Cambridgeshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
East of England
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreHardcore (concrete/rubble) accepted 'subject to our construction, demolition policy and DIY waste policy'; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| SoilSoil and spent compost (not turf) accepted; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| PlasterboardMust be clean; 'accepted only at Recycling Centres with dedicated facilities'; subject to DIY policy; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| TyresCar tyres not accepted. | Not accepted |
| AsbestosNot listed as accepted on council pages. | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesListed as accepted at all sites. | Free |
Free DIY allowance
No charges and no volume limit published. DIY waste policy (approved 2007): waste from small scale DIY work 'including soil, hardcore, bricks, general rubble and certain redundant fixtures and fittings may be accepted'; 'Repeat or regular visits with these types of waste may be refused at the site manager's discretion'. Large-scale construction/demolition waste not accepted.
From Cambridgeshire'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: Free
E-permit for vans (incl. crew cabs, combi vans), pick-ups, campervans/minibuses with seats removed, hire vehicles of those types, and trailers 1.5-2.5m or over 570 litres. One per household; max 12 visits in 12 months. Max vehicle 5.5m long x 2.3m high; trailers max 2.5m; no horse boxes, agricultural machinery or driver-and-van services.
- Height barrier
- 2.3m
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
'Booking is not required.' Cyclists allowed; no pedestrian access.
Proof of address
Not stated
Sites are for Cambridgeshire residents; e-permits only issued to Cambridgeshire residents. No ID rule stated for cars. Cross-border permits page exists.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at all sites; free
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture including sofas and armchairs accepted; free
All 9 tips and opening hours
- Alconbury Household Recycling Centre
- Bluntisham Household Recycling Centre
- March Household Recycling Centre
- Milton Household Recycling Centre
- St Neots Household Recycling Centre
- Thriplow Household Recycling Centre
- Whittlesey Household Recycling Centre
- Wisbech Household Recycling Centre
- Witchford Household Recycling Centre
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Nine HRCs. Gates shut 10 minutes before published closing times. Paint only at March, Milton, St Neots, Thriplow, Wisbech, Witchford; petrol only at Milton, Whittlesey, Wisbech. Royston HWRC (Hertfordshire) is linked for some residents.