Camden tips: charges, permits and opening times
LondonRun by North London Waste Authority (NLWA); sites run by LondonEnergy Ltd
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot needed
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorewithin allowance (two 50L bags, 4 times in 4 weeks). No paid option above the allowance is listed | Free |
| Soil and stoneswithin allowance. Counts as DIY waste under the same limit | Free |
| PlasterboardListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresNot accepted at NLWA sites | Not accepted |
| AsbestosCement-bonded asbestos only at Hornsey Street RRC (Islington), pre-book with site; no charge stated. City of London also offers a free asbestos collection | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'Each north London household can take DIY waste capable of being fitted into two 50 litre bags, four times in any four week period. This includes concrete, brick, stones, pebbles, sand and gravel.' No charges listed; nothing says excess can be paid for.
From Camden'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 (van booking, not a permit)
Vans, trailers and stripped vehicles must book at least 24h ahead; 6 van bookings per resident per year; proof of residency needed; caged tippers and flatbeds not allowed.
- Height barrier
- 1.85m
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars, bikes or on foot. Vans, trailers and stripped vehicles (no rear seats, pick-ups, minibuses with seats removed) must book at least 24 hours ahead via the NLWA van booking system; 6 van bookings per resident per year.
Proof of address
No proof of address needed
Not required for car visits. Proof of residency (e.g. utility bill) required for van bookings; hire vans must bring hire agreement.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at the RRC (listed); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at the RRC (listed); no charge stated
All 7 tips and opening hours
- Regis Road Reuse and Recycling CentreRegis Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 3EW9am-4pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Camden's own site. Height barrier 1.85m (opened for taller cars and booked vans). Accepts water-based paint for reuse. Last entry effectively 15 min before close if lots to unload.]
- Summers Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre (Barnet)Porters Lane, Summers Lane, North Finchley, London, N12 0RF9am-4pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Height barrier 1.85m]
- Edmonton EcoPark Reuse and Recycling Centre (Enfield)1 Lee Park Way, Edmonton EcoPark, London, N18 3BJ8am-8pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; gates close 15 min before closing [Height barrier 1.75m; pedestrian/cyclist drop-off point at entrance]
- Western Road Reuse and Recycling Centre (Haringey)Western Road, London, N22 6XJ9am-4pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Height barrier 1.85m]
- Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre (Islington)40 Hornsey Street, Islington, London, N7 8HUMon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sunday and bank holidays 8.30am-8pm; closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan [Height barrier 1.75m; pedestrian drop-off point at depot entrance; the only NLWA site accepting asbestos (pre-book with site)]
- Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre (Waltham Forest)48 Kings Road, London, E4 7HR9am-4pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Height barrier 1.85m; NLWA reuse shop on site]
- South Access Road Reuse and Recycling Centre (Waltham Forest)42a South Access Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AX9am-4pm daily including Sunday and bank holidays; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Height barrier 1.75m; traffic controls on surrounding streets (Coppermill liveable neighbourhood)]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Camden's own site is Regis Road. NLWA rules apply at all north London RRCs, so the other NLWA-managed sites are listed. Barrowell Green (Enfield) is Enfield-run and needs booking, so not listed. Household chemicals and solvent paint go to the City of London free hazardous waste collection. Christmas: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day (Hornsey Street closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan only)