Ealing tips: charges, permits and opening times
London
- Charges7 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (bricks, rubble, stones, slabs, tiles, slates, roofing, tarmac)per 100kg. above the free weekly 60kg / one item allowance | £28.55 |
| Soil and turfper 100kg. above free allowance | £28.55 |
| Plasterboard and plasterper 100kg. above free allowance | £28.55 |
| Fencing, sheds, greenhousesper 100kg. above free allowance | £28.55 |
| Timber, doors, windows, floorboards, skirtingper 100kg. above free allowance | £28.55 |
| Kitchen and bathroom units/fittings, plumbing, wiringper 100kg. above free allowance | £28.55 |
| Mattressesper mattress. Up to 2 free every 12 months; more than 2 at a time or more than 2 visits a year treated as trade waste | £15 |
| TyresNot mentioned on the council page | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted at Greenford Road; cement-bonded asbestos accepted at Abbey Road RRC (Brent) | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesNot mentioned | No charge published |
| DIY/construction waste from non-residents or in a van by a non-residentrate not stated on this page | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'Each week, residents are able to bring in 60kg or one item no larger than 2m x 0.75m x 0.7m free of charge. Additional waste will be chargeable.' No roll-over to the next week. Mixed DIY loads enter via the weighbridge; proof of address and photo ID needed.
From Ealing'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 van permit scheme stated. Vehicles over 1.8m or carrying DIY/building waste must enter via the weighbridge; max 3.5 tonnes gross. Hire vehicles need hire agreement, proof of address and photo ID. Non-residents in vans pay commercial charges.
- Height barrier
- 1.8m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Book a 30-minute slot in advance; arrivals without a booking are turned away. Max 2 bookings per household per week, up to 2 weeks ahead. Cars, motorcycles and cyclists only; no pedestrians. Cars max 30 minutes on site.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Photo ID and proof of residence every visit; for DIY waste: proof of address (bank statement, utility bill or council tax bill) plus photo ID (driving licence with matching address). Hire vehicles also need hire agreement.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; 'charges may apply': 2 free every 12 months, then £15 each
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted as bulky household rubbish; no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Greenford Road Reuse and Recycling CentreGreenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9AP1 Apr-30 Sep: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-5pm (last slot 4pm-4.30pm); 1 Oct-31 Mar: same days 8am-4pm (last slot 3pm-3.30pm); closed Wed and Thu [Booking required. Height restriction 1.8m on main entrance; taller vehicles via weighbridge (closes 4.30pm summer, 3.30pm winter).]
- Space Waye Reuse and Recycling Centre (Hounslow)North Feltham Trading Estate, Pier Road (off Faggs Road), Feltham, TW14 0TH8am-3.30pm daily (per Hounslow Council) [Hounslow-run alternative in WLWA area; Hounslow booking/ID rules and charges apply]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Ealing also points residents to WLWA-area alternatives: Space Waye (Hounslow, listed), Townmead Road (Richmond, TW9 4EL) and Abbey Road (Brent, NW10 7TJ). One fridge/freezer per household. Paint, carpets, underlay and white goods stay free for residents. Christmas: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day