Inert waste permits

To recycle construction and demolition (inert) waste at the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), you will need to obtain a free inert waste permit.

An inert waste permit will allow you to deliver 10 bags or single items (such as a sink or toilet) of inert waste each calendar year.

The maximum bag dimensions that we will accept as 1 bag is 600 x 900 mm.

If your waste is presented by any other means (including where the capacity has been artificially increased) the site attendant will make an assessment of the equivalent bagged amount.

Apply for an inert waste permit

You need an inert waste permit to deliver any of the following waste types free of charge:

  • Breeze blocks
  • Bricks
  • Ceramics (baths, bidet, shower tray, sink, tiles, toilet)
  • Concrete
  • Drainpipes (ceramic types)
  • Flagstones/paving slabs
  • Gravel
  • Hardcore
  • Plaster*
  • Plasterboard*
  • Rubble
  • Sand (sharp)
  • Slates
  • Soil
  • Stones
  • Tarmac
  • Tiles (floor/roof/wall)
  • Turf

*These waste types should be presented separately and deposited in the plaster and plasterboard container.

You do not need a permit to deliver any other waste type.

Separate permits for van and commercial vehicles/trailers are required in accordance with the council's access policy.

Without a permit

If you don't have an inert waste permit, or if you have more inert waste than the permit provides for, you have the option to pay at the HWRC.

The charges in these circumstances is £3.50 per bag or item.

For inert waste delivered in trailers the following charges apply:

  • trailers up to 1 metre in length - £17.50
  • trailers up to 2 metres in length - £35
  • trailers up to 3 metres in length - £52.50

Open backed vehicles (such as pickups) will be charged as above dependent upon size of carrying area.

If your waste is presented by any other means (including where the capacity has been artificially increased) the site attendant will make an assessment of the equivalent bagged amount and subsequent charge.

Payment will be taken on site by credit or debit card only. Payment by cash or cheque will not be accepted.

If your permit application is successful we will post it out on the next working day by 2nd class post. Please allow up to 7 days to receive your permit.