Lincolnshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
East Midlands
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot stated
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreDIY/discretionary waste: no charge stated; limits apply (one bin of 100 litres or two 50 litre bags of soil, rubble or plasterboard combined, or one article up to 2000x750x700mm; four visits per household in four weeks). Site pages say 'one small dustbin full per vehicle per day in total'. | No charge published |
| SoilDIY/discretionary waste: no charge stated; limits apply (one bin of 100 litres or two 50 litre bags of soil, rubble or plasterboard combined, or one article up to 2000x750x700mm; four visits per household in four weeks). Site pages say 'one small dustbin full per vehicle per day in total'. | No charge published |
| PlasterboardDIY/discretionary waste: no charge stated; limits apply (one bin of 100 litres or two 50 litre bags of soil, rubble or plasterboard combined, or one article up to 2000x750x700mm; four visits per household in four weeks). Site pages say 'one small dustbin full per vehicle per day in total'. | No charge published |
| TyresVehicle tyres not accepted (single bicycle tyres only) | Not accepted |
| Asbestos (white/chrysotile bonded)Not at HWRCs. Booked disposal at specialist locations in Lincoln and Skegness, Mon-Fri; two deposits per household per year; up to 40kg a year; council supplies bags (900x1200mm, max 20kg each); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesAccepted; listed as discretionary DIY waste in policy; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Bathroom/kitchen fittings, doors, fence panels, radiatorsDiscretionary DIY waste within limits above; no charge stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Policy: DIY waste is classed as industrial, not household waste; 'We will accept some waste from small home DIY projects' within limits: one bin (100 litres or two 50 litre black bags) of soil, rubble or plasterboard combined; or a single article no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm; four single visits per household in any four week period. No charges stated.
From Lincolnshire'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: Free
Free e-permit for vans under 2m high, 4x4s classed as light goods vehicles, and trailers from 1.8x1.2x0.5m up to 3.6m long, 1.8m wide, 0.5m high (no greedy boards or caged sides); one per address; renew annually. No commercial vehicles, flat-bed pick-ups, or any vehicle over 2m high incl. roof bars/boxes. Van towing trailer: waste in van or trailer, not both.
- Height barrier
- 2m
Do I need to book?
Booking rules not stated
Council says all HWRCs 'will be introducing a booking system' (Autumn 2026); start date not captured.
Proof of address
Not stated
For Lincolnshire residents' own household waste; staff may ask for a declaration of household waste form. No ID requirement stated.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Sofas and armchairs accepted; no charge stated
All 11 tips and opening hours
- Boston Recycling CentreBittern Way, Boston, PE21 7RQMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Bourne Recycling CentreSouth Fen Road, Bourne, PE10 0DNMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Gainsborough Recycling CentreLong Wood Road, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough, DN21 1QBMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Grantham Recycling CentreMowbeck Way, Alexandra Road, Grantham, NG31 7AHMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Lincoln Recycling CentreGreat Northern Terrace, Lincoln, LN5 8LGMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Louth Recycling CentreBolingbroke Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, LN11 0WAMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Market Rasen Recycling CentreGallamore Lane Industrial Estate, Market Rasen, LN8 3HAMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Skegness Recycling CentreWarth Lane, Skegness, PE25 2JSMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Sleaford Recycling CentrePride Parkway, Enterprise Park, Sleaford, NG34 8GLMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Spalding Recycling CentreWest Marsh Road, Spalding, PE11 2BBMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays.
- Tattershall Recycling CentreKirkby Lane, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PDMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed and Thu. Arrive before 3.50pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; normal hours other bank holidays. Replaces Kirkby on Bain site.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
11 sites, all closed Wednesday and Thursday. Chemicals, cooking oil and engine oil max five litres per vehicle per visit (engine oil max 10 litres a month in policy).