulation attached. | £9 |
| Tyresmaximum of 4. Listed as free DIY waste; more, or repeat visits, will be challenged. | Free |
| Asbestosper sheet or bag. Cement-bonded only; up to 1 sheet or 25kg bag per week; double wrapped; max sheet 3m x 1.5m. One sheet can be within the free allowance. | £11 |
| Sanitary ware (toilets, sinks, pedestals)per bag. Above free allowance (1 item free per visit). | £2.50 |
| Gas bottlesup to 13kg, max 13kg total per visit | Free |
| Free DIY items (no charge)Bath or shower trays, DIY plastics, shower screens, water tanks and other listed items are free. | Free |
Free DIY allowance
'A free allocation of up to one load per week ... maximum frequency of 4 visits over a 28 day rolling period.' At each visit free: up to 100 litres of soil and rubble in two 50ltr bags (or equivalent smaller bags), or 1 sheet of asbestos or plasterboard, or 1 item of sanitary ware. 'If you bring more than one type of DIY and construction waste per visit, you will be charged for the extra types of waste.'
From Bristol'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
Permit needed for vans, pick-ups and trailers over 1.52m (5ft): 12 visits in 12 months; apply online with V5, licence and council tax/utility bill from last 3 months (up to 5 working days). Separate rules for hire vans. Vehicles over 2.4m high can use Hartcliffe Way only.
- Height barrier
- 2.4m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Book a time slot (up to 2 weeks ahead, or as little as 1 hour before); arrive in the registered vehicle within 5 minutes of your slot. Cyclists don't need to book. Phone booking 0117 922 2100.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Bristol residents only. Bring photo ID (driving licence, passport, NUS card, EEA ID card or CIS card) plus council tax bill or utility bill (paper or online), or Bristol student ID.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; free
- Sofas and furniture
- Household furniture accepted; free
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Avonmouth Reuse and Recycling CentreKings Weston Lane, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YSOpen Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun: weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu
- Hartcliffe Way Reuse and Recycling Centre83 Hartcliffe Way, Bristol, BS3 5RNOpen Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 8am-4pm; closed Mon and Tue
- St Philips Reuse and Recycling CentreFolly Lane, off Days Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0QSOpen Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun: weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 8am-4pm; closed Thu and Fri
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Each site opens 5 days a week on different days. Pay for chargeable DIY waste when booking. Fridges/freezers max 2 per 28 days; engine oil max 2 x 5L per visit. Reuse shop at each site (9.30am-3.30pm on open days). Bike trailer hire at Hartcliffe Way. Christmas: 24-31 Dec 8am-4pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan. A 'DIY and construction waste charges guidance' PDF (148 KB) is linked from the price page.