Southampton tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- Charges5 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Soil and rubbleper part or whole standard rubble bag; £3.00 per individual item (e.g. sanitary unit). above the free allowance; card only | £3.00 |
| Soilper part or whole standard rubble bag. above the free allowance; card only; priced together with rubble | £3.00 |
| Plasterboardper standard rubble bag or part bag; £10 per sheet or part sheet (max 3000 x 1200mm). above the free allowance; card only | £6 |
| Tyresnot mentioned | No charge published |
| Cement-bonded asbestosper sheet or part sheet (max 1200 x 600mm). above the free allowance; card only; page says accepted only at five named Hampshire sites, pre-book by phone | £12 |
| Gas bottlescontradictory: 'Gas bottles' listed as free to take, but 'Gas cylinders' listed under items you cannot take | No charge published |
| Trade waste (pay by the load)per load by vehicle (cars £35, small vans £50, pick-ups/MPVs/SUVs £80, medium vans £120, large vans £200, XL vans £280; trailers £35/£50/£80). small businesses only, not household charges | £35-£280 |
Free DIY allowance
'Each Southampton household may deposit up to eight 50-litre rubble bags, or four bulky items of DIY waste, free of charge every four weeks. Any DIY waste which exceeds this allowance will be chargeable.'
From Southampton'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
Residents do not need to register vehicles. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trailers longer than 3 metres not permitted. 'There is no height restriction barrier.' Commercial users check permits with Hampshire County Council
Do I need to book?
Booking required
'You must book your visit'; same-day bookings available (Hampshire HWRC booking system)
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated; DIY allowance is for domestic properties paying Council Tax to Southampton City Council
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture listed as free to take
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
Council page also links nearby Hampshire County Council sites (Netley, Marchwood, Hedge End, Chandlers Ford) with Hampshire's matching charges (https://www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/chargeablewaste: allowance from 1 January 2024, card only).