Westminster tips: charges, permits and opening times
LondonRun by Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA); sites operated by Cory
- Charges4 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (bricks, rocks, slabs)by weight above free allowance. 'Small quantity' by car free at Smugglers Way; segregated inert waste (rubble, bricks, ceramic tiles) must go to Cringle Dock at a lower (unpublished) rate per tonne | £286.70 per tonne incl VAT, minimum charge £154.82 incl VAT per load |
| Soil and turfby weight above free allowance. Listed as DIY waste | £286.70 per tonne incl VAT, minimum charge £154.82 incl VAT per load |
| Plasterboardby weight above free allowance. 'only very small quantities allowed – please check first' | £286.70 per tonne incl VAT, minimum charge £154.82 incl VAT per load |
| TyresAccepted from residents by car at Smugglers Way; no charge stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosNot accepted; refers residents to City of London hazardous waste collection service ('usually free of charge') | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesAccepted at Smugglers Way (gas bottle cage, Bay A); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Bathroom suites, kitchen units, doors, windows, fencing, shedsby weight above free allowance. Listed as DIY waste | £286.70 per tonne incl VAT, minimum charge £154.82 incl VAT per load |
| Hi-vis vestRequired for van users; DIY page says vests can be loaned from the Weighbridge Office | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
By car: 'small quantities of DIY waste for free' at Smugglers Way. By van: 'up to 100 litres of DIY waste, or one large item no bigger than 2m x 0.75m x 0.7m such as one bath tub, one door or one kitchen unit, a maximum of one delivery every 7 days', pre-booked with valid ID. Above that, charged by weight.
From Westminster'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 (online registration/booking)
Vans, cars with trailers, cars over 2m, cars with seats removed and light commercial vehicles (e.g. Toyota Hilux, Mercedes Vito) count as vans: must register online and use the weighbridge (weighed in and out) at Smugglers Way or Cringle Dock. Sturdy shoes and hi-vis required. Vans cannot use the reuse area.
- Height barrier
- 2m
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Cars must book a slot for Smugglers Way or will be refused; no booking on foot, bicycle or motorcycle. Slots cannot be booked within 35 minutes of start. Vans must register/book.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Car users: staff spot-check ID. Van users: photo ID and proof of address at the Weighbridge Office.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted for disposal at Smugglers Way (not recycled); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture is household (non-DIY) waste: free by car or van if booked
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Smugglers Way Household Recycling & Waste CentreSmugglers Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1EGCars (booked): Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-5pm. Vans: Mon-Fri 7.30am-4pm; Sat 7.30am-1pm; Sun 7.30am-midday. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Cringle Dock Transfer StationCringle Street, Battersea, London, SW11 8BX24 hours, 7 days (vans only, via weighbridge; closed to cars); closed 10pm Christmas Eve to 6am Boxing Day
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
No permanent HWRC in Westminster; residents can use WRWA's Smugglers Way HWRC (cars must book). Westminster also runs periodic Community Mobile Recycling Centres (max five bulky items per household, proof of Westminster address for bulky items, no builders' or hazardous waste). Payment at WRWA by major credit/debit card only.