Wiltshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
South West
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- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: £21 administration fee
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoresite policy: 'residents can use HRCs free of charge for disposing of their own household waste and recyclables only'; no DIY limit or charge stated | No charge published |
| Soilsite policy: 'residents can use HRCs free of charge for disposing of their own household waste and recyclables only'; no DIY limit or charge stated | No charge published |
| Plasterboardsite policy: 'residents can use HRCs free of charge for disposing of their own household waste and recyclables only'; no DIY limit or charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyrescommercial tyres not accepted; household tyres not addressed | Not accepted |
| Asbestosonly at Amesbury, Purton and Warminster, by appointment; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesnot addressed in pages read | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
'residents can use HRCs free of charge for disposing of their own household waste and recyclables only' (HRC Site Policy). No DIY quantity limit or DIY charges found
From Wiltshire'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: £21 administration fee
Permit needed for vans, vehicles with rear seats removed or blanked windows, flatbeds/pick-ups, van-horseboxes and trailers 1.8-3m. Up to 12 visits a year. Not allowed: trailers over 3m, vans/pick-ups towing any trailer, horsebox trailers, over 3.5 tonnes. Hired or work vans need no permit but bring hire/work agreement and proof of Wiltshire address. Permit sent as QR code within two working days
Do I need to book?
Booking required
Booking system pilot: booking required at Devizes, Lower Compton, Melksham, Purton, Salisbury and Stanton St Quintin, up to 7 days ahead incl. same day; account needed. Asbestos by appointment
Proof of address
Not stated
May be asked to show proof of address: driving licence, council tax bill, utility bill (printed or electronic) or van/large trailer permit. Non-Wiltshire council tax payers should use their own area's sites
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted in general waste container (non-recyclable); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Not specifically mentioned (upholstered seating may contain POPs - wear gloves)
All 10 tips and opening hours
- Amesbury Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Tue, Wed (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Devizes Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Thu, Fri (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Lower Compton Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Wed, Thu (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Marlborough Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Tue, Wed (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Melksham Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Tue, Wed (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Purton Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Tue, Wed (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Salisbury Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Thu (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Stanton St Quintin (Chippenham) Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Thu (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Trowbridge Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Fri (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
- Warminster Household Recycling Centre9am-4pm; closed Wed, Thu (council page labelled 'Opening times until 31 October 2023')
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Earlier winter-hours news (Oct 2022) said all sites open 10am-4pm in winter (Nov-Mar); current winter hours not confirmed. Blue Badge holders need no permit for vans.