Monmouthshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble (incl. bricks and ceramics)five bags or small car boot load per visit. accepted within DIY policy (five bags or small car boot load per visit, max two visits per month); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Soilnot listed separately | No charge published |
| Plasterboardfive bags or small car boot load per visit. accepted within DIY policy (five bags or small car boot load per visit, max two visits per month); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyresnot accepted (car or vehicle parts not accepted) | Not accepted |
| Asbestosno more than 4 standard sized sheets per year, max 120cm x 60cm. small amounts from householders at Five Lanes or Llanfoist only; double wrapped and sealed; must unload yourself; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas cylinders (empty only)accepted at Five Lanes and Llanfoist (not Mitchel Troy); no charge stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'DIY waste is restricted to five bags or a small car boot load per visit with a maximum of two visits per month.' Small scale works in a householder's own property only; DIY waste at Llanfoist and Five Lanes (Mitchel Troy only very small amounts). No charges stated
From Monmouthshire's pages, quoted or summarised.
In Wales the English DIY waste rules don't apply, so each Welsh council sets its own limits. What this council says is shown above.
Vans, pickups and trailers
No permit scheme stated
No permit; vans and cars with trailers book a slot via the van/trailer booking form (limited number per day; one visit per week); must unload within 15 minutes. No double axle trailers or tipper vans; trailers larger than 6x4ft not permitted
Do I need to book?
Booking required
'You must book a slot in advance before you visit a Recycling Centre': 30-minute slots via My Monmouthshire or 01633 644644; one slot per day; bring confirmation email
Proof of address
Not stated
Monmouthshire residents only; resident's permit no longer needed; booking via My Monmouthshire account
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (no charge stated)
- Sofas and furniture
- Sofas/settees/couches accepted (no charge stated)
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Five Lanes Recycling CentreFive Lanes Quarry, A48, Caerwent, NP26 5PD8am-4pm; closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Llanfoist Recycling CentreHeads of the Valleys Road, A465, access via Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, NP7 9AQ8am-4pm; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Mitchel Troy Recycling CentreOff the B4293, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth, NP25 4HX8am-4pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales: not covered by the English DIY regulations. Black bags must be sorted on site (policy from 25 Oct 2022). Trade waste over weighbridge at Llanfoist and Five Lanes (rates on site). Bulky collection: up to 3 items for £20.