Darlington tips: charges, permits and opening times
North East
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorefree within DIY allowance; above it charged, prices only from staff on request | No charge published |
| Soilsoil and landscaping waste: free within DIY allowance; otherwise chargeable, prices not published | No charge published |
| Plasterboardfree within DIY allowance; otherwise chargeable, prices not published | No charge published |
| Tyresnot allowed on a free permit; implied chargeable; price not published | No charge published |
| Asbestosbonded asbestos mentioned only as not allowed on a permit; price/acceptance not published | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesnot mentioned | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'Some DIY can be left at the tip free of charge': own construction/demolition work by the occupier, 'less than 100 litres and capable of being fitted into two 50 litre bags (two black bin sacs), or a single article of waste no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm. You can only visit the tip once per week with DIY waste.' Items the tip does not accept free can still be left for a charge: 'Charges are available from staff at the tip on request.'
From Darlington'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
Permit needed for any commercial vehicle up to 3.5t (vans, pick-ups, minibuses, even unmarked/rented) and car+trailer 4-6ft; apply on 01325 405111, collect from Town Hall with driving licence and proof of address. Permit use only Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-2pm and Sat 8am-12pm, not bank holidays. Permits cover household items only, not tyres, rubble, ceramics, fittings, construction waste, plasterboard, soil or bonded asbestos. No permit needed if all items are chargeable. Prohibited: trailers over 6ft, over 3.5t, over 6ft high.
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Not stated
Borough residents only; proof of address needed to collect a permit. No ID rule stated for car visits.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Household items such as furniture free by car; not specifically listed
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture free if brought by car (or on a free permit in a commercial vehicle)
The tip and opening hours
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
No pedestrian access. Landlords clearing rented property count as commercial. Vehicles over 6ft high prohibited (no barrier height stated).