Oldham tips: charges, permits and opening times
North WestRun by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM); sites run by SUEZ
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreLimit five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit; must be your own DIY work | Free |
| SoilLimit five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit; robust sacks | Free |
| PlasterboardFrom your own home, at listed centres incl. Arkwright Street, Bayley Street, Chichester Street | Free |
| TyresAccepted; garage-replaced tyres are the garage's responsibility | Free |
| Asbestos'You will still need to take it to one of our weighbridges and PPE will be required'; charge not stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesAccepted at recycling centres | Free |
Free DIY allowance
'You can use any of our recycling centres free of charge for waste and recycling from your home. This includes waste from normal day-to-day household activities and DIY projects.' Rubble and soil limited to 'five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit'. Waste from paid tradespeople is business waste.
From Oldham'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 ('The permit is free of charge')
Permit for vans under 5.3m, hire vans, pick-ups, twin-axle trailers and cars adapted like vans; apply for a permit account 2 working days before first visit. Van/pick-up/twin-axle: 18 visits a year (Apr-Mar); cars and single-axle trailers 52 a year. No vans over 5.3m or 3.5t. 2m height barriers removed except Spring Vale (Rochdale) and Every Street (Bury).
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars; vans etc need a permit account.
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated; ANPR and CCTV monitor visit numbers. Free for residents of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted free at recycling centres (most have a mattress container)
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted free; reusable sofas/chairs can be donated to Renew (fire label required)
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Arkwright Street Recycling CentreArkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZMonday-Sunday 8am-6pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Chichester Street Recycling Centre (Rochdale)Chichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AUMonday-Sunday 8am-6pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Bayley Street Recycling Centre (Stalybridge)Bayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZMonday-Sunday 8am-6pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Oldham residents can use any of the 20 R4GM centres. The council names Arkwright Street (Oldham) plus neighbouring Chichester Street (Rochdale) and Bayley Street (Stalybridge). Traders must use a weighbridge and pay.