Nottingham tips: charges, permits and opening times
East Midlands
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore2 x 50 litre rubble bags per visit. Limit per visit; no paid option published. | Free |
| Soil2 x 50 litre rubble bags per visit. Shares soil/bricks/rubble limit. | Free |
| Plasterboard1 item (sheets, not bagged) per visit. Listed as an example DIY bulky item. | Free |
| TyresNot listed among accepted items. | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot listed among accepted items. | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesListed as accepted. | Free |
| Fridges and freezersmax 1 per visit, one visit per week. Temporary restriction due to national capacity shortage. | Free |
Free DIY allowance
No charges published. 'A household will be allowed to dispose of no more than the following in any one visit: Soil, bricks, rubble - 2 x 50ltr rubble bags; Bathroom suite, bulky items - 1 item; Windows - 1 complete unit; DIY bulky or fitted items no larger than 2,000mm by 750mm by 700mm.' No visit-frequency limit stated.
From Nottingham'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
'Registration is not required.' Allowed: car with or without single/double-axle trailer (max 3m x 2m, GVW under 2.5t), van or minibus, pick-up, campervan, motorcycle. Not allowed: van or pick-up with any trailer, horseboxes. Commercial vehicles likely to be questioned.
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Nottingham City residents only (not County districts); 'you may be asked to produce your driving licence, as proof of being a City resident'.
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- General/bulky waste accepted; no charge stated
The tip and opening hours
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Single HWRC for the city.