Waltham Forest tips: charges, permits and opening times
LondonRun by North London Waste Authority (sites run by LondonEnergy Ltd)
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreNo charge mentioned on NLWA pages; limited to DIY waste fitting two 50 litre bags, four times in any four week period (can bring eight bags in one visit if no other visit for four weeks). Not accepted at Hornsey Street pedestrian zone. | Not accepted |
| SoilNo charge mentioned on NLWA pages; same DIY limit as rubble; not accepted at Barrowell Green; goes in general waste container | Not accepted |
| PlasterboardNo charge mentioned on NLWA pages; accepted at all NLWA RRCs, must be kept separate | No charge published |
| TyresNo charge mentioned; tyres (removed from rims) accepted only at Summers Lane (Barnet) | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted except pre-booked at Hornsey Street RRC (Islington); no charge stated | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesNo charge mentioned on NLWA pages; full or part-full accepted at all NLWA RRCs except Barrowell Green; not Hornsey Street pedestrian zone | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
Each north London household can only bring DIY waste capable of being fitted into two 50 litre bags, four times in any four week period (hardcore, rubble, concrete, brick, stones, pebbles, soil, sand, gravel). No charges for DIY waste are stated.
From Waltham Forest'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
Vans, trailers and stripped vehicles (no rear seats, incl. pick-ups and minibuses with seats removed) must book at least 24 hours ahead via the NLWA van booking system (vanbookings.co.uk); six van bookings per resident per year; proof of residency (e.g. utility bill) and hire agreement for hire vans. Caged tippers and flatbed trucks not allowed. No cost stated.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars, bikes or pedestrians; vans, trailers and stripped vehicles must book at least 24 hours ahead
Proof of address
Not stated
Proof of residency (e.g. utility bill) required for van bookings; no general ID requirement stated for car visits. Sites are for north London residents (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Waltham Forest).
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at all NLWA RRCs; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at NLWA RRCs except Kings Road (non-reusable furniture only if broken into material types); no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- South Access Road Reuse and Recycling Centre42a South Access Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AXMon-Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
- Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre48 Kings Road, Chingford, London, E4 7HRMon-Sun and bank holidays 9am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Both sites NLWA-managed. Gateway Road RRC (Leyton) closed permanently. Kings Road takes no general household waste and no non-reusable furniture unless broken down. Neither site takes tyres or asbestos. Height barriers: South Access Road 1.75m, Kings Road 1.85m. Council page also points residents to Edmonton EcoPark.