Gwynedd tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| RubbleListed as accepted; no charge or limit published | No charge published |
| SoilNot mentioned | No charge published |
| PlasterboardNot mentioned | No charge published |
| TyresAccepted, up to 4; no charge published | No charge published |
| AsbestosCement-bonded only, reasonable domestic quantities, at Caernarfon, Dolgellau and Garndolbenmaen; arrange first via Galw Gwynedd 01766 771000; double wrapped; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesAccepted; no charge published | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No DIY allowance or charges published; 'Rubble' is listed among accepted items. Household waste only (no business, or landlord renovation waste).
From Gwynedd's pages, quoted or summarised.
In Wales the English DIY waste rules don't apply, so each Welsh council sets its own limits. What this council says is shown above.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free ('Van permits are available FREE OF CHARGE')
Van permit for N1 goods vehicles up to 3.5t (not needed if the N1 vehicle has rear windows and seats); up to 18 booked slots per year. Hire vans cannot currently get a permit. Car trailers max 2.4m x 1.2m (8ft x 4ft).
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Must book a slot before visiting any recycling centre (online or 01766 771000); one entry per slot; arrive no more than 10 minutes before slot start.
Proof of address
Not stated
For Gwynedd residents; staff check vehicle registration against booking. ID requirement not stated.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (listed), no charge stated
All 8 tips and opening hours
- Caergylchu, CaernarfonCibyn Industrial Estate, Caernarfon, LL55 2BDMon-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Y Bala Recycling CentreY Bala Industrial Estate, Y Bala, LL23 7NLMon, Fri and Sat only 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Bangor Recycling CentreLlandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor, LL57 4YHMon-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Blaenau Ffestiniog Recycling CentreRhiwbryfdir, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3LUMon, Fri and Sat only 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Dolgellau Recycling CentreFfordd y Bala, Dolgellau, LL40 2YFMon-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Harlech Recycling CentreFfridd Rasus, Harlech, LL46 2UWTue-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Pwllheli Recycling CentreGlan y Don Industrial Estate, Pwllheli, LL53 5YTMon-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
- Rhwngddwyryd Recycling Centre, GarndolbenmaenRhwngddwyryd, Garndolbenmaen, LL51 9PJMon-Sat 9am-4pm (booking required)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales: English DIY regulations do not apply; Gwynedd publishes no DIY charges. Only one person may get out to unload. Knife amnesty bins at Bangor, Caernarfon, Dolgellau and Harlech.