​Tholthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 08:30 - 17:00

Sort your household waste properly by knowing exactly what is accepted and rejected at Tholthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centre, before visiting this Tholthorpe rubbish tip, verify the north yorkshire opening times and see if an advance car booking is required in North Yorkshire.

Location & Address

Flawith Lane
Tholthorpe, North Yorkshire
YO61 1SG

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:30 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 08:30 - 17:00
  • friday 08:30 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:30 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:30 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

WednesdaysChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Asbestos
  • Ash
  • Baths
  • Bricks
  • Carpet or rugs
  • Christmas trees
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • DIY products
  • Doors
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Hardcore and rubble
  • Lino, vinyl flooring
  • Loft insulation
  • Mirrors
  • Paint, thinners and wood preservatives
  • Plasterboard
  • Radiators
  • Sinks
  • Soil
  • Stones
  • Tiles
  • Timber and wood
  • Toilets and bidets
  • Weeds
  • Windows
  • Books
  • Cardboard
  • Envelopes
  • Greetings cards
  • Junk mail
  • Newspaper and magazines
  • Paper
  • Wallpaper
  • Wrapping paper
  • Aerosols
  • Bicycles
  • Carrier bags
  • Cartons
  • Coffee pods
  • Cooking oil
  • Foil
  • Food waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Mattresses
  • Nappies
  • Polystyrene
  • Record, CD and tapes
  • Rubbish
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Toys
  • Car chemicals
  • Engine oil
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fireworks
  • Garden chemicals
  • Gas bottles and cylinders
  • Household chemicals
  • Household cleaning products
  • Batteries
  • Car parts
  • Commercial waste
  • Gym weights
  • Medical equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Prams and pushchairs
  • Printer cartridges and toners
  • Scrap metal
  • Tools and knives
  • Tyres

Rejected Items

  • Clinical waste
  • Needles
  • Animals
  • Plastic bottles
  • Cans

Chargeable Items

Vehicle tyresChargeable
Commercial wasteChargeable
Extra DIY wastePaid via credit or debit card
Yorganics Compost£5.00 per 40 litre bag

Can I bring a fridge to this tip?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept your old fridge.

Can a mattress be dropped off at this site?

Yes, standard domestic mattresses are permitted.

Can I bring a settee to this tip?

Yes, this location handles settee recycling.

Guide to a smooth visit at Tholthorpe Tip

1Verifying Household Credentials

To prevent neighboring districts from exploiting the bins, visitors must show a solid connection to the region. Keep a printed local tax demand or your photo ID visible on the dashboard to breeze past the checkpoint.

2Your route to the Flawith Lane site

Situated out in the countryside on Flawith Lane (YO61 1PR), the facility is a short distance from the old RAF Tholthorpe memorial. It offers a quiet, rural drop-off point for surrounding villages.

3Prerequisites for Towing and Transits

Planning to haul a heavy trailer or borrow a panel van? You must obtain an active digital dispensation from the council's network beforehand. Unannounced oversized loads will be heavily rejected at the perimeter.

4Staying Out of Harm's Way

Because colossal compactor trucks are constantly reversing, entering the compound on foot is entirely vetoed. Sort your cardboard and timber at home, and wear thick-soled boots to protect against rogue nails.

5Stopping Illicit Enterprise Discards

Rogue builders seeking a free disposal solution will face a harsh reality. The marshals heavily inspect suspicious loads, and any refuse tied to a commercial job will result in an immediate refusal at the Rubbish Tip.

6Zero Acceptance for Perilous Matter

Severe environmental threats like wet cement, petrol, and clinical waste are totally red-flagged. You must hire a licensed private contractor to safely extract these terrifying materials from your property.

7Keeping Usable Treasures from Landfill

Rather than tossing an old wooden chair or functional children’s toys into the metal crushers, ask the staff where to place them. The upcycling initiative gathers these goods to support vital community charities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is advance booking required for this centre?
Yes, prior registration is needed to visit.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, the waste centre is open on bank holidays.
Can I visit the tip with a trailer attached?
Yes, vehicles with trailers can access the site.
Do you take heavy DIY waste like hardcore?
Yes, we accept most standard household DIY waste.

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