Newcastle upon Tyne tips: charges, permits and opening times
North East
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoresmall amounts only. Rubble, soil and stones at Byker and Walbottle only; not Brunswick. | Free |
| Soilsmall amounts only. Byker and Walbottle only. | Free |
| Plasterboardsmall DIY amounts only. Text says Byker and Walbottle only; the table marks all three sites Yes. | Free |
| Tyresmaximum 4. Old tyres, all three sites. | Free |
| AsbestosNot accepted ('items containing asbestos'). | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlessmall, up to 15kg only. All three sites. | Free |
Free DIY allowance
No charges published. 'We are only able to accept small amounts of building waste, rubble, soil and plasterboard at Byker and Walbottle sites only.' Domestic DIY waste 'small amounts only'; no volume defined.
From Newcastle upon Tyne'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
Vans (incl. hire), car-derived vans, pick-ups, campers, minibuses, vehicles with 7+ seats or seats removed, any vehicle towing a trailer, and liveried vehicles need a WasteBot permit and can only use Brunswick. 6 permits per 12 months. Not allowed: vehicles over 2m high, over 6m long, over 3.5t, trailers over 3m incl. towbar, dropside/tipper/flatbed vans. Permits via WasteBot text service; photo ID and proof of Newcastle address every visit.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars. Vans and larger vehicles need a WasteBot permit (text 'waste' to 07492 880 069).
Proof of address
Not stated
Only Newcastle residents may use the sites. Permit holders must show photo ID and proof of Newcastle address on every visit (e.g. driving licence, or passport with bill/bank statement). Not stated for cars.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at all three sites; free
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at all three sites; free
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Brunswick Household Waste and Recycling CentreBrunswick Industrial Estate, Sandy Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BAMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Byker Household Waste and Recycling CentreGlasshouse Street, off Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AHMon-Sun 8am-6pm
- Walbottle Household Waste and Recycling CentreWalbottle Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8HYMon-Sun 9am-6pm
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Three sites, no pedestrian access (vehicle or cargo bike only). Last entry: small car loads 15 min before closing, large car loads 30 min, WasteBot permit vehicles 60 min. Fridges accepted at Walbottle only. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; close 4pm Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.