Sutton tips: charges, permits and opening times
London
- Charges1 item charged
- BookingRequired
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble (bricks, cement, ceramic bathroom suites, clay, concrete blocks, gravel, hardcore, paving slabs, plaster, sand, slate, stone, tiles)per sack (max 50 litres), 'no matter how full the sack is'. 3rd to 6th sack per visit; first 2 free; card payment on site | £5.80 |
| SoilEarlier read of the policy page: free if kept separate from rubble, counts towards the 6-sack limit (could not be re-read today) | Free |
| PlasterboardListed as accepted for recycling; no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresNot mentioned on the accepted-items page | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted; contact the City of London hazardous waste service | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesGas cylinders and canisters accepted for recycling; no charge stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Residents 'are able to dispose of their first 2 bags for free' (sacks max 50 litres). 'Visits to dispose of rubble cannot exceed four single visits per household in any four-week period.' Max 6 sacks per visit: 2 free, the other 4 charged.
From Sutton'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; vans/large vehicles must book: max 8 bookings per calendar year or 500kg per household. Vans include hire vans, pick-ups, 10+ seat minibuses, vehicles with side panels or seats removed. Not allowed: over 3.5t gross, over 5m long incl. trailer, Luton/box/high-sided, more than 4 wheels, tippers.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Appointment only for cars, vans and large vehicles; book up to 14 days ahead; 24 car bookings per household per calendar year (no-shows count); cancel/change at least 2 hours before. Pedestrians and cyclists need no booking but must bring ID.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Bring ID and proof of address; may be checked at the gate.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted for disposal (recycled where possible); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture accepted (reusable items to the Community Reuse Shop); 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
For exclusive use of Sutton residents. Community Reuse Shop on site. Christmas: Christmas Eve 9am-12pm (cars, pedestrians, bikes); closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Other bank holidays 9am-5pm for cars; no van access on bank holidays.