Luton tips: charges, permits and opening times
East of England
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore / bricksCounts toward 6 items (100 litre bags) every 30 days; no charge published | No charge published |
| Soil, turfCounts toward 6 items every 30 days; no charge published | No charge published |
| PlasterboardCounts toward 6 items every 30 days; no charge published | No charge published |
| TyresCar tyres, maximum of two a year; no charge published | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesEmpty LPG gas bottles, maximum two a year; household fire extinguisher max one a year; no charge published | No charge published |
| Bathroom suites, kitchen units, doors, windows, sheds, fence panelsEach counts as one DIY item (max 6 every 30 days) | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Small scale DIY waste (e.g. changing kitchen cabinets or a bathroom suite, removing a patio or small garden wall) 'restricted to a maximum of 6 items every 30 days'; one item = one DIY item or one 100 litre bag. Must be your own work, delivered by you. No resident charge published; waste from large projects (extensions, loft conversions, demolition) not accepted.
From Luton'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
Permit for vans, pick-ups and crew cabs, cars towing trailers bigger than 0.9m x 1.2m, campervans and minibuses. Single visit within 30 days of issue; one at a time per household, max 12 a year; posted 2nd class after about two working days. Trailers over 1.8m x 1.2m and double-axle vehicles never allowed. Hire vehicles: show hire agreement and proof of address.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking mentioned for cars; restricted vehicles need a single-visit permit.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Bring proof of residency (council tax or utility bill) and identification (passport or driving licence).
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted ('bulky items such as furniture, sofas, mattresses and chairs'), no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted, no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Eaton Green Road Tidy TipEaton Green Road, Luton, LU2 9RTMon 9am-7pm; Tue-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm (last entry 15 min before close for cars, 30 min for permit vans)
- Progress Way Tidy TipProgress Way, Luton, LU4 9TRMon 9am-7pm; Tue-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm (last entry 15 min before close for cars, 30 min for permit vans)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Businesses, tradespeople, landlords, community groups and large construction/renovation projects can pay to use Progress Way (prices not published). No pedestrian or bicycle access. Annual limits: fridges/freezers 2, fluorescent tubes 4, oils 10 litres, car batteries 2, paint/chemicals 5 litres.