Conwy tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- Charges15 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble and soil (breeze blocks, bricks, ceramics, tiles, flagstones, gravel, slate, soil, stones, tarmac)per bag (up to 25L). 5 litres free per visit; part bag = one bag; card payment machines on site; pay before disposing | £2.35 |
| Soilper bag (up to 25L). priced with rubble; 5 litres free per visit | £2.35 |
| Plasterboardper bag (up to 25L). dry, not mixed | £4.75 |
| Wood and timber (DIY/construction: fitted furniture, doors, kitchen cabinets, fences, sheds, flooring, decking)per bag (up to 25L). 5 litres free per visit; fence panels/pallets at bag rate | £7.50 |
| Tyres and car partseach. car and motorcycle tyres only; bicycle tyres free | £4.25 |
| Asbestosper bag or sheet. Abergele (Gofer) only; bonded only, double-bagged; no large sheets or quantities | £20 |
| Gas bottleseach up to 10kg; £11.75 11-20kg; £37 over 20kg. completely empty gas bottles | £6.50 |
| Plastic window frameseach (multi-pane = 2 items) | £3.25 |
| Plastic door or door frameseach (double doors = 2 items) | £3.25 |
| Plate glasseach | £3.25 |
| Bathroom or sanitary appliances (baths, shower trays, toilets, bidets, basins, shower screens, vanity units)each | £3.25 |
| Insulation materialper bag (up to 25 litres) | £3.25 |
| Roofing feltper bag (up to 25 litres) | £3.25 |
| Plastic downpipe, guttering or fasciaup to 5 pieces | £3.25 |
| Fire extinguisherseach | £7.70 |
What the council says about dates: 'All charges are valid for the current financial year' (no year stated)
Free DIY allowance
Rubble and soil: '5 litres free of charge per visit'; wood and timber: '5 litres free of charge per visit'. Council says DIY and construction waste 'is classified as industrial waste, not household waste' and is accepted 'with a small charge'
From Conwy'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: Free ('currently given free of charge')
Domestic permit: privately registered van/commercial-type vehicle at a Conwy address, no signage, under 2m high; 20 entries; one per 12 months; V5 plus two proofs of address. Single use permit: signage vehicles, hired/borrowed vans not registered at home, twin-axle trailers; one entry within a month; max 2 per 12 months; two proofs of address. DIY/construction waste charged on arrival
Do I need to book?
Booking required
'Visits to the Household Recycling Centres are by appointment only'; book online; van permit number needed to book
Proof of address
Not stated
Two proofs of Conwy address for van permits; not stated for car visits
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Two mattresses per year can be taken to Mochdre or Gofer (no charge stated)
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Mochdre Household Recycling CentreBron-y-Nant Road, Mochdre, LL28 4YLSummer (1 Apr-31 Oct): Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm; winter (1 Nov-31 Mar): 9am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 9am-5pm 27-31 Dec
- Gofer Household Recycling Centre (Abergele)Rhuddlan Road, St George, Abergele, LL22 9SESummer (1 Apr-31 Oct): Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm; winter (1 Nov-31 Mar): 9am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 9am-5pm 27-31 Dec
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales: not covered by the English DIY regulations. Council also runs a Mobile Recycling Centre (by appointment) and a Choose to Reuse shop. Sites may close in adverse weather.