Sheffield tips: charges, permits and opening times
Yorkshire and The Humber
- Charges1 item charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore'Rubble' listed as accepted at all sites; no charge or limit published | Free |
| Soilnot listed | No charge published |
| Plasterboardlisted as accepted at all sites; no charge published | No charge published |
| Tyresnot listed | No charge published |
| Asbestosdomestic cement bonded asbestos only, at Beighton, Blackstock, Deepcar and High Green (not Shirecliffe); double wrapped, outer layer clear; no charge published | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesnot listed | No charge published |
| Replacement van/trailer permiteach | £10 |
Free DIY allowance
No DIY allowance or charges published. Rubble and plasterboard are listed as accepted at all five sites; domestic cement bonded asbestos at four.
From Sheffield'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 (replacement permit £10)
Vans and trailers need a permit: yearly permit (only vehicle in household is a van, or for a trailer) for 12 visits a year to one nominated site, up to 10 working days to process; or a one-off visit permit (1 working day). Luton box vans, pick-ups (excluding 4x4s), LWB transit vans and twin-axle vehicles not allowed. Replacement permit £10.
- Height barrier
- 1.8m
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking system. Queuing outside sites can lead to a £70 Penalty Charge Notice.
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated for car visits. Sites are for Sheffield households only. Yearly van/trailer permit requires V5 and a recent utility bill.
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Sites accept 'large bulky waste such as sofas, chairs and white goods'; no charge stated
All 5 tips and opening hours
- Beighton Road HWRCBeighton Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, S13 7PSSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 9.30am-3.30pm; closed Tue
- Blackstock Road HWRCBlackstock Road, Gleadless, Sheffield, S14 1FYSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 9.30am-3.30pm; closed Wed
- High Green HWRCGreaves Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4GRSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 9.30am-3.30pm; closed Wed and Thu
- Shirecliffe HWRCLongley Avenue West, Shirecliffe, Sheffield, S5 8WASummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 9.30am-3.30pm; 7 days a week
- Deepcar HWRCManchester Road, Deepcar, S36 2UUSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) 9.30am-3.30pm; closed Tue and Wed
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Sheffield residents can use any of the 5 HWRCs; 1.8m height barriers at all. No business waste.