Caerphilly tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- Charges2 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Household waste permit free (6 per year); construction/demolition and hazardous permits £42.25 small van / £85.50 medium van
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoremax 6 bags (car). 'Rubble (maximum of 6 bags)' at Full Moon, Penallta, Penmaen, Rhymney, Trehir (not Aberbargoed). In a van/trailer: construction and demolition permit, £42.25 small van / £85.50 medium van | Free |
| SoilListed as construction and demolition waste (chargeable permit for vans/trailers); not on any site's accepted list | No charge published |
| PlasterboardAccepted at Penallta only. Classed as hazardous waste: van/trailer needs chargeable hazardous permit (£42.25 small / £85.50 medium) | No charge published |
| Tyres'Car tyres' accepted at Penallta only; hazardous permit (chargeable) for vans/trailers | No charge published |
| AsbestosListed under hazardous permits ('must be double bagged / wrapped in 1000-gauge polythene'); 'Not all sites accept hazardous waste'; no site page lists asbestos | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesAccepted at Full Moon and Penallta; hazardous permit for vans/trailers | No charge published |
| Construction & demolition / hazardous van permitper permit, small van (up to 2,200kg) or trailer under 1.8m. One permit per visit | £42.25 |
| Construction & demolition / hazardous van permitper permit, medium van (2,201-3,499kg). One permit per visit | £85.50 |
| Bricks, blocks, windows, doors, bathroom suites, kitchen unitsConstruction and demolition waste: chargeable permit when brought by van/trailer (prices above) | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Wales (English 2023 regulations do not apply). Car visits: 'All visits will be free of charge and there are no restrictions on the number of times you can visit.' Sites list 'Rubble (maximum of 6 bags)'. Vans/trailers bringing construction and demolition or hazardous waste need a chargeable permit.
From Caerphilly's pages, quoted or summarised.
In Wales the English DIY waste rules don't apply, so each Welsh council sets its own limits. What this council says is shown above.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Household waste permit free (6 per year); construction/demolition and hazardous permits £42.25 small van / £85.50 medium van
Permit needed for vans up to 3,499kg, MPVs, campervans, vehicles with more than 7 seats, pickups; car + trailer needs 1 permit, van + trailer 2. Not allowed: vehicles 3,500kg+, trailers over 1.8m, sign-written commercial vehicles. Apply 24 hours to 2 weeks ahead; one permit per visit at a set site and time slot (e.g. Penallta Tue 2-4pm, Sat 10am-12). Needs proof of residency and V5; borrowed van needs keeper's letter; hire agreement for hired vans.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars; vans/trailers use permits tied to a site, date and time slot
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Every visit: valid photo driving licence showing current borough address; or bus pass plus latest council tax bill; paper licence (pre-31 March 2000) plus council tax bill and passport
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted free at all six recycling centres; bulky collection £38 for 1-3 items, £43 for 4, £48 for 5, £53 for 6 (max)
- Sofas and furniture
- Bulky collection at the same prices; 'Dismantled furniture' accepted at centres
All 6 tips and opening hours
- AberbargoedBowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed, Bargoed, CF81 9EPTue, Wed, Fri-Sun 9am-5.30pm summer (1 Apr-30 Sep), 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Mon and Thu
- Full Moon (Crosskeys)Full Moon Industrial Estate, Wattsville, Crosskeys, NP11 7BDMon-Sat 9am-5.30pm summer, 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Sun
- PenalltaPenallta Industrial Estate, South Road, Hengoed, CF82 7STMon, Tue, Thu-Sat 9am-5.30pm summer, 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Wed and Sun
- PenmaenPenmaen Industrial Estate, Penmaen Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2XZMon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 9am-5.30pm summer, 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Tue and Fri
- RhymneyLawn Industrial Estate, Rhymney, NP22 5PWMon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 9am-5.30pm summer, 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Tue and Fri
- TrehirPandy Lane, Llanbradach, CF83 3RPMon-Wed, Fri-Sun 9am-5.30pm summer, 9am-4.30pm winter; closed Thu
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales. Open bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; last entry about 15 minutes before closing; no pedestrian access. Waste must be pre-sorted and bags opened for checks. Fixed penalty £400 for leaving waste outside.