Hackney tips: charges, permits and opening times
LondonRun by North London Waste Authority (sites run by LondonEnergy)
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorewithin DIY allowance. limit two 50 litre bags, four times in four weeks; no charge for waste above the limit is published | Free |
| Soil and stoneswithin DIY allowance. same two 50 litre bag limit | Free |
| Plasterboardaccepted at all north London RRCs, must be separated; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyresnot accepted at NLWA sites | Not accepted |
| Asbestoscement-bonded asbestos only at Hornsey Street RRC (Islington), pre-book with site; no charge stated. City of London offers free asbestos collection | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Each north London household can take DIY waste capable of fitting into two 50 litre bags, four times in any four week period (includes concrete, brick, stones, pebbles, sand and gravel)
From Hackney'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
No permit as such: vans and cars with a trailer over 4ft must book 24 hours ahead on LondonEnergy's van booking site; 10 vans per site per day. Hackney says 5 van visits per financial year (1 Apr-31 Mar); NLWA says six van bookings a year. No booking fee stated
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking by car or on foot; vans and cars with trailers over 4ft book 24 hours ahead
Proof of address
Not stated
Proof of residency (e.g. utility bill) required for van bookings; hire vans must bring hire agreement. Not stated for cars
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at RRCs (no charge stated)
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at RRCs (no charge stated)
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Islington - Hornsey Street Reuse and Recycling Centre40 Hornsey Street, Islington, London, N7 8HUMon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sunday and bank holidays 8.30am-8pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Waltham Forest - South Access Road Reuse and Recycling Centre42a South Access Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AX9am-4pm daily including Sundays and bank holidays; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Haringey - Western Road Reuse and Recycling CentreWestern Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6XJ9am-4pm daily including Sundays and bank holidays; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Hackney has no reuse and recycling centre of its own; council lists 3 nearby NLWA sites in neighbouring boroughs (Islington Hornsey Street, Waltham Forest South Access Road, Haringey Western Road). Height barriers per site 1.75m-1.85m. No charges published by NLWA.