​Kirkby Stephen Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 08:00 - 18:00

Make sure you know what you can and cannot take to the local dump in Kirkby Stephen, read through the accepted and rejected items, opening times, and westmorland and furness council booking policies for Kirkby Stephen Household Waste Recycling Centre before you travel in Cumbria.

Location & Address

Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
CA17 4RN

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Contact Information

Phone Number

017683 72540
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

  • 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

Winter Hours

  • 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 DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open on all bank holidays, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Car batteries
  • Household batteries
  • chemicals such as weedkiller, paint stripper or oil based paint
  • clothes and textiles
  • cardboard
  • fluorescent tubes
  • fridges and freezers
  • furniture, wooden furniture, mattresses, carpets and rugs
  • garden waste
  • gas bottles
  • general household waste
  • hardcore and rubble
  • large appliances such as washing machines and ovens
  • emulsion paint and dry empty metal paint cans, oil based paints need to be reported to staff and stored with chemicals
  • paper
  • scrap metal
  • small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, vacuum cleaners or battery powered toys
  • TV's and monitors
  • used engine oil
  • wood and timber
  • Computer items
  • Walking aids

Rejected Items

  • cans, plastic and glass bottles and jars - available at recycling site close by
  • asbestos
  • trade waste
  • clinical wastes
  • acetylene
  • boat flares
  • car air bags
  • fireworks
  • plasterboard and gypsum products
  • tyres
  • upholstered furniture

Can I bring a standard household fridge?

No, bringing a fridge is not allowed.

Can I bring a mattress from a house clearance?

No, dropping off domestic mattresses is not possible.

Can I drop a couch off at this location?

Yes, standard domestic sofas are permitted.

What to know before visiting Kirkby Stephen Tip

1Finding Your Way There and Local Pointers

Tucked away down Hobsons Lane, this Local Tip is easily reached by turning off the A685 Nateby Road. You will pass the town's grammar school and rugby club on your approach, making it quite straightforward to locate on the edge of the community.

2Confirming Your Address at the Gate

Staff routinely monitor who is accessing the facility to guard against out-of-county visitors. Keep a piece of official mail, such as a water bill, or your driving licence on the dashboard so the marshals can wave you straight through without any fuss.

3Securing Permission for Heavier Transport

Driving a camper, a panelled van, or pulling a large double-axle trailer? These vehicle types trigger a requirement for advance authorization. Make sure to log onto the local authority system to arrange your digital exemption before setting out.

4Banning of Corporate Refuse

Under no circumstances can independent business owners or commercial contractors dump their project debris here. The compound is strictly reserved for everyday domestic citizens clearing out their own personal dwellings.

5Remaining Alert and Safe On-Site

Wear sensible, hard-soled boots and keep youngsters securely buckled in their car seats while you unload. It also helps to pre-pack your car logically at home so you can drop your cardboard, glass, and green cuttings straight into the correct bays efficiently.

6Unaccepted and Hazardous Debris

Dangerous goods like liquid chemicals, volatile gas canisters, and corrugated asbestos sheeting are firmly turned away. You must organise a bespoke collection for these toxic substances rather than attempting to slip them into the household skips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are walk-ins allowed or do I need to book?
No, you do not need to book.
Is the tip accessible on a bank holiday?
Yes, feel free to visit on a bank holiday.
Do you permit trailers here?
Yes, bringing bulky items in a trailer is allowed.
Do you take soil from garden DIY projects?
Yes, you can drop off DIY materials.

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