Milton Keynes tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorelisted as accepted; no resident charge or limit published | Free |
| SoilA-Z: take to the HWRC; no charge published | No charge published |
| Plasterboardnot listed for residents (trade weighbridge only lists plasterboard) | No charge published |
| Tyresaccepted at New Bradwell and Newport Pagnell, not Bleak Hall; no charge published | No charge published |
| Asbestossecurely wrapped, New Bradwell only; no commercial asbestos; no charge published | No charge published |
| Gas bottlescontents must be identifiable | Free |
Free DIY allowance
No DIY allowance or resident charges published. 'Hardcore and rubble' listed as accepted; soil and rubble to 'take to the Household Waste Recycling Centre' (A-Z).
From Milton Keynes'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
All visits booked. Bleak Hall: cars under 2m high only. New Bradwell: cars, car+trailer and vans under 2m high. Newport Pagnell: as New Bradwell via main entrance; vehicles over 2m via trade entrance. Max 3.5t; no vans with trailers.
- Height barrier
- 2m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Must book a 15-minute slot online or on 01908 252570, up to 7 days ahead; need vehicle registration, site and email.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Booking confirmation email and proof of address (e.g. driving licence).
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (furniture e.g. tables, beds, mattresses); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture accepted; no charge stated for residents
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Bleak Hall Recycling CentreChesney Wold, Bleak Hall, MK6 1NEWinter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 8am-5pm; Summer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 7am-7pm; booking required
- New Bradwell Recycling CentreNewport Road, New Bradwell, MK13 0AHWinter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 8am-5pm; Summer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 7am-7pm; booking required
- Newport Pagnell Recycling CentreNorth Crawley Road, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9HGWinter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 8am-5pm; Summer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 7am-7pm; booking required
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Only one cooling appliance per household at present. Trade waste at Newport Pagnell trade entrance is charged by weight band (e.g. hardcore £10 inc VAT up to 0.16t; plasterboard £36; general £46) - commercial rates, not resident charges: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/commercial-and-business-waste/trade-waste-household-waste-recycling-centre