Warrington tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreFree permit required (Gatewarth; Woolston lists as permit item; not accepted at Stockton Heath); no charge stated | Not accepted |
| SoilNot mentioned | No charge published |
| PlasterboardFree permit required; Gatewarth; not accepted at Stockton Heath; no charge stated | Not accepted |
| TyresNot accepted (car tyres/wheels and other vehicle parts) | Not accepted |
| AsbestosFree permit required (Gatewarth); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesNot accepted (butane, propane, camping gas, oxygen) | Not accepted |
| Kitchen units, bathroom suites, doors, window frames, fencing, sheds, radiators, boilersFree permit required; no charge stated | No charge published |
What the council says about dates: Pages dated 10 August 2026
Free DIY allowance
DIY items (rubble, bricks, tiles, plasterboard, cement, asbestos, kitchen units, bathroom suites, doors, windows, fencing etc.) 'aren't classed as household waste', so there are limits and you need a free recycling centre permit to bring small amounts; permits for Gatewarth only; up to three visits in a 12 month period; only items on the permit can be tipped. No charges stated.
From Warrington'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 ('Permits are free')
Permits only for Gatewarth (none issued for Woolston or Stockton Heath). Phone at least 48 hours ahead; up to three visits in 12 months; give dates, items and vehicle details; bring permit number and proof of address. A single trip in a van/trailer with a small amount of household waste needs no permit. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trailers over 3m long or 1.5m wide not allowed.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars; permit (by phone, 48h ahead) for repeat van/trailer visits and DIY items
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Bring driving licence or a recent utility bill to confirm you live in Warrington; may be asked to sign a household-waste form.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at Gatewarth; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted at Gatewarth; no charge stated
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Gatewarth Community Recycling CentreBarnard Street, Warrington, WA5 1DD8am-6pm all year; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Woolston Community Recycling CentreNew Cut Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AGWeekdays 10am-4pm; weekends and bank holidays 8am-6pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Stockton Heath Community Recycling CentreSandy Lane, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AYApr-Sep weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends and bank holidays 10am-6pm; Oct-Mar 10am-4pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
No pedestrian access. No fridges/freezers or rubble/plasterboard at Stockton Heath; no fridges/freezers at Woolston. Sites may close briefly when lorries collect containers.