Grange-over-Sands Household Waste Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info
Planning a trip to the tip in Grange-Over-Sands? Here are the essential details for Grange-over-Sands Household Waste Recycling Centre, including current opening hours, westmorland and furness council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this Cumbria site.
Location & Address
Guides Lot, Allithwaite Road, Grange-Over-Sands
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
LA11 7EN
Contact Information
Phone Number
015395 35033Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
- monday Closed
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 08:00 - 16:00
- friday 08:00 - 16:00
- saturday 08:00 - 16:00
- sunday Closed
Winter Hours
- monday Closed
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 08:00 - 16:00
- friday 08:00 - 16:00
- saturday 08:00 - 16:00
- sunday Closed
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Can I safely dispose of a fridge here?
No, household refrigerators are not permitted.
Can I dump my old mattress?
No, mattresses are strictly prohibited at this site.
Can I bring a standard sofa?
Yes, you can leave your old sofa with us.
What to know before visiting Grange-over-Sands Tip
1Getting There and Local Surroundings
Tucked away at Guides Lot off Allithwaite Road (B5277), this Waste Tip is just a short drive past the local golf club. The access road is a bit narrow, so take it slow when turning off the main route.
2Proving Your Address
The operators reserve the right to check where your rubbish is coming from. Keep a physical or digital document bearing your home address ready to present at the gates to avoid any awkward delays.
3Vans, Pickups, and Access Permits
If your transport of choice lacks rear windows or features a flatbed, you fall under the restricted vehicle category. You must obtain an electronic household exemption certificate online before you are allowed to cross the threshold.
4Strictly No Commercial Dumping
This is entirely funded by taxpayers for personal home use. Independent contractors, builders, and tradesmen trying to offload their work-related debris will be firmly told to leave.
5Sensible Pre-Sorting and Speed Limits
Bagging everything together into black sacks will only slow you down, as staff may ask you to open them. Separate your recyclables before leaving home, and observe the 5mph crawl speed once you drive through the gates.
6Unacceptable and Dangerous Items
Do not attempt to throw away old car tyres, pressurized canisters, or any form of asbestos roofing here. You will need to contact a specialist hazardous waste removal service for those specific materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone just arrive at the tip?
Will you be open on bank holidays?
Are trailers accepted at this site?
Can I leave DIY rubble at this facility?
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