Halton tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| RubbleListed as accepted at Halton sites (MRWA page); no charge or limit stated | Free |
| SoilListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Plasterboard (gypsum)Listed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosHousehold cement-type asbestos by appointment (email hdl@halton.gov.uk or 0303 333 4300); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Paintup to 10 tins. Anytime at Johnsons Lane only | Free |
Free DIY allowance
The council's pages didn't describe a free allowance.
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
Vans and large trailers must pre-arrange the visit ('Book a permit' via My Halton). Veolia: van/large trailer visits limited to one per vehicle/household per week, max 12 a year; whole-day booking, no time slot.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
Cars need no booking; vans and large trailers must pre-arrange via a permit booking.
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated on the council page.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (upholstered/POPs container); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted in the Upholstered Domestic Seating container; no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Picow Farm Household Waste Recycling Centre (Runcorn)Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4UD1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-6pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day [No pedestrian access]
- Johnsons Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (Widnes)Johnson's Lane, Widnes, WA8 0SJ1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-6pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day [No pedestrian access; takes up to 10 paint tins]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Halton sites are provided by Halton Council, not MRWA, and Merseyside van bookings are not open to Halton residents. Council map link gives Runcorn postcode WA7 4UB; MRWA gives WA7 4UD. Commercial waste not allowed.