Recycling centre vehicle permits

There are restrictions on access to our recycling centres for some vehicles. 

There are no restrictions on:

• cars
• SUVs
• trailers smaller than 1.8 metres in length towed by a car 

These vehicles are not accepted at the centres:

• trailers over 2.4 metres in length
• vehicles that have a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes or above
• a trailer towed by a vehicle already needing a permit 

You need a permit if you want to bring waste to our recycling centres when using:

• a van up to 3.5 tonnes, inlcuding panel vans and campervans
• trailers from 1.8 to 2.4 metres in length
• 4x4 vehicles and single cab pick-ups

Permits are free and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. A permit allows a maximum of 12 visits in a 12-month period and are valid across all three of our recycling centres.

How to apply for a permit

You can apply for a vehicle permit using our online booking system. 

You should to apply for a permit at least a month before you want to use it. Checks on vehicles will be made during the application process. 

Full details of permit information can be found in section 4 of our recycling centre policy.

If you have a permit which has expired in the last month or is expiring in the next 10 days, you can renew it using the online system. 

To do this:

1. navigate to our HWRC booking website
2. select the Weston-super-mare site
3. look for a blue button to renew or amend an existing permit. 

You will need to upload:

• your vehicle details including V5 and;
• your insurance documents.

If you are amending other details you may also need supporting information to hand such as proof of address.