​Allendale Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 08:00 - 19:30

Dispose of your rubbish smoothly by following the northumberland county council site rules for Allendale Recycling Centre, check if this Allendale dump requires an advance car booking, view the current opening times, and verify the accepted and rejected items for this Northumberland location.

Location & Address

Silburn Road, Allendale
Allendale, Northumberland
NE47 9LG

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 600 6400
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

  • monday 08:00 - 19:30
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 08:00 - 19:30
  • saturday 08:00 - 19:30
  • sunday 08:00 - 19:30

Winter Hours

1 November to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • bagged general household waste
  • garden waste
  • cardboard
  • glass bottles
  • TVs
  • small electrical appliances
  • wood
  • carpets
  • bulky items of household waste, such as old furniture
  • mattresses
  • scrap metal
  • drinks cartons, for example, Tetra Paks
  • Polystyrene
  • comingled materials, for example, paper, card, plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans
  • fluorescent tubes
  • batteries, both household and vehicle
  • all white goods, for example, fridges and cookers
  • used engine oil and gas cylinders
  • vape tubes
  • emulsion paint
  • tyres
  • coffee machine pods
  • UPVC
  • DIY waste
  • ceramic pipes
  • sinks
  • pedestals
  • toilets
  • bidets
  • shower screens
  • windowpanes
  • bricks
  • breeze blocks
  • concrete and paving slabs
  • gravel

Rejected Items

  • Commercial or trade waste
  • Hazardous waste or chemicals
  • Waste in wheelie bins
  • Tractors or other agricultural vehicles
  • Horseboxes

Chargeable Items

Bag or sheet or equivalent£2.75
Standard car or hatchback fully loaded£16.50
Trailer less than 5ft fully loaded£27.50
Estate or small van or 4x4 or pickup fully loaded£27.50
Trailer longer than 5ft fully loaded£55.00 plus £11.00 per foot over 5ft
Transit van fully loaded£110.00

Do you take white goods like fridges?

No, we are unable to accept cooling appliances like fridges.

Do you process old bed mattresses?

No, this waste centre does not allow mattress drop-offs.

Are couches accepted?

Yes, it is perfectly okay to bring a settee.

What to know before visiting Allendale Tip

1Navigating to the Site

Finding this Local Tip is straightforward. It is situated just off Shilburn Road in Allendale, making it easily accessible for residents in the surrounding South Western areas of the county. Keep an eye out for the signposts as you approach the main village.

2Proving Your Northumberland Residency

To gain entry, you must demonstrate that you live within the county borders. Always bring a recent utility bill or a valid driving licence, as staff will perform checks at the gate before letting you unload.

3Permitting for Vans and Trailers

If you drive a transit van, a pickup, or tow a large trailer to the Tip, you must secure a waste permit beforehand. The council requires this documentation to be arranged online prior to your journey.

4Footwear and On-Site Safety

The concrete floor of a Waste Tip can be hazardous with stray nails and glass. Appropriate, sturdy footwear is mandatory—flip-flops or open-toed sandals are strictly forbidden. Children and pets must remain securely inside your vehicle at all times.

5Pre-Sorting Your Load

To speed up your visit and prevent traffic build-up, organise your bags at home. Group your cardboard, garden clippings, and plastics together so you can easily drop them into the correct skips without lingering.

6Strictly No Commercial Loads

This facility operates exclusively for household cast-offs. Commercial operators and tradespeople cannot use this Rubbish Tip under any circumstances, and any suspected business loads will be turned away.

7Hazardous Material Restrictions

Gas cylinders, asbestos, and certain chemicals are tightly controlled. You cannot simply throw these into the general skips. Always consult the official council guidelines to find out the safe disposal protocols for dangerous goods.

8Donating Usable Goods

If you have furniture or electronics that are still in decent working condition, ask the attendants about the designated reuse area. Keeping items in circulation is heavily encouraged over throwing them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are prior bookings necessary?
No, you can simply drive in.
Are bank holiday opening hours the same?
Yes, we operate normal hours on bank holidays.
Can I use a commercial van for my waste?
Yes, trailers can be brought onto the site.
Can I dispose of general DIY rubbish at this location?
Yes, you can bring soil and rubble from DIY jobs.

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