Rochdale tips: charges, permits and opening times
North WestRun by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Recycle for Greater Manchester), operated by SUEZ
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot needed
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreup to five 900mm x 600mm rubble sacks per visit. No paid option above the limit for householders | Free |
| Soilup to five 900mm x 600mm rubble sacks per visit | Free |
| PlasterboardHouseholder plasterboard accepted at listed centres incl. Chichester Street and Spring Vale | Free |
| TyresAccepted at recycling centres; no charge stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosCement-bonded only, at the waste transfer facilities (weighbridge entrance), double-wrapped, PPE required; no householder charge stated | Free |
| Gas bottlesAccepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
GM residents 'can use any of our household waste recycling centres free of charge for recycling and waste from your home'. Rubble: 'You are limited to the amount of rubble you can take in one visit. The limit is five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit.' Cars: 52 visits a year.
From Rochdale'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 (no charge stated; GM residents use sites free of charge)
Van permit (apply 2 working days before first visit) for vans, hire vans, pick-ups, estate/city/chassis vans and twin-axle trailers: 18 visits a year. Cars and single-axle trailers 52 visits a year (ANPR). No vans over 5.3m or 3.5t.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking. Cars and cars with single-axle trailers: up to 52 visits a year (ANPR monitored).
Proof of address
No proof of address needed
Not required for cars. Van permit applications need V5C and proof of address (photo driving licence, utility bill within 3 months, council tax or water bill).
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted; reusable sofas/chairs with fire label can be donated to Renew; no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Chichester Street Recycling CentreChichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AUSummer (British Summer Time) 8am-8pm daily; winter 8am-6pm daily; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day [Vans under 5.3m, twin-axle trailers and pick-ups (with permit) accepted.]
- Spring Vale Recycling CentreSpring Vale, Middleton, M24 2HRSummer (British Summer Time) 8am-8pm daily; winter 8am-6pm daily; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day [2m height barrier retained. Vans and twin-axle trailers with permit; pick-ups not listed for this site.]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Any Greater Manchester resident (except Wigan) can use any of the 18 R4GM centres free; Rochdale's two are listed. 2m height barrier removed at most sites but kept at Spring Vale (Rochdale). Christmas: Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day