Rotherham tips: charges, permits and opening times
Yorkshire and The Humber
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot needed
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorea car boot full of DIY waste. no charge stated; major works need a skip | No charge published |
| Soilnot separately addressed | No charge published |
| Plasterboardsmall amounts (equivalent to 5 x 25kg bags). not accepted at Warren Vale (Rawmarsh) or Lidget Lane (Bramley); no charge stated | Not accepted |
| Tyresnot accepted at any HWRC ('Car tyres are not household waste') | Not accepted |
| Asbestos2 x 25kg bags maximum. small quantity of household asbestos at Car Hill only, double bagged, by phone appointment, one-off visit; council refers to a 'free asbestos disposal system' | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'A car boot full of waste from DIY projects can be taken to any of our Household Waste Recycling Centres. If you are carrying out major work to your home, you will need to arrange your own disposal of this waste (e.g. skip hire)'. No charges published
From Rotherham'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
Permit book needed for cars with trailers, small vans, large vans and pick-ups: up to six visits a year, registered keeper's own vehicle (not hired, business-registered or sign-written, and only if no alternative vehicle). Large vans only at Car Hill and Magilla; box vans and flatbed pick-ups not allowed. Permit does not allow unlimited construction/demolition waste
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for normal visits; asbestos by phone appointment
Proof of address
No proof of address needed
Rotherham residents only; you may be asked for proof of identification including home address and to sign a trade waste disclaimer
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Foam upholstered furniture (sofas, chairs, headboards) accepted at all four sites
All 4 tips and opening hours
- Greasbrough (Car Hill) Household Waste Recycling CentreCar Hill, Greasbrough, Rotherham, S61 4QL1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6.30pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Bramley (Lidget Lane) Household Waste Recycling CentreLidget Lane, Bramley, Rotherham, S65 4LY1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6.30pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Rawmarsh (Warren Vale) Household Waste Recycling CentreWarren Vale, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7SS1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6.30pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- North Anston (Magilla) Household Waste Recycling CentreMagilla, Common Road, North Anston, S25 4AH1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6.30pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Item rules from council A-Z (e.g. https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/directory-record/53198673/asbestos, /53198759/plasterboard-clean-, /53198782/tyres, /53198703/diy-waste). No pedestrian access at any site. Council bulky waste collection takes DIY waste such as bathroom suites, window frames, doors.