Apply for a vehicle waste permit
If you are visiting the recycling centre in your car, you do not need a vehicle permit.
You will need a vehicle permit if you're visiting the recycling centre in a:
- pick up
- van
- minibus (8 to 11 seats)
- flatbed truck
- vehicle with a trailer bigger than 0.9 metres x 1.2 metres
You will also need a vehicle permit if you are disposing of waste on behalf of a charity or community group.
Vehicles not allowed on site
For safety and capacity reasons these vehicles are not allowed at any site and will be turned away:
- a vehicle with more than 4 wheels unless a vehicle using the paid for trade waste service
- a vehicle weighing more than 7.5 tonnes
- a trailer larger than 2.4m long x 1.8m wide, up to 60cm high with a cover and excluding tow bar
- a vehicle with a tipper or tail lift mechanism unless a vehicle using the paid for trade waste service
- horseboxes
- tractors
Recycling rules for waste permits
There are some rules for waste permit holders:
- site staff can refuse entry to residents who need a permit but do not have one
- all waste brought to the site must be from the permit holder's home
- the householder who applied for the permit must be there when the waste is brought to the recycling centre
- once the time limit has run out on your permit, you must renew before you visit again
- no business waste allowed to disposed of using a permit
- if you are disposing of waste on behalf of a charity, visit our charity waste pages
Business customers can visit the business waste pages for more information.
Apply for a permit
Make sure you have your vehicle waste permit before you visit the site.
You may need to setup a new customer account
Our online form changed in September 2025.
If you had an account before September 16 2025, to get started you will need to create a new customer account.
You can also renew your permit using the link below.
After you've applied
After you've applied or renewed your permit:
- we will send your e-permit via email with a QR code
- you will need to present the QR code to site staff (either in electronic or paper format) before you can dispose of any waste
- permits are valid for 31 days (up to 90 days on renewal)
Assistance with applying for a waste permit
If do not have internet access you can apply for a permit using the internet facilities available at your local library.