Permit scheme
The scheme means permits are required to dispose of household waste being deposited in commercial vehicles, people on foot, or those with large trailers. (For all HWRC sites except Aylesbury and Beaconsfield, large trailers up to 1.8m x 1.2m maximum. At Aylesbury and Beaconsfield HWRC the maximum size is 2.4m by 1.8m. These limits exclude tow bar and up to 60cm high with a cover). Permits are valid for 31 days. DIY waste is limited to six items per permit. A permit is also needed for disposing of asbestos in any vehicle - the limit is 4 sheets of approx 8ft by 3ft or 3 normal bin bags per calendar year and we have strict rules for wrapping this material for disposal to reduce risk to our other users of HWRC. Please ensure it is double wrapped in plastic and taped up.
Private cars, 4x4s or MPVs (up to 7 seats) do not need a permit to take DIY waste. The height barriers have been permanently raised.
The permits are free, but please allow three working days for delivery:
- Apply for a permit online
- 01296 387828
Alternatives
We also run four trade sites where businesses can dispose of their trade waste legally for a fee.
More details can be found on the HWRC or other alternative sites webpages.
Please note we do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee these services. If you intend to use any of these services, the duty of care requires that you make all reasonable checks to ensure the waste carrier/disposer is authorised to accept your waste. If you run a trade service within Buckinghamshire and would like to be added then either call or email us your details using the information below.
If you believe that the information given on this alternative webpage is incorrect or misleading then please let us know.
Charity
If you are a charity, contact Waste Permit Line on 01296 387828. All charities need to pre-register by writing on headed paper stating the Charity Commission Registration Number.
Charities also need to check with the Environment Agency (EA) about getting a Waste Carrier exemption letter. If you are a charity then you need to call the EA on 08708 506 506 and request a WMC2 form and this will enable the EA to review the situation and decide if it is appropriate to issue an exemption certificate.
Once these details have been verified, the charity can phone the Waste Permit Line and request a permit. Charity permits will not be sent out to charities in other counties - only those with addresses in Buckinghamshire. Any change of address will require the organisation to pre-register again. Charities are subjected to the standard householder limits and will not be allowed to bring in DIY waste or hazardous waste (e.g. air conditioning units, asbestos).
For more information call 01296 387828 or email waste_strategy@buckscc.gov.uk
Related pages
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