Vale of Glamorgan tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- Charges1 item charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: £20
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreAccepted at Barry and Llandow; no charge or limit stated. | Free |
| SoilNot listed in the A-Z guide. | No charge published |
| Plasterboardsmall quantities. Separated at home, declared on arrival, special gypsum container; Barry and Llandow. | Free |
| Tyres2 at a time. 'Our recycling centres accept tyres, but will only accept 2 at a time.' | Free |
| AsbestosLlandow only; give advance notice by calling 01446 700111. No charge stated. | No charge published |
| Gas bottles'We don't accept gas canisters at the Household Waste Recycling Centres'. | No charge published |
| Van or trailer permitper permit. See vans_trailers. | £20 |
Free DIY allowance
Wales (no statutory free allowance). No DIY charges or volume limits published; rubble and hardcore listed as accepted at both sites. Plasterboard: 'Small quantities of gypsum such as plasterboard, plaster and other gypsum products produced from home DIY may be accepted' if separated and declared to staff. Mixed general waste limited to three bags per booking.
From Vale of Glamorgan'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: £20
Permit needed for cars towing single axle trailers (under 750kg), car-derived vans, short wheelbase panel vans and minibuses; plus a booking. One visit per calendar month per household; max 3 black bags (60 litres each); bookings non-refundable. Not accepted: over 3,330kg GVW, triple axle, twin axle trailers, horse boxes, tail lifts (except disabled-adapted), tippers, Luton, LWB or high-top vans.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Entry by appointment only (except real Christmas trees). Display confirmation email in windscreen.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Display proof of residency (e.g. driving licence or utility bill) with booking confirmation in windscreen.
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at Barry and Llandow (A-Z guide); no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Barry Recycling CentreAtlantic Trading Estate, Barry, CF63 3RF8am-6pm (days not specified)
- Llandow Recycling CentreLlandow Industrial Estate, Gluepot Road, CF71 7PB8am-4pm (days not specified)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales: not covered by SI 2023/1243. Barry Re-Use Shop 10am-4pm, no booking. No walking in of waste.