Reuse and recycling centres vehicle restrictions

Vehicle restrictions

There are restrictions in place at the reuse and recycling centres (RRC) for certain vehicle types.

You will not be able to enter the RRC if your vehicle:

  • Is a tipper
  • a Luton van or similar
  • Has a maximum gross weight of more than 3.5 tonnes

If you are visiting the RRC with one of the vehicle types listed below, you may be required to sign a declaration that:

  • The vehicle is for personal and leisure use only
  • That all recycling and waste being disposed of is household waste from your own property
  • The you understand it is illegal to dispose of waste arising from a business/commercial activity at the Reuse and Recycling Centre

    Vehicle types
     
  • Vans
  • Vehicles more than 2m tall
  • Pick up trucks, open back and flat back vehicles
  • Minibuses, vehicles with 8 seats or more
  • Panel vans
  • Any vehicle without side or rear windows
  • Campervans
  • Commercially liveried vehicles

Hire vehicles are permitted, up to a height of 2m, please ensure you bring proof that it is a hire vehicle. You may be requested to sign a disclaimer to confirm the waste is from your own household and not from a business or commercial enterprise.