Rutland tips: charges, permits and opening times
East Midlands
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansNot stated
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore'Hardcore and rubble (non-commercial)' accepted at HWRCs; council says there is no charge for using its HWRCs | Free |
| Soil'Soil and rubble' accepted at HWRCs | Free |
| PlasterboardAccepted at HWRCs | Free |
| TyresAccepted at HWRCs | Free |
| AsbestosNot accepted ('contact a specialist asbestos disposal company') | Not accepted |
| Gas bottles'You can take some gas bottles' to an HWRC; commercial/trade cylinders (Smartwhip, nitrous oxide, R134a) not accepted | Free |
Free DIY allowance
'There is no charge for using our HWRCs.' (waste policy and charges page). No DIY limits published.
From Rutland'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 rules not stated
Vehicle must be registered on the council's ANPR system via MyAccount (Rutland residents). Trailers not allowed at Cottesmore; trailers under 3m (excluding towing iron) allowed at North Luffenham. No horseboxes. Van rules not stated.
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Must be a Rutland resident and register your vehicle on the ANPR system through MyAccount.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at HWRCs, free
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered seating currently only at North Luffenham (not Cottesmore); bring on its own, not in a mixed load; free
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Cottesmore HWRCBurley Road, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7BZFri-Mon only: 10am-6pm summer (1 Apr-30 Sep), 10am-4pm winter (Christmas Eve/New Year's Eve close 3pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- North Luffenham HWRCLuffenham Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DWTue-Sun: 10am-6pm summer, 10am-4pm winter (Christmas Eve/New Year's Eve close 3pm); 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
Fridges/freezers currently not accepted at either HWRC (national processing issues). No pedestrian access. Village hall (non-domestic) waste accepted.