Richmond upon Thames tips: charges, permits and opening times
London
- Charges6 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot needed
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (construction and demolition waste)per tonne, minimum charge £46. Above free allowance; rubble must go in the inert bay, separate from other materials. Price is on the commercial/industrial charges page, which lists the same exemption | £227 |
| Soilper tonne, minimum charge £46. As construction and demolition waste, above free allowance | £227 |
| Plasterboardper tonne, minimum charge £46. As construction and demolition waste, above free allowance | £227 |
| DIY wasteper tonne, minimum charge £46. Above free allowance | £227 |
| TyresNot accepted | Not accepted |
| AsbestosNot accepted (any type) | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesNot mentioned | No charge published |
| Vehicle weighing serviceper weighing | £22.70 |
| Compost bins (sold on site)each | £20.20 (220 litre); £22.70 (330 litre) |
What the council says about dates: Valid until 31 March 2027 (2026/27)
Free DIY allowance
Free if produced at your home by the occupiers, no payment for the works, under 100 litres (fits into two 50 litre bags) or a single article no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm per visit, and no more than four single visits per household in any four week period; site manager's discretion if in doubt.
From Richmond upon Thames'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
No permit; book a small-van slot. Only cars, motorcycles, bicycles (incl. trailers and cargo bikes) and small vans with load space no bigger than 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.2m; a large van on a small-van booking is refused. No pedestrians.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Residents must book a slot (up to 14 days ahead); no entry without a booking. Cars must leave within 15 minutes of slot end; vans have 30 minutes.
Proof of address
No proof of address needed
Only requested if arriving in a van or bringing DIY waste: recent photo ID and utility bill (electricity, gas or council tax; can be on a smartphone). Open to residents of Richmond and other WLWA boroughs (Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow).
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture in good condition can be donated at the reuse drop-off area; disposal charge not stated ('no charges for disposing of most types of residential waste')
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
Card payment only. Townmead Road is the borough's only reuse and recycling centre.