Southend-on-Sea tips: charges, permits and opening times
East of England
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hardcore and rubble (including DIY waste)max one car boot load (about 6 builders rubble bags) per visit. No paid option; larger quantities: hire a skip | Free |
| SoilNot listed separately | No charge published |
| PlasterboardGypsum-based products accepted; nothing containing asbestos | Free |
| TyresNot accepted at either tip | Not accepted |
| AsbestosNot accepted; use a specialist contractor | Not accepted |
| Gas cylindersNot accepted at either tip | Not accepted |
Free DIY allowance
'hardcore and rubble (including DIY waste) - only one car boot load (equivalent to a maximum of 6 builders rubble bags) is allowed per visit.' Applies to trailers and all vehicle types. No charges listed.
From Southend-on-Sea'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. Commercial-type vehicles only on Sundays 12pm-4pm with proof of address and a Household Waste Declaration Form (HWDF); commercial vehicles with trailers never. Hire vans any time with hire agreement and proof of address (HWDF if hire over 7 days). Trailers: under 1.8m load bed allowed; 1.8m-3m need an HWDF; over 3m not allowed.
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Current (unexpired) driving licence or council tax bill for the current year; name on council tax bill must match other ID. Southend residents only.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; free
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted; sofas/armchairs that may contain POPs go in a separate container; free
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Stock Road Household Waste Recycling CentreStock Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5QF1 Feb-31 Oct: weekdays 9am-5pm (closed Thursday), weekends 8am-5pm; 1 Nov-31 Jan: weekdays 9am-4pm (closed Thursday), weekends 8am-4pm; bank holidays from 9am; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Havens Hospices reuse shop]
- Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling CentreLeigh Marshes, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2ET1 Feb-31 Oct: weekdays 9am-5pm (closed Wednesday), weekends 8am-5pm; 1 Nov-31 Jan: weekdays 9am-4pm (closed Wednesday), weekends 8am-4pm; bank holidays from 9am; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Currently not accepting fridges/freezers]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Rochford residents can no longer use Stock Road (use Essex sites). National fridge/freezer treatment shortage: Leigh Marshes not taking fridges/freezers at present.