​Whitby Household Waste Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 08:30 - 17:00

Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Whitby Household Waste Recycling Centre in Whitby, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this north yorkshire guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local North Yorkshire rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Discovery Way, Whitby Industrial Estate
Whitby, North Yorkshire
YO22 4PZ

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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
  • Cans
  • Carrier bags
  • Cartons
  • Coffee pods
  • Cooking oil
  • Foil
  • Food waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Mattresses
  • Nappies
  • Plastic
  • 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

Chargeable Items

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

Can I throw away a fridge here?

No, this facility is not equipped to handle fridges.

Do you accept double mattresses?

Yes, we accept both single and double mattresses.

Can I throw away a couch here?

Yes, you may drop off your used settee.

Important rules for Whitby Tip

1Identity Checks for Coastal Inhabitants

To stop misuse by holidaymakers or out-of-town visitors, you must hand over a council tax letter or driver’s identification showing your permanent local address to the greeting marshals.

2Heading to the Cholmley Way Hub

Tucked away within the Whitby Industrial Estate on Cholmley Way, this location is easily accessible from the busy A171. It sits just a short, straightforward drive from the historic Abbey ruins.

3Digital Tokens for Large Convoys

A standard passenger car is fine, but if you are steering a heavy-duty pickup or pulling a twin-axle carriage, you absolutely must lock in an e-permit beforehand to bypass the entrance restrictions.

4Protective Measures on the Concrete

Guarantee a swift turnaround by grouping similar materials before leaving home. Pedestrians are thoroughly banned from entering, and closed-toe shoes are compulsory for your own safety at the Local Tip.

5Why Commercial Outfits Are Excluded

Tradespeople looking for a free disposal route are not welcome here. If the staff determine your waste is profit-generated from a client's renovation, you will be swiftly directed back to the main road.

6Zero Permittance for Volatiles

Severe ecological threats, including raw cement powder, volatile chemicals, and butane cylinders, are strictly forbidden on the premises. You must organize a private hazmat pickup for these terrifying hazards.

7Gifting Functional Household Wares

Think twice before destroying that old wooden bookshelf or functioning radio. The designated reuse container is always accepting high-quality donations to assist regional community efforts and families in need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I schedule an appointment online?
Yes, it is strictly required to book beforehand.
Will you be open on bank holidays?
Yes, you can drop rubbish off on a public holiday.
Are trailers allowed for dropping off bulky items?
Yes, you can dispose of waste from a trailer.
Do you accept broken tiles from DIY work?
Yes, you can bring your DIY construction debris here.

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