Hillingdon tips: charges, permits and opening times
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- Charges5 items charged
- BookingNot stated
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreby weight above allowance. Harefield only; 'all hardcore/soil - no plasterboard' qualifies as recycled | £130 per tonne (minimum £26 for up to 200kg) if a recycled-only load; £333 per tonne (minimum £33.30 for up to 100kg) if mixed |
| Soilby weight above allowance. Harefield only | £130 per tonne (minimum £26 for up to 200kg) if a recycled-only load; £333 per tonne if mixed |
| Plasterboardby weight above allowance. Treated as mixed waste (plasterboard excluded from recycled hardcore loads) | £333 per tonne (minimum £33.30 for up to 100kg) |
| TyresNot mentioned on Harefield accepted list | No charge published |
| Asbestoscollection: up to 6 sheets or bags (max 10kg each) per rolling 12 months. Not accepted at Harefield; free council collection service instead | Free |
| Gas bottlesNot accepted (incl. fire extinguishers, beer barrels, oxygen tanks); helium canisters accepted if handed to staff | Not accepted |
| Mixed DIY waste (bathroom suites, kitchen units, doors, windows, fencing, sheds, flooring)by weight above allowance | £333 per tonne, minimum £33.30 for up to 100kg |
| Non-Hillingdon resident in a car (Harefield)per visit. Non-residents in a van pay full trade prices | £11 |
Free DIY allowance
'Hillingdon residents are allowed to dispose of a small amount of DIY waste per day, equivalent to 5 black bags or 4 single items (eg door, pallet, sink, fence).' Above that, charged at trade prices; DIY mixed with domestic waste is all weighed and charged at trade prices.
From Hillingdon'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 permit; vans only at Harefield Civic Amenity Site with 2 forms of ID (photo ID and household bill within 3 months; no driving licence: passport plus 2 proofs of address); max 12 van visits per year (Jan-Dec). No vans or commercial vehicles at West Drayton waste weekends.
Do I need to book?
Booking rules not stated
Harefield and West Drayton: no booking mentioned. Space Waye: no booking Mon-Thu (excluding bank holiday Mondays); booking required Fri-Sun and bank holidays, up to 2 weeks ahead.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
HillingdonFirst card, or driving licence and a household bill; staff check proof of address in the queue. Residents with DIY waste must use the weighbridge and show proof of address.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at Harefield (listed), no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at Harefield (listed), no charge stated
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Harefield Civic Amenity SiteNew Years Green Lane, Harefield, UB9 6LXMon-Sun 8am-4pm (no entry before 7.45am)
- Space Waye Reuse and Recycling CentreNorth Feltham Trading Estate, Pier Road (off Faggs Road), Feltham, TW14 0THMon-Sun and bank holidays 8am-3.30pm (booking Fri-Sun and bank holidays)
- West Drayton waste weekendsRailway Sidings, Tavistock Road, West Drayton, UB7 7QTSat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon-Fri and bank holidays
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Council states 'Any waste created by construction or demolition works is classed as commercial waste. This includes DIY waste generated from bathroom/kitchen upgrades or large decorating projects at home.' DIY/building waste accepted at Harefield only. Harefield not accessible to pedestrians. Fridge/freezer disposal currently unavailable for traders.