Tameside tips: charges, permits and opening times
North WestRun by Recycle for Greater Manchester (GMCA; sites operated by SUEZ)
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorelimit five 900mm x 600mm rubble sacks per visit; trade waste not accepted | Free |
| Soilgarden soil in robust sacks; limit five 900mm x 600mm rubble sacks per visit | Free |
| Plasterboardfrom your own home, at listed centres only | Free |
| Tyresaccepted at recycling centres; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Asbestoscement-bonded only, from your own home, at waste transfer facilities (Arkwright Street Oldham, Bredbury Parkway, Cobden Street Salford, Longley Lane Sharston) via the weighbridge; PPE (hard hat, glasses, hi-vis, gloves, steel-capped boots) and proof of address required; no charge stated for householders | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesaccepted at recycling centres | Free |
Free DIY allowance
Greater Manchester residents can use any R4GM centre 'free of charge for waste and recycling from your home. This includes waste from normal day-to-day household activities and DIY projects.' Rubble/hardcore and soil limited to five (900mm x 600mm) rubble sacks per visit. No DIY charges published.
From Tameside'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
Van permit needed for any van/car-derived van/campervan, pick-up, hire van or twin-axle trailer (apply 2 working days before first visit; V5C and proof of address). No vans over 5.3m or 3.5t. Visit limits: cars and single-axle trailers 52 a year; vans, pick-ups and twin-axle trailers 18 a year (ANPR).
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars; vans etc. need a permit account.
Proof of address
Not stated
Not required at the gate for cars. Van permit needs V5C plus proof of address; asbestos at transfer stations needs a council tax, water or utility bill for the property.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted free at recycling centres (most have a mattress container)
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted free (upholstered seating disposed of separately; can be donated to Renew if fire-safe)
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Ash Road Recycling CentreAsh Road, Droylsden, M43 6QUMon-Sun 8am-6pm (current winter hours)
- Bayley Street Recycling CentreBayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZMon-Sun 8am-6pm (current winter hours)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Tameside residents can use any of the Greater Manchester recycling centres. Plasterboard from own home accepted at Bayley Street, not Ash Road. Ash Road: no pick-up trucks. Winter hours started 25 Oct 2026.