South Tyneside tips: charges, permits and opening times
North East
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble6 bags maximum. no paid option stated | Free |
| Soil6 bags maximum | Free |
| PlasterboardListed as accepted, no limit stated | Free |
| TyresA tyres skip is listed; no detail or charge | Free |
| AsbestosNot accepted | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesNot mentioned | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'rubble (6 bags max limit)'; 'soil (6 bags of soil maximum)'. No charges stated. Car bookings up to 4 per address per calendar month.
From South Tyneside'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 ('Permits are free of charge')
Permit for cars/vans with trailers (max 5.5m combined), vans, 4x4s without back windows/seats, pick-ups, car-derived vans, campervans, minibuses. One permit per address; up to 12 booked visits a year; expires 12 months from start. Permitted vans book 9.30am-11am only. Not allowed: flat-bed trucks, Luton box vans, horseboxes, agricultural vehicles, trailers over 3m, over 2.5m high or 3.5t. Hire vehicles bring hire agreement.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Free booking required for every visit. Cars: up to 4 slots per address per calendar month (no roll-over). Vehicles needing a permit must hold one before booking; vans with a permit can book slots 9.30am-11am only. Hire cars must bring the hire agreement.
Proof of address
Not stated
South Tyneside residents only; booking reference needed. ID/proof of address not mentioned on the booking page.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (mattress skip); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered domestic seating skip; bulky waste such as old furniture accepted; 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
Max vehicle height 2.5m is a vehicle limit, not a stated barrier. No charges listed. Christmas: Closed Christmas Day (no other closures listed)