Stoke-on-Trent tips: charges, permits and opening times
West Midlands
- Charges4 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Soil and hardcore (rubble, bricks, concrete, gravel, ceramics incl. baths/toilets/sinks, tiles, slate, soil, turf)per bag or large item. Above free DIY allowance. Load rates: car boot £6.30 quarter / £9.40 half / £15.65 three-quarters / £18.75 full; trailer under 1.8m £9.40/£15.65/£25.05/£31.30; small van/estate/4x4 £9.40/£18.75/£30.25/£37.60; trailer 1.8-3m £15.65/£31.30/£46.95/£62.60; Transit/flat-bed £31.30/£62.60/£93.90/£125.25 | £3.15 |
| Soilper bag or large item. Included in soil and hardcore; above free DIY allowance | £3.15 |
| Bulky building materials (plastic/fibreglass baths, shower trays, screens; plate/sheet glass)per bag or large item. Above free DIY allowance | £3.15 |
| Plasterboardper bag or large item (per 6ft by 3ft sheet). Above free DIY allowance. Load rates: car boot £8.35/£12.50/£20.90/£25.05; trailer under 1.8m £12.50/£20.90/£33.35/£41.80; small van/estate/4x4 £12.50/£25.05/£37.55/£50.10; trailer 1.8-3m £20.90/£41.80/£62.60/£83.45; Transit/flat-bed £41.80/£83.45/£125.25/£166.95 (quarter/half/three-quarters/full) | £4.15 |
| TyresVehicle tyres cannot be accepted at either site | Not accepted |
| AsbestosBurslem only; must be put in red bags collected from the site; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesNot mentioned | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Council adopts the government approach for residents only: free if no more than four visits per household over a four-week period and per visit no greater than two 50L rubble bags or 1 bulky or fitted item no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm (e.g. bathtub). Otherwise construction waste and charged. Evidence of residency needed; current charges remain for non-residents and those unable to prove their address.
From Stoke-on-Trent'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
Drivers of commercial vehicles (vans, campervans with no seats, panel vans) and vehicles with trailers must show their driving licence to prove Stoke-on-Trent residency, up to a maximum of twelve times per year 'as per our old permit scheme'.
Do I need to book?
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Residents of the city only. Evidence of residency needed for free DIY allowance; ID required for anything presenting as potential trade waste (incl. mattresses, fridge freezers); van/trailer drivers show driving licence.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted only at Hanford; ID checked to ensure not trade waste; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture accepted; no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Hanford Household Waste Recycling CentreCampbell Road, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4DXMon-Tue closed; Wed 9am-4.30pm; Thu 11.30am-6.30pm; Fri-Sat 9am-4.30pm; Sun 9am-4pm; bank holidays 9am-4pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
- Burslem Household Waste Recycling CentreFederation Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4HUMon-Tue closed; Wed 9am-4.30pm; Thu 9am-4pm; Fri-Sat 9am-4.30pm; Sun 9am-4pm; bank holidays 9am-4pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Payment by debit card only. Residents complete a disclaimer that DIY waste is not from trade activity. No trade waste.