Cheshire East tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorewithin allowance. Small DIY amounts free within allowance (two 50l rubble bags or one bulky item up to 2m x 75cm x 70cm, no more than four visits per month per household). For small DIY projects only; no charge for larger amounts listed (council recommends a skip). | Free |
| SoilSmall household gardening projects only; no charge stated | No charge published |
| PlasterboardSmall DIY projects only, Danes Moss (Macclesfield) and Pyms Lane (Crewe) only; remove tiles/insulation; no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresNot accepted | Not accepted |
| Asbestos (bonded)Pyms Lane (Crewe) or Danes Moss (Macclesfield) only, by phone appointment; double-bagged/wrapped; no more than 6 sheets per property; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesSmall domestic cylinders accepted; large gas cylinders not accepted (return to supplier) | Not accepted |
What the council says about dates: Page last reviewed 06 May 2026
Free DIY allowance
Residents can dispose of small amounts of domestic DIY waste (rubble) for free: up to two 50l rubble bags, or one bulky item no larger than 2m x 75cm x 70cm (approximately a bathtub or shower screen); no more than four visits per month, per household.
From Cheshire East'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 ('We issue an online permit free of charge')
Permit for vans (no side rear windows and/or rear seats), flat-backs, pick-ups, commercial-type 4x4s and trailers 1.5-3.5m internal length; valid 6 months for up to 6 visits; show permit and proof of address (driving licence, council tax bill or utility bill under 3 months). Trailers over 2.5m only at Pyms Lane and Danes Moss. No trailers over 3.5m or vehicles over 3.5t GVW. Mobile sites cars only.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Booking needed at peak times only (weekends and bank holidays), via the waste portal up to 30 days ahead; bring confirmation code and the registered vehicle.
Proof of address
Not stated
'We may ask you for evidence of your address' (recent utility or council tax bill). Required for permit holders.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at Alsager, Crewe, Knutsford and Macclesfield; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Beds and soft furnishings accepted; no charge stated
All 4 tips and opening hours
- Alsager Household Waste Recycling Centreoff Hassall Road, Alsager, ST7 2SJ7 days: 8.30am-4pm (Oct-Mar), 8.30am-6pm (Apr-Sep). Booking needed at weekends and bank holidays.
- Crewe (Pyms Lane) Household Waste Recycling CentrePyms Lane, Crewe, off the A530, CW1 3PJ7 days: 8.30am-4pm (Oct-Mar), 8.30am-6pm (Apr-Sep). Booking needed at weekends and bank holidays.
- Knutsford Household Waste Recycling Centreoff Mobberley Road (B5085), Shaw Heath, Knutsford, WA16 8HT7 days: 8.30am-4pm (Oct-Mar), 8.30am-6pm (Apr-Sep). Booking needed at weekends and bank holidays.
- Macclesfield (Danes Moss) Household Waste Recycling Centreoff the A536 Macclesfield to Congleton Road, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, SK11 9QP7 days: 8.30am-4pm (Oct-Mar), 8.30am-6pm (Apr-Sep). Booking needed at weekends and bank holidays.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Hazardous waste in limited quantities by phoning ahead.