Dudley tips: charges, permits and opening times
West Midlands
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreup to 2 standard refuse sacks per visit. Limited to equivalent of 2 standard sized refuse sacks of soil, rubble and tiles per visit; no paid option above. | Free |
| Soilup to 2 standard refuse sacks per visit. Shares the soil/rubble/tiles limit. | Free |
| Plasterboardone standard refuse sack per visit. 'Not classified as household waste but the site accepts one standard sized refuse sack arising from minor DIY projects per visit'. | Free |
| Tyres1 car tyre per visit. Commercial and industrial tyres prohibited. | Free |
| AsbestosNot accepted. | Not accepted |
| Gas bottles1 LPG cylinder per visit. LPG (butane/propane) max 17kg empty weight; no BOC or industrial cylinders. | Free |
| Used engine oil1 x 5 litre container per visit | Free |
| Fridges and freezers'Until further notice, we are unable to take fridges, freezers, and other cooling appliances.' | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No charges published. Hardcore, rubble and soil: 'Limited to the equivalent of 2 standard sized refuse sacks of soil, rubble and tiles per visit.' Plasterboard: 'the site accepts one standard sized refuse sack arising from minor DIY projects per visit'.
From Dudley'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
Free van and trailer permit for single-axle trailers and commercial-type vehicles: 12 visits per 12 months, one per household per vehicle, Dudley residents only, apply 10 working days ahead. Hires of 2 days or less need no permit (show hire documents). Small trailers max 1.8m by appointment; vehicles over 6ft 6in by booking on Wednesdays only.
- Height barrier
- 1.98m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
All visits must be booked online; staff turn away anyone without a booking and check registration. Arriving too early may be refused.
Proof of address
Not stated
Vehicle registration checked against booking; no proof of address requirement stated.
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Dudley Household Waste Recycling Centre (Stourbridge)Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JESummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) daily 8am-4pm, Monday late night 8am-6pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) daily 8am-4pm
- Pop-up tip - Lister RoadLister Road, DudleySelected Saturdays only (2026: 7 and 21 Nov, 5 Dec); times not stated
- Pop-up tip - NorthwayNorthway, SedgleySelected Saturdays only (2026: 14 and 28 Nov, 12 Dec); times not stated
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Fridges/freezers temporarily not accepted. Pop-up tips (car bookings only, no vans/trailers, no liquid or hazardous waste) run on set Saturdays at Lister Road, Dudley and Northway, Sedgley; book via the same form, slots open 14 days ahead. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.