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Tipping point: 14 items you can take to the dump (and 5 you can’t)

Everything you need to know about visiting the rubbish tip
Why visit the tip?
How to find your local rubbish tip
Do I have to book a time slot to visit the tip?
Is it free to use my local dump?
Does it matter if I arrive in a car, van or trailer?
Can I take items from recycling centres?
What you can take to the tip: coffee pods and capsules
What you can take to the tip: batteries
What you can take to the tip: books
What you can take to the tip: lightbulbs
What you can take to the tip: sofas
What you can take to the tip: carpets
What you can take to the tip: soft furnishings
What you can take to the tip: small electrical appliances
What you can take to the tip: clothing and textiles
What you can take to the tip: paint tins
What you can take to the tip: wooden furniture
What you can take to the tip: green waste
What you can take to the tip: mattresses
What you can take to the tip: printer cartridges
What you can't take to a recycling centre
What you can't take to the tip: fuel/gas cylinders
What you can't take to the tip: asbestos
What you can't take to the tip: Japanese knotweed
What you can't take to the tip: chemical and clinical waste
What you can't take to the tip: explosives, fireworks and ammunition
Restricted items
Alternative waste disposal options
Clever ways to transport stuff to the tip
What happens to your items when they go to the tip?
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Everything you need to know about visiting the rubbish tip

Rubbish tips are a great place to get rid of unwanted household items cluttering up your home and garden and, more often than not, prevent items from ending up in landfills. However, knowing what you can and can't take to your local household waste facility can be confusing. So, to help you cut through the rubbish, we've created this helpful guide.

From tip etiquette, to the dos and don'ts of going to the dump, click or scroll to learn how to safely – and legally – dispose of your household waste.

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Jen Grimble

02 June 2025

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