Buckinghamshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- Charges24 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bricks and rubbleper 25 litre bag. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Soilper 25 litre bag. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Stones/gravel/sand, cement, concrete bricks, roof tiles/slatesper 25 litre bag. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Paving slabeach (1m x 1m). extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Turfper roll or per 25 litre bag. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Plasterboard sheeteach (equivalent size of a door, 2m x 1m). extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT; only some centres accept plasterboard | £11.80 |
| Plaster or gypsumper 25 litre bag. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £10 |
| Car or motorcycle tyreeach. only up to 5 car tyres a year accepted | £6.50 |
| Asbestoseach (1m x 1m). asbestos waste permit needed (valid 1 year, up to 3 uses); max 3 bin-liner bags or 4 sheets approx 2m x 1m; only some centres. Price listed without an 'over the allowance' qualifier | £5.80 |
| Gas bottleslisted among items you can take for free | Free |
| Bath panel / bathroom sink / pedestal / towel rail / tiles (25L bag)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Bath and panel / fitted bathroom cabinets / sink and pedestal / bidet / toilet cistern / toilet paneach. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £8.30 |
| Shower screen/door / shower tray / toilet pan, cistern and seateach. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £16.60 |
| Kitchen sink and taps / kitchen tiles (25L bag)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Kitchen uniteach. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £8.30 |
| Kitchen worktopeach (2m x 1m). extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £12.50 |
| Fence panel / fence post / shed panel / floorboards or laminate (2m x 1m) / skirting and door frames / decking / pallets / trellis / timber offcuts (25L bag)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Door (internal)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Door (external) / window / greenhouse panel (whole side)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £16.60 |
| Loft insulation / roofing felt (roll or 2m x 1m) / guttering or pipes (up to 10m)each. extra waste or without a permit; incl. VAT | £4.20 |
| Artificial grass, radiator, chimney pot, sheet glass, lime mortar, loft hatch, pond linereach. over the allowance | £4.20 |
| Oil tank (empty)each. over the allowance | £8.30 |
| Water tank / fireplace / storage heater / wood burnereach. over the allowance | £16.60 |
| Shed - whole (max 2m x 2m)each. over the allowance | £25.20 |
| Boilereach. over the allowance | £29.40 |
What the council says about dates: 2026-27
Free DIY allowance
'If you apply for a permit, you can visit a household recycling centre and dispose of either of the following for free: 2 x 50 litre bags worth of DIY waste [or] 1 large item of DIY waste (2m x 0.75m x 0.7m)'. DIY permit valid for 1 visit within 7 days; reapply after 7 days. Charges apply to extra waste or without a permit
From Buckinghamshire'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
Vehicle permit (QR code, valid 31 days, renewable up to 90 days) needed for pick-ups, vans, minibuses (8-11 seats), flatbeds and trailers bigger than 0.9m x 1.2m. Not allowed: more than 4 wheels, over 7.5 tonnes, trailers over 2.4m x 1.8m x 60cm, tippers/tail-lifts, horseboxes, tractors
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No appointment needed; DIY, asbestos and vehicle permits applied for online beforehand
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Free for Buckinghamshire residents with proof of address such as driving licence or Council Tax bill; non-residents pay
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Free (listed among household items you can take for free)
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture free (listed among household items you can take for free)
All 10 tips and opening hours
- Amersham recycling centreLondon Road East, Amersham, HP7 9DT9am-4pm daily; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Aston Clinton recycling centreCollege Road North, Aston Clinton, HP22 5EZ9am-4pm daily; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Aylesbury recycling centreRabans Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8RSCouncil page shows Closed every day (no reason given)
- Beaconsfield recycling centreA40 London Road, Lower Pyebushes, Beaconsfield, HP9 2XB9am-4pm daily; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Bledlow Ridge recycling centreWigans Lane, Bledlow Ridge, HP14 4BH9am-4pm Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun; closed Wed and Thu; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Buckingham recycling centreYonder Slade, Buckingham, MK18 1RZ9am-4pm daily
- Burnham recycling centreCrowpiece Lane, Burnham, SL2 3TG9am-4pm daily; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Chesham recycling centreLatimer Road, Chesham, HP5 1TL9am-4pm Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun; closed Wed and Thu; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- High Wycombe recycling centreClay Lane, Booker, High Wycombe, SL7 3DJ9am-4pm daily; open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Langley recycling centreLangley Park Road, Langley, SL3 6DDTemporarily closed (council page shows Closed every day)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Card payment only (no cash). Fees for unlisted DIY items set by site staff. Asbestos accepted at Amersham, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Langley, High Wycombe. Limits: car batteries 2/yr, fluorescent tubes 4/yr, engine oil 10 litres/yr.