Personally owned or hired van

For the purpose of the permit, a van is:

• Any vehicle without side or rear windows
• Any flatback vehicle
• Any pickup vehicle (two seater or four seater)
• A Combi van
• Any large Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) where the seats have been removed
• Camper vans
• A vehicle that is pulling a trailer

Please note: Passenger vehicles where the seats have been removed may also be classified as a van. This could include minibuses and large hatchback cars. If you are regularly entering our sites in these types of vehicles and seen to be bringing in large quantities of construction waste, you will be asked to clarify the nature of your waste by site staff.

Hire vehicle

You will be asked to present your permit, proof of residency and your hire documentation when you arrive at a Community Recycling Centre (CRC). Without these you will be refused entry.

Business van

You can have a permit for a business van if it is your own personal van and you are bringing in your own household waste. You will not be allowed to dispose of business waste or construction waste from business activities. Your visits and the type of waste you bring will be recorded and monitored to prevent abuse of the scheme.

Please note: If you hire someone to remove waste on your behalf the waste will be considered business/commercial waste and must be taken to a waste transfer station, where it will be weighed and charged for.

Before applying for a van permit please ensure that the terms and conditions are fully understood.