Temporary garden and household waste permit

Applications for waste permits are suspended

You currently do not need a waste permit unless you are disposing of household chemicals.

Waste types are restricted - check the waste site pages for the types of waste we can currently accept.

Please book an appointment if you need to visit a site.

You'll need a permit if you're using a:

Van, pick-up truck or any vehicle designed or altered to transport goods
Trailer 4 foot 6 inches (1.37 metres) long or over (from front board to back board)

Key facts about temporary garden and household waste permits:

Permits are free of charge
Valid for 14 days at one site
Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
You can collect your permit in person or receive it in the post

There is a charge to dispose of certain non-household waste

Apply for a waste permit

You can apply for a temporary garden and household waste permit online

Collecting your permit

You can collect your permit from County Hall or any of the following libraries - during staffed hours - straight after placing your order:

From 1 April 2019 our libraries will be 'Smart Libraries' with revised opening hours that allow self access during non-staffed times. You can only collect your permit when the library is staffed.

Alternatively you can choose to receive your permit through the post.

New national Covid tiers have been announced