Household waste recycling site (tip) permits

Which types of vehicles require a permit?

Permits are needed for the following vehicles:

• vans of any size*
  
• pick-ups (two door)
  
• vehicles with sign-writing on
  
• trailers over 6ft by 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m).

• flat-bed
• tipper
• drop-sided vans
• agricultural vehicles 
• vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

To see which vehicle types require permits, please see the document below:

Permit vehicle types (pdf 68kb)

Hire vehicles are not entitled to permits. Please see can I use a hire vehicle at the household waste recycling site?

Please note: you do not need a permit if you are using a:

• normal car, provided it is not sign-written
• trailer that is 6ft x 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m) or smaller

From Friday 1 October 2021 you'll need to show an East Riding resident's pass or proof that you live in the East Riding to gain access to the HWRS. A resident's pass was posted to every household in August 2021. You do not need to apply for a resident's pass.

Find out more about the resident's pass

Why does my vehicle need permits to use the household waste recycling sites?

For household waste

Permits will allow you to take your own household waste to the sites using vans of any size, pick-ups (2-door), vehicles with sign-writing on and trailers over 6ft x 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m). 

Read about how to apply for a permit.

Please note: you do not need a permit if you are using a:

• normal car, provided it is not sign-written
• trailer that is 6ft x 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m) or smaller

From Friday 1 October 2021 you'll need to show an East Riding resident's pass or proof that you live in the East Riding to gain access to the HWRS. A resident's pass was posted to every household in August 2021. You do not need to apply for a resident's pass.

Find out more about the resident's pass

For commercial waste (e.g. waste not from your own home)

Please note: permits do not allow you to take commercial waste to a site. If the materials you are wanting to dispose of are from your business or generated from commercial activities, you have a duty to ensure they are taken to an appropriately licensed disposal facility. More information is available from the Environment Agency website:

Legal reasons

All of the sites in the East Riding have a licence stating they are for the disposal of household waste only. This is issued by the Environment Agency who regularly monitor waste being taken to the sites. If it was found that commercial waste was being disposed of at the sites it is possible that the licence would be revoked and the site would have to shut. As well as putting the site's licence at risk, the illegal dumping of commercial waste at the sites also leaves East Riding taxpayers footing the bill for its disposal.

The permit system is the most nationally recognised method of enforcing a commercial waste ban and has been in force on all East Riding sites since August 2001. The system limits the number of times vehicles which are more likely to contain commercial waste can visit a site, whilst still allowing residents the convenience of using any vans or large trailers that they have access to.

How do I apply for a tip permit?

Please note: you do not need a permit if you are using a:

• normal car, provided it is not sign-written
• trailer that is 6ft x 4ft (1.8m x 1.2m) or smaller

From Friday 1 October 2021 you'll need to show an East Riding resident's pass or proof that you live in the East Riding to gain access to the HWRS. A resident's pass was posted to every household in August 2021. You do not need to apply for a resident's pass.

Find out more about the resident's pass

You can apply for a tip permit in one of two ways - online or using a paper form.

Please note: we do not accept permit applications if you live outside of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Online

Use the button below to apply for a household waste recycling site permit online. This will take around 5 minutes.

Apply for a household waste recycling site permit 

Due to changes made to the permit system, permit users no longer need to renew their permits each year. Providing the details of your vehicle written on your permit are still correct you can continue to use your permits until they run out.

Please see Do I need to inform you if I change my vehicle? for more details.

Please note: households are only eligible for 6 permits per 12 month period.

Paper form

Please complete and sign the following application form:

Commercial vehicle and large trailer permit (pdf 366kb)

Please send to:

Permit applications
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Willerby Depot
Viking Close
Willerby
HU10 6DZ.

Alternatively, you can collect an application form from any customer service centre (CSC) (finder map) or Household Waste Recycling Site.

Application forms must be returned to the address above or returned to the customer service centre (CSC) (finder map).

How long is a permit valid for?

Permits are valid for as long as the vehicle details on them are correct. You will only need to reapply for permits if you change your vehicle or if you use all your permits. You will be eligible to apply for a further 6 permits providing your application is at least 12 months from the issue date shown.

Please note: this only applies to the new style of permits issued after 1 April 2014.

Can I have more than six permits to use at the household waste recycling sites?

No. Six permits will be given to your household per 12-month period with no exceptions. 

If you visit a site without permits you will be turned away.

If you would like to discuss your bin capacity at home with a member of the waste and recycling team, please email wastewatchers@eastriding.gov.uk

What is a garden waste pass?

From April 2014 onwards all customers applying for permits will receive a garden waste pass. If you are bringing garden waste only (eg grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves), show the pass to an attendant, there is no need to hand in one of your 6 permits. 

If you are bringing other materials along with garden waste you still need to hand in a permit.

Do I need to inform you if I change my vehicle and/or registration number?

Yes, attendants will not accept any permits that do not match the vehicle being used and your details will need to be updated on our records.

You will need to sign and return a new application form and return your remaining permits and green waste pass in order to obtain new permits.

When this has been approved we will send out the correct number of replacement permits and a new garden waste pass. 

Please send your application, remaining permits and garden waste pass to:

Permit applications
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Willerby Depot
Viking Close
Willerby
HU10 6DZ.

Please see How do I apply for a permit? for more information.

Please note: permits are not transferable and you should not leave them in the vehicle when you sell it.

Do I need to inform you if I change my address?

Yes. Please send us your new address with your permit ID number, you do not need to return your permits. 

This can be sent via email to:

permit.applications@eastriding.gov.uk 

or posted to:

Permit applications
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Willerby Depot
Viking Close
Willerby
HU10 6DZ.

Alternatively, you can telephone the customer service centre on (01482) 393939. 

I already have permits, do I need to reapply each year?

No. Providing you have the new style of permits (issued from 1 April 2014) and the vehicle details written on your permits are still correct you can continue to use them until they run out. You must reapply for permits if you change your vehicle, registration number or when you use them all.

Please note: you cannot apply for additional permits within a 12-month period.

Do I need to resend my vehicles V5 to reapply for permits?

No, from 1 April 2014 you no longer need to provide supporting documentation when applying for permits.

When can I apply for new permits?

Providing you have the new style of permits (issued from 1 April 2014) and the vehicle details written on your permits are still correct you can continue to use them until they run out.

Can I use a hire vehicle at the household waste recycling site?

Yes, for your household waste only. You will need to complete a waste declaration form which is available for the sites to enable up to 3 tips with a hire vehicle. You will also need a copy of your hire agreement to show the attendant before you tip.

Please note: hire vehicles that are a flat-bed/tipper/drop-sided type are not eligible to use the site. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council monitors site usage and reserves the right to make further enquiries of where the waste originates from and use of hire vehicles at sites. Details may be passed on to the relevant enforcement officers.

Where can I get a new application form?

You can apply for permits online, please see How do I apply for a permit?

Application forms can also be downloaded, or collected from a Customer Service/Multi-service Centre (finder) or a Household Waste Recycling Site (tip) and posted to the address on the form.