​Maidstone Household Waste Recycling Centre – Local Tip: Opening Times, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Stay informed about the site rules and opening times at Maidstone Household Waste Recycling Centre, this kent county council dump in Maidstone, Kent has specific guidelines on what items are accepted and whether you need to arrange a van permit before arriving.

Location & Address

Burial Ground Lane, Tovil
Maidstone, Kent
ME15 6RJ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

03000 41 73 73
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height Barrier2m

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:30
  • friday 08:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:30
  • friday 08:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • Bulky waste
  • General waste
  • Green and garden waste
  • Wood and wood-based products
  • Metal
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Textiles
  • Electrical items
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Household batteries
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Soil and rubble
  • Plasterboard

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Animal waste
  • Clinical waste
  • Pesticides
  • Petrol
  • Business and commercial waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Upholstered domestic seating

Chargeable Items

Soil, rubble and hardcore£4.00 per bag
Plasterboard£6.00 per bag
TyresChargeable

Can I bring a fridge to this tip?

Yes, you can safely dispose of household fridges here.

Are old mattresses accepted?

No, you cannot bring a mattress to this tip.

Do you accept sofas?

Yes, sofas are on our list of accepted items.

What to know before visiting Maidstone Tip

1Journeying to the Tovil Site

2Mandatory Web Registrations

3Identity and Postcode Authentication

4Rules for Commercial-Style Transports

5Keeping Operations Strictly Domestic

6Yard Clothing and Conduct

7Things the Skips Cannot Take

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the site without booking?
Yes, it is compulsory to book your visit.
Can I visit on a bank holiday?
Yes, our opening times remain the same on bank holidays.
Can I bring a hired van to the tip?
Yes, bringing bulky items in a trailer is allowed.
Is household DIY waste permitted?
Yes, you can drop off waste from your bathroom renovation.

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