Windsor and Maidenhead tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore'Hardcore and soil' accepted; home-improvement waste limited to one car boot load (six sacks) per trip, per month; no charge stated | No charge published |
| SoilAccepted; same limit | No charge published |
| PlasterboardAccepted (not recycled); no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresCar tyres excluded - not accepted | Not accepted |
| Asbestos (cement-bonded) and Artex-coated plasterboardAccepted: no more than three sheets (e.g. 2m x 1m) or sacks, double wrapped and labelled; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas cylindersAccepted, hand to staff; try supplier first; no charge stated | No charge published |
| UPVC windows and door framesNot accepted | Not accepted |
Free DIY allowance
'If you are carrying out your own home improvements, we can accept the equivalent of one car boot load (six sacks) per trip, per month.' No charges published. Demolition and construction waste (incl. insulation, UPVC windows and door frames) is excluded.
From Windsor and Maidenhead'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
A permit is needed for every visit in a van or commercial-type vehicle (applied for online, emailed). Height barrier 2.1m; vans longer than 5.5m refused; no flatbed/cage tippers, long-wheelbase panel vans, rear twin-axle or Luton vans. Trailers up to 2m x 1.3m accepted without a permit; max length for vans and cars with trailers 5.56m.
- Height barrier
- 2.1m
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for cars mentioned; vans need a per-visit permit.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Royal Borough residents only: Advantage Card, or photo ID plus proof of residency (council tax statement or utility bill), displayed on dashboard.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (not recycled), no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Bulky items such as furniture accepted, no charge stated
The tip and opening hours
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
No pedestrians. Van permit cost not stated.