Van permit scheme

Coronavirus (COVID-19): change to service

On advice from the government regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Household Recycling Centres will be reopening on Monday 11 May with a number of safety measures.

See further information about changes to services.

The van permit scheme allows van users to visit the Household Recycling centre in Wilverley Road, Christchurch.

All registered users with an existing Dorset Council van permit can continue to use this permit to access the site. If you wish to apply for a permit to bring a van onto the site, please call us on 01202 261700 or contact us online.

If your vehicle is a double/dual cab pick up, you do not need a permit to visit the site at Christchurch. However, you will not be able to use the site at Millhamsor Nuffield, as these sites offer a different scheme. You can view the types of vehicles eligible for a van permit at Christchurch Household Recycling Centre.

The van permit scheme has been introduced to reduce the amount of commercial waste brought into the household recycling centres. Legally, commercial organisations are required to pay to dispose of their waste.

Exceptions

If you are disabled and your van or pick-up has been modified for your needs, you can continue to dispose of your household waste without a permit. Your vehicle must be under 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight and you will need to show your Blue Badge to site staff allowing with your ID showing your address.

If you have hired a van from a hire company for a period of 3 days or less and it is less than 3.5 tonnes, then you can use the site to dispose of your household waste as long as you have a copy of the hire agreement and proof of Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole residency.

Please note, you will have to show the hire agreement to site staff.

Access for vans and van permits are only for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents.

Please make sure you read the Van permit scheme terms and conditions.