Gateshead tips: charges, permits and opening times
North East
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreup to 6 bin bags per visit. No charge mentioned | No charge published |
| SoilNot stated | No charge published |
| Plasterboard5 bags or 3 sheets per visit. No charge mentioned | No charge published |
| TyresNot stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted: 'It cannot be deposited at our household waste and recycling centres' | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesGas cylinders accepted at the centres; no charge mentioned (some, e.g. Calor, must go back to supplier) | No charge published |
| Bathroom suitesBaths, toilets and sinks accepted at either centre; no charge mentioned | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No charges mentioned. Limits stated: rubble 'up to 6 bin bags per visit'; plasterboard '5 bags or 3 sheets per visit'.
From Gateshead'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 ('Permits are free of charge')
One permit plus a booking per visit; up to 3 permits per application, max 12 a year (1 Apr-31 Mar); each valid 28 days. Car-derived vans need a permit; box vans and any van with a trailer not allowed. Trailers max 3m (tow bar to end); vehicle max 5.5m long and under 2.3m high. Own household waste only, non-hazardous, max one tonne per load, 6 bin bags of rubble. Applicant must be the driver and insured.
- Height barrier
- 2.3m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Book online, 30-minute slots up to two weeks ahead; permit first if needed; final slot of the day for cars, motorcycles and bikes only
Proof of address
Not stated
'Site attendants may ask for your driving licence or proof of address'
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at either HWRC. Bulky collection: mattress is a medium item, £8.50 each (minimum charge £17)
- Sofas and furniture
- Bulky collection medium item £8.50 (corner sofas £8.20 per section); upholstered (POPs) items kept separate
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Cowen Road HWRCCowen Road, Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 5TWSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) every day 9am-6pm; winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm; closed Christmas Day. Gateshead residents only
- Campground HWRCSpringwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7XWSame hours as Cowen Road; Gateshead and Sunderland residents; vehicles under 2.3m
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Campground is shared with Sunderland residents.