Manchester tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreup to five 900mm x 600mm rubble sacks per visit. Limit per visit; no paid option for residents published. | Free |
| Soilwithin rubble limit. Soil counted with hardcore and rubble (bricks, soil and tiles). | Free |
| PlasterboardListed as DIY waste accepted; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| Tyres'Tyres can be recycled at a recycling centre'; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted at recycling centres. Cement-bonded asbestos from your own home only, at waste transfer facilities (Arkwright Street Oldham, Bredbury Parkway, Cobden Street Salford, Longley Lane Sharston); PPE and proof of address required. No charge stated. | Not accepted |
| Gas bottles'You can take gas bottles to a recycling centre.' | Free |
Free DIY allowance
Residents can use any GM recycling centre 'free of charge for waste and recycling from your home. This includes waste from normal day-to-day household activities and DIY projects.' Hardcore and rubble (bricks, soil and tiles): 'The limit is five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit.'
From Manchester'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
Van permit needed for any van/car-derived van/campervan, pick-up, hire van, twin-axle trailer or adapted car; apply 2 working days before first visit. No vans over 5.3m or 3.5 tonnes. Visit limits: cars and cars with single-axle trailers 52 a year; twin-axle trailers 18 a year; vans and pick-ups 18 a year. ANPR in use. 2m height barriers removed except Spring Vale (Rochdale) and Every Street (Bury).
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking needed. Vans, hire vans, pick-ups and twin-axle trailers need a free van permit (apply 2 working days before first visit).
Proof of address
Not stated
Free for residents of the nine GM councils (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford). Van permit vehicles must be registered to a GM home address; proof of address may be requested.
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered furniture accepted (collected separately for POPs) or donated to Renew if fire-labelled; free for GM residents
All 5 tips and opening hours
- Sandfold Lane Recycling CentreSandfold Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3BJMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Longley Lane Recycling CentreLongley Lane, Sharston, Manchester, M22 4RQMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Cobden Street Recycling Centre (Salford)Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NAMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Lumns Lane Recycling Centre (Salford)Lumns Lane, Clifton, M27 8LNMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Reliance Street Recycling CentreReliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 3EZTemporarily closed for improvement works; reopening early 2027
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
GM residents (except Wigan) can use any of the GM recycling centres free. Recycle for GM lists Cobden Street and Lumns Lane (both in Salford) as local centres for Manchester. Reliance Street (Newton Heath, M40 3EZ) is closed for redevelopment: site page says reopening early 2027 (area page says 6-8 months). Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.