Derby tips: charges, permits and opening times
East Midlands
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore / concreteUp to 100kg per visit (e.g. four 25kg sacks), combined with soil/turf | Free |
| Soil / turfWithin the 100kg per visit limit | Free |
| PlasterboardSmall amounts only, not whole sheets | Free |
| TyresNot mentioned | No charge published |
| AsbestosSmall amounts of bonded asbestos, up to 3 sheets/panels per calendar year, double-wrapped; tell staff on arrival | Free |
| Gas bottlesUnbranded caravan/boat cylinders up to 2 per calendar year; camping stove cylinders up to 4; domestic fire extinguishers (max 2kg) up to 2 per year; branded cylinders (Calor etc.) not accepted | Free |
| Kitchen units, fitted wardrobes, whole bathroom suites, sheds, fencing, deckingNot accepted (construction/demolition waste) | Not accepted |
Free DIY allowance
'Residents can dispose of small amounts of DIY waste generated by minor home improvements and repairs.' Per visit: 'up to 100kg of the following: concrete, cement, mortar, rubble, soil or turf, for example, four 25kg sacks', and one of: 1-2 bathroom suite items; 1-2 window frames or doors; small amounts of plasterboard (not whole sheets); small amounts of wood (max 2 damaged fence panels); carpet from one room. No charges published; above the limit, book a return visit.
From Derby'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
No permit scheme stated
No separate van permit; all visits Mon-Sat booked via the free MiPermit system, max 12 visits per household per year (Jan-Dec). Cars and small vans; vans and pick-ups under 3.5t; domestic trailers under 2m only. Vehicles over 2m high or with commercial branding may be refused.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
All visits Monday to Saturday must be pre-booked (online or Derby Direct 0333 200 6981); Sundays no booking needed. Same registered vehicle required.
Proof of address
Not stated
'Proof of address may be required.' For Derby and Derbyshire residents.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (listed), no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted (bulky furniture listed), no charge stated
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
Fridges/freezers limited to one per visit (national capacity shortage, Aug 2026). Pedestrians not allowed; cyclists allowed without booking. Reuse shop on site.