Torfaen tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: £10 per permit
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoresmall bagged household quantities only; no charge stated; major DIY/renovation waste only via paid FCC weighbridge (rates not published) | No charge published |
| Soil'Rubble and soil must be contained in suitable bags or containers'; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Plasterboardlisted as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyresaccepted ('Other than batteries, tyres and engine oil the site cannot accept any automotive parts'); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Asbestossmall amounts only by contacting Call Torfaen on 01495 762200 | No charge published |
| Gas canistersaccepted per A-Z; no charge stated | No charge published |
| DIY/renovation waste via weighbridgecharged by FCC Environment; rates not published | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'Rubble and hardcore are also accepted for reuse, though limited to small household quantities (this material must be bagged)'. 'DIY/renovation waste is not permitted into the Household Recycling Centre in any type of vehicle (van, trailer or car)' - residents may instead 'Pay the weighbridge costs to FCC Environmental at the Household Recycling Centre ... contact FCC Environmental on 01495 755890 regarding their waste charges'. DIY waste is defined as waste from 'a major renovation or DIY project'.
From Torfaen's pages, quoted or summarised.
In Wales the English DIY waste rules don't apply, so each Welsh council sets its own limits. What this council says is shown above.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: £10 per permit (one visit each)
'There is an administration charge of £10 for each permit.' One visit per permit, up to 12 per household per year; vans (<=3.5t, <=5m, <=2.2m high), car-derived vans, pick-ups, minibuses, vehicles with rear seats removed and cars with trailers (<=1.8m) need a permit; pre-booked access 10am-3pm winter, 8am-4.30pm summer. Not allowed: over 5m long or 2.2m high, over 3.5t, commercial, tippers/flatbeds/box vehicles, trailers over 1.8m. Up to one tonne of waste per visit.
- Height barrier
- 2.2m
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars; permit vehicles access 'on a pre-booked basis only'.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
'The facilities are for Torfaen residents only. All visitors will be asked to present proof of address at the entrance, such as a drivers' licence, utility bill or council tax bill.'
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (listed); 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
Wales. Single HRC at New Inn run by FCC Environment. Suspected trade visitors asked to sign disclaimers.