Waste we charge for at community recycling centres

Update on DIY waste charges

In accordance with government guidance, from 1 September Surrey residents will be allowed to visit our Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) with DIY waste. This is limited to 1 visit in a 7 day period. For more information, see our details of the free allowances.

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Types of waste we charge for

List of chargeable and non-chargeable waste items

There are charges for disposing of:

  • Construction waste - certain types of waste arising from the construction, alteration or repair of your home and garden at our Community Recycling Centres (CRCs). This type of waste is considered non-household or DIY waste.
  • Residents with a valid van, pickup or trailer permit can now bring chargeable, construction waste to certain CRCs in these vehicles. This must be bagged. Loose loads will not be accepted. Unfortunately residents with a valid van, pickup or trailer permit are still unable to bring non chargeable construction waste into our CRCs in these vehicles
  • Tyres.

Most other waste can still be taken to our CRCs for free.

If you are not sure of the best way to recycle or dispose of a particular item of waste or you would like to know which is your nearest CRC, check 'What can I recycle?' and it will give you all the information you need.


Charges for disposing of waste generated from construction, alteration or repairs to your home and garden.

Waste created from improvements, repairs and alterations to your home or domestic property is not household waste and we have no legal duty to accept it.

Inert

For example Breeze blocks, bricks, rubble, soil, stones, concrete fence posts and paving slabs. This list is not exhaustive and the decision of the site staff will be final.

  • 1 bag or part bag (bags no bigger than 50cm x 77cm) costs £4 (including VAT).
  • Larger single items that will not fit in a bag costs £4 (including VAT).
  • Loose car load costs £50 (including VAT).

Bathroom fittings

For example sink, toilet, cistern, shower tray, work tops (ceramic, granite, marble, porcelain) - but not baths. This list is not exhaustive and the decision of the site staff will be final.

  • 1 bag or part bag (bags no bigger than 50cm x 77cm) costs £4 (including VAT).
  • Larger single items that will not fit in a bag costs £4 (including VAT).
  • Loose car load costs £50 (including VAT).

Plasterboard

  • 1 bag or part bag (bags no bigger than 50cm x 77cm) costs £4 (including VAT).
  • 1 single sheet (max size 1200 x 2400mm costs £12 (including VAT).

Mixed loads

Other chargeable materials such as bricks, rubble, ceramics and soil.

Loose car load – may contain one or two bags costs (£50 including VAT).


Charges for disposing of tyres

We charge for the disposal of tyres from cars, motorcycles and all other motorised vehicles (including non-motorised vehicles and trailers pulled by a motorised vehicle) as they are not classed as household waste.

Whole or part of a tyre costs £5 (including VAT).

Please note: bicycle tyres will be accepted free of charge.


How to pay charges

  • All payments must be made by Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card.
    Please note: American Express, cash or cheques will not be accepted.
  • Payment will need to be made to the Charging Scheme Officer at the site entrance before you are given access to the chargeable containers.
  • The decision of site staff is final.

How to take your chargeable waste to the CRCs

Residents can bring chargeable waste to a charging scheme CRC in:

  • A car
  • A van, pickup or trailer with a valid permit. Chargeable waste in a van, pickup or trailer must be bagged. Loose loads will not be accepted.
  • Unfortunately residents with a valid van, pickup or trailer permit are still unable to bring non chargeable construction waste into our CRCs in these vehicles.

Please see our Frequently asked questions page on types of waste acceptable in permitted vehicles.


Location of charging scheme CRCs


Nearest alternative to non-charging scheme CRCs

If you take chargeable waste to any of the remaining six CRCs listed below, you will be redirected to one of the nearest sites above.

CRCs not accepting charging scheme waste Nearest alternative CRC accepting charging scheme waste
Bond Road, WarlinghamHorley Road, Earlswood, RH1 6PN
Bourne Mill, FarnhamPetworth Road, Witley, GU8 5QW
Chaldon Road, CaterhamHorley Road, Earlswood, RH1 6PN
Elmbridge Road, CranleighPetworth Road, Witley, GU8 5QW
Ranmore Road, DorkingRandalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0BA
Swift Lane, Bagshot Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford, GU1 1RU or Martyrs Lane, Woking GU21 5NJ

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