Kent tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- Charges6 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| DIY waste over limit (rubble, hardcore, bricks, blocks, concrete, paving, soil, sand, stones, gravel, tiles, ceramic bathroom/kitchen items)per item or standard black bag. Over the free DIY limit; card only. | £5 |
| Rubble / hardcoreper item or standard black bag. Over the free DIY limit; card only. | £5 |
| Soilper standard black bag. Over the free DIY limit; card only. | £5 |
| Plasterboardper sheet or standard black bag. Over the free DIY limit; card only. | £7.50 |
| Tyres (car and motorbike)per tyre, up to 5 a day. No free limit; 'Tyres are the only items we always charge for.' | £3 |
| Asbestosup to 5 sacks (or equivalent) per month. All HWRCs except Sheerness; double wrapped; max size 3m x 1.5m. Larger quantities: licensed contractor. | Free |
| Gas bottlesAccepted; Calor gas bottles and nitrous oxide canisters not accepted (return Calor to supplier). | Free |
| Plastic kitchen units, non-ceramic sinks, baths, doors'There are no limits or charges for plastic kitchen units, non-ceramic sinks, baths and doors.' | Free |
| Non-Kent resident visitper visit. Includes Medway residents. | £10 |
Free DIY allowance
'1 large item (up to 200cm x 75cm) or 2 standard black bags (50 litres each) per visit', '4 visits in 4 weeks with DIY waste'. 'If you go over this limit, we can charge you.'
From Kent'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
Restricted vehicles need a vehicle voucher; 'From 4 November, you'll need a digital permit'; paper vouchers usable until 31 January. Voucher limits and vehicle definitions are in the HWRC operating policy PDF.
- Height barrier
- 2m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Book a slot online (same day or up to 2 weeks ahead) or call 03000 41 73 73; bring booking reference and vehicle voucher/permit if needed. No booking for reuse shop only.
Proof of address
Not stated
Non-Kent council tax payers pay £10 per visit; ID requirement not stated.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Free at all HWRCs (mattress container at Allington, Ashford, Canterbury; bulky waste container elsewhere)
- Sofas and furniture
- Free upholstered seating at most HWRCs; not accepted at Dartford, Maidstone and Sittingbourne (storage space)
All 19 tips and opening hours
- Allington Household Waste Recycling CentreLaverstoke Road, Allington, ME16 0LEMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Ashford Household Waste Recycling CentreCobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, TN23 1ELMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Canterbury Household Waste Recycling CentreVauxhall Road, Canterbury, CT1 1HDMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Dartford Household Waste Recycling CentreOld Rochester Way, Dartford Heath, Dartford, DA1 3QUMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Deal Household Waste Recycling CentreSouthwall Road, Deal, CT14 9QBMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Dover Household Waste Recycling CentreHoneywood Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3EHMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Faversham Household Waste Recycling CentrePreston Forge, Salters Lane, Faversham, ME13 8YDMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Folkestone Household Waste Recycling CentreRoss Way, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3UJMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Herne Bay Household Waste Recycling CentreWestbrook Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 8DDMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Maidstone Household Waste Recycling CentreBurial Ground, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RJMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Margate Household Waste Recycling CentreManston Road, Margate, CT9 4LXMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- New Romney Household Waste Recycling CentreMountfield Road, New Romney, TN28 8LHMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Pepperhill Household Waste Recycling CentrePepperhill, Station Road, Southfleet, DA13 9PAMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Richborough Household Waste Recycling CentreRamsgate Road, Richborough, Sandwich, CT13 9NWMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Sevenoaks Household Waste Recycling CentreMain Road, Dunbrik, Sundridge, TN14 6EPMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Sheerness Household Waste Recycling CentreStation Road, Sheerness, ME12 1RHMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Sittingbourne Household Waste Recycling CentreGas Road, Milton, Sittingbourne, ME10 2QDMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Swanley Household Waste Recycling CentreTeardrop Centre (Pedham Place), A20/London Road, Swanley, BR8 8TJMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
- Tunbridge Wells Household Waste Recycling CentreNorth Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EEMon-Sat 8am-4.30pm; Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
19 HWRCs. Kent residents can no longer use Medway's Capstone, Cuxton and Hoath Way sites. No waste on foot. 2m height barrier at all sites.