Sandwell tips: charges, permits and opening times
West Midlands
- Charges1 item charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreAccepted; eight bags or 200kg maximum per month; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Soil and ceramicsAccepted; eight bags or 200kg maximum per month; no charge stated | No charge published |
| PlasterboardAccepted; eight bags or 200kg maximum per month; no charge stated; dusty materials in sealed bags | No charge published |
| TyresAccepted; 4 non-commercial vehicle tyres maximum per month; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Asbestos (bags)per pair of special asbestos bags. Non-trade asbestos cement only; permit from the site first (proof of residence and ID), bags bought from on-site machine (exact coins), disposal 8-9am or 2-3pm daily with booking | £1 a pair (small, 66 x 91cm); £4 a pair (extra large, 91 x 121cm) |
| Gas bottlesAccepted; two bottles maximum per month | No charge published |
| Engine oilLimit 5 litres | No charge published |
| Fluorescent tubesLimit 10 tubes | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No charges for DIY waste published; monthly limits instead: plasterboard, soil and ceramics, hard-core and rubble each 'eight bags or 200kg maximum per month'. DIY waste must be removed by you from your own home; tradesperson waste is prohibited.
From Sandwell'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, but vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers are limited to one booking every four weeks (mobility vans exempt, one slot per hour). Vehicle max 3.5 tonnes and 6m length including trailer. No height restriction.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Pre-booked appointments only for every visit; book up to two weeks ahead or same day if slots remain. Last slot 4.15pm. Sandwell postcodes only. Bring booking reference.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Bring one piece of identification for the property the waste came from, plus booking reference; without it you will be turned away.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (listed), no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Reusable furniture can go in the reuse van on site; no charge stated
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
Only charge published is for asbestos bags (asbestos page: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/consumer-advice/asbestos-removal).