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.

Apply now

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.