Residents of Dudley Borough can dispose of their household waste at the household waste recycling centre (the tip) in Stourbridge.
Household waste recycling centre: response to Covid 19
An online booking facility is now available allowing bookings up to ten days in advance. Visitors must follow the Covid 19 social
distancing restrictions when on site premises to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Anyone arriving at the centre without a booking will be turned away, with no exceptions.
Residents, including permit holders and charities can book a slot online for the following week.
Do not leave home and visit the tip if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of Coronavirus.
You are now able to use this service, as long as you follow social distancing guidelines. Under the amended restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Sunday 10 May, trips may now be made to recycling centres under any circumstance and not just where waste presents a risk of injury or to public health.
We are experiencing extremely high demand for this facility and we ask you to be patient. We are offering a limited capacity per hour, which will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Please note, anyone who arrives at the site without a slot will be turned away.
If you are unable to attend your appointment
The email confirmation, now includes the ability to cancel the booking online. Bookings can be cancelled at any time, but if cancelled 48 hours in advance of the allocated time, the time becomes available for another resident to use. Please check spam or junk folders for this email.
Short Term
In the short terms, a limited number of cars will be allowed on site per hour. Ideally, only one person should attend per vehicle, but two people are permitted if required for unloading due to weight or amount. We need residents to unload as quickly and efficiently as possible help maintain schedules and reduce potential queuing times. Site operatives are unable to assist with unloading. One visit per Dudley borough household (subject to availability) per week. When you have a scheduled slot, please do not turn up early as the service is operating well and running to schedule – you will just be asked to wait until your allotted time.
Visitors should adhere to the following:
- Ask yourself, is this an essential journey, or can waste be stored safely at home for the time being?
- Separate waste before journeying to the site
- Please dispose of your rubbish as quickly and efficiently as possible
- Stay at least 2 metres apart
- No children or pets on site
- Do not socialise with other site users
- Be respectful of site staff and other visitors #bekind
- When you have finished disposing of your waste go straight home
For visitors safety, we also advise the following:
- Do not touch your face
- Use gloves
- Wash your hands when you get home
You can still contact Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 if you have a query regarding your booking or if you wish to cancel your appointment.
Recycling Centre Information
What can be recycled?
Prohibited items and materials
- Ammunition, explosives, fireworks / marine flares
- Animal Carcasses
- Asbestos
- Beer barrels or kegs
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial type fridges & freezers
- Commercial, industrial or construction plant tyres
- Industrial waste
- Large or difficult waste: discarded vehicles, trailers, sheds, boats, caravans, large tree stumps, large stones/boulders, engines,
- Medicines
- Petrol and diesel
- Poisonous weed & invasive species (including but not limited to Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam & Common Ragwort)
- Septic tanks
- Trade waste
- Waste that is not from your own home
Restricted materials
- Plasterboard - Not classified as household waste but the site accepts one standard sized refuse sack arising from minor DIY projects per visit.
- Asbestos - Not accepted
- Household Chemicals - No restrictions
- Gas Bottles - Please return to the original supplier or manufacturer wherever possible. We no longer accept BOC or any Industrial Gas cylinder. LPG (Butane and Propane) cylinders are limited to 1 per visit (max 17kg empty weight). See details of the LPG Cylinder Supply and Return
- Tyres - Tyres are not classified as household waste and we recommend disposal through the garage or tyre fitter supplying your new tyre / tyres (which may involve a disposal cost). However, we accept one car tyre per visit. Commercial and industrial tyres are prohibited.
- Hardcore, Rubble and Soil - Limited to the equivalent of 2 standard sized refuse sacks of soil, rubble and tiles per visit. Must be brought to the site separately bagged or boxed and then emptied directly into the correct container.
- Used Engine Oil - No restrictions
Recycling
When items come to the end of their useful life, it’s important to consider the various disposal options available. Most people recognise that recycling is better for the environment than simply burying rubbish in landfill sites. However, many of us fail to consider other options which might be even better for the environment, such as waste prevention or whether items could be reused.
In order to maximise recycling rates at the HWRC, it is suggested that householders sort all waste into the correct containers for recycling on site. Pre-sorting materials before visiting the site will make visits easier and quicker. Any items suitable for reuse should be handed to a site operative.
Van and trailer permits
If you use a car towing a trailer or a commercial type vehicle to dispose of your household waste at Dudley Council’s household waste recycling centre (HWRC) you will need to apply for our van and trailer permit.
Commercial Waste
Commercial waste is not accepted at the Birmingham Road site.
Height Barriers
Height barriers are in operation at the site. The height barrier is set at 6'-6" (1.98 metres) at the entrance to the car park complex. Any vehicles above 6ft 6" will need to make an appointment, available on Wednesdays only.
Please note that the use of small trailers (maximum of 1.8 metres) will only be allowed at this site by prior appointment.
Traffic Congestion
To minimise traffic congestion at the site it would be appreciated if users would segregate their waste into the suitable categories prior to visiting the site.
Wolverhampton Household Waste and Recycling Centre - Anchor Lane
Dudley residents living in the North of the borough are able to use the Anchor lane recycling site.
Opening times (from 12th October 2020):
- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
- Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm
Gates close at 3.30pm at the weekend to allowing for cleaning.
What can be recycled at Anchor Lane?
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Summer: 1 April to 30 September:
- Daily: 8am to 4pm
- Late night Thursday: 8am to 6pm
Winter: 1 October to 31 March:
- Daily: 8am to 4pm
Closed dates
The centre is open throughout the year but is closed on the following days:
- 1 January
- 25 December
- 26 December
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Birmingham Street (A458) in Stourbridge.
The site is situated through a car park complex approximately 100 metres along the A458 from the Stourbridge Ring Road (DY8 1JE).
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To arrange an appointment please contact:
Waste Care - 0300 555 2345
Weekdays - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturdays - 9am to 12noon
