​Hanford Household Waste Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) – Booking Rules, Opening Times & Guide

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Stoke-on-Trent by reviewing the latest details for Hanford Household Waste Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete stoke on trent city council list of accepted and rejected items for this Staffordshire facility.

No Car Booking Needed
No Van Permit Needed
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Location & Address

Campbell Road, Hanford
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
ST4 4DX

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

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 11:30 - 18:30
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 11:30 - 18:30
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • batteries, car batteries and large rechargeables
  • black bagged household waste
  • cans
  • coffee pods
  • cooking oil
  • electrical items
  • energy efficient light bulbs
  • engine oil
  • fluorescent tubes
  • fridges
  • freezers
  • furniture
  • garden, grass and tree cuttings for composting
  • glass
  • large domestic appliances
  • newspapers, magazines, catalogues and junk mail
  • paint
  • plastic household containers
  • scrap metal
  • shoes
  • textiles - clothes and accessories
  • televisions and monitors
  • white and brown cardboard
  • wood
  • mattresses
  • soil and hardcore
  • bulky building materials
  • plasterboard

Rejected Items

  • trade waste

Chargeable Items

Soil and hardcore£3.15 per bag or large item
Bulky building materials£3.15 per bag or large item
Plasterboard£4.15 per bag or large item

Can I dispose of my refrigerator here?

No, white goods like fridges are not taken here.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

No, you cannot dispose of a mattress at this centre.

Do you take sofas and armchairs?

Yes, we accept settees from local residents.

Essential Visitor Guide for Hanford Tip

1Ensuring City Residency

You must flash a formal postal document to prove you dwell within the Stoke jurisdiction. Presenting a current utility statement at the entrance assures the crew that you are a legitimate local taxpayer ready to use the rubbish tip.

2Spotting the Campbell Road Entrance

Positioned exceptionally close to the A500 D-Road, this facility is easily accessed via Campbell Road. If you are passing the bet365 Stadium heading south towards the Hanford interchange, the site turn-off is highly visible.

3Requirements for Heavy Carriers

Arriving in a box truck, a rented moving van, or dragging a double-axle carriage? A digital dispensation from the city authorities is an absolute must. Arrive without this electronic clearance, and the barriers simply will not open.

4Protecting Yourself During Drop-Offs

The structural layout of the sorting yard means pedestrians must be acutely aware of their surroundings. Wear robust footwear to shield your toes, and keep any accompanying children strictly secured inside your car.

5Halting Entrepreneurial Dumping

Taxpayers do not foot the bill for corporate overheads. Site wardens actively investigate the origins of your cargo and will aggressively repel anyone suspected of offloading job-site debris from a registered business.

6Community Hand-Me-Down Station

Instead of discarding functioning washing machines or retro dishware into the crushing units, hand them over to the charity coordinators. This onsite initiative breathes new life into items that still have plenty of miles left.

7Ban on Reactive Materials

Rigorous ecological regulations mean the handlers here cannot accept volatile or corrosive compounds. Steer well clear of bringing unsealed weedkillers, massive helium cylinders, or clinical biohazards into the compound.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register before going?
No, you don't have to book a tip slot.
Are you operating on the bank holiday?
Yes, bank holidays are included in our normal opening days.
Do you accept vans bringing household waste?
Yes, hired vans and trailers are permitted.
Do you accept broken tiles from DIY work?
Yes, you can bring your DIY waste to this site.

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