Lewisham tips: charges, permits and opening times

London

ChargesNo charges listed
BookingNot needed
VansNo permit scheme
Proof of addressNeeded

What the tip charges

What Lewisham says it charges
Item	Price
Rubble / hardcore'Use of the site is free'; within DIY limits	Free
SoilSoil and stones / bags of soil accepted; 'Use of the site is free'; turf not accepted	Free
PlasterboardNot accepted	Not accepted
TyresNot mentioned on council page	No charge published
AsbestosNot listed; hazardous waste not accepted (book City of London hazardous waste collection)	Not accepted
Gas bottlesAccepted; 'Use of the site is free'	Free
Bathroom suites, kitchen units, fence panels, window framesAccepted; 'Use of the site is free'; within DIY limits	Free
Paint and solventsNot accepted; City of London hazardous waste collection	Not accepted

What the council says about dates: Page published 19/05/2026

Council's price list

Free DIY allowance

DIY waste accepted: no more than four visits over a four week period; only one large item up to 200cm x 75cm or up to 100L (2 x 50L standard black bin bags). 'Use of the site is free.'

From Lewisham'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

Vans allowed up to four visits per year, with earlier last entry than cars. Commercial vehicles not allowed: vans with commercial signage, pickup trucks, minibuses, trailers. Hired vans (including man and van) accepted with evidence of hire, ID and proof of address.

Van and trailer rules on the council's site

Do I need to book?

No booking needed for cars

You do not need to make a booking

Council's visiting page

Proof of address

Yes, bring proof of address

Lewisham residents only. Photo ID (driving licence or passport) and proof of address (utility bill or bank statement).

Mattresses and sofas

Mattresses: Accepted free (furniture including sofas, mattresses and wardrobes)
Sofas and furniture: Accepted free

What the council accepts

The tip and opening hours

Landmann Way Reuse and Recycling CentreCivic Amenities Site, Landmann Way, New Cross, London, SE14 5RSCars: Sun-Fri 8am-3.30pm, Sat 8am-11.30am. Vans, pedestrians and bikes: Sun-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat 8am-11am (last entry). Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; other bank holidays normal.

Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.

Good to know

Single site. Trailers not allowed. Staff cannot help unload. Hazardous waste and paint via City of London collection service.