Winchester tip: opening times, booking and charges

Where the Winchester tip isSection titled Where%20the%20Winchester%20tip%20is

The Winchester household waste recycling centre is at Bar End Industrial Estate, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NP, according to the recycling centre listing, which names Hampshire County Council as the operator. Winchester City Council's recycling centre page says four Hampshire County Council centres serve the district: Winchester, Bishops Waltham, New Alresford and Waterlooville. For most Winchester town addresses, the Bar End site is the closest.

Opening timesSection titled Opening%20times

We have not quoted opening times here because we could not confirm them from a page published by the operator. The listing we checked says opening times are not currently published for the Bar End site and suggests checking the Hampshire County Council website or phoning the site on 01962 842767 before you travel. Summer and winter hours, last entry times and bank holiday closures can change, so always check the official page first.

Do you need to book?Section titled Do%20you%20need%20to%20book%3F

Yes. Winchester City Council says Hampshire County Council has confirmed you must have an appointment to visit a household waste recycling centre, and that slots are booked on the Hampshire County Council website. A Hampshire County Council decision report also describes the booking system as the way the county manages DIY waste visits. We could not confirm how far ahead slots open, so check when you book.

Vans, trailers and permitsSection titled Vans%2C%20trailers%20and%20permits

We could not verify Hampshire County Council's current rules for vans, pick-ups and trailers, including any permit, visit limit or proof-of-address check. If you are bringing anything other than a standard car, check the council's recycling centre pages or phone the site before you book, rather than relying on a general guide.

What you can take for freeSection titled What%20you%20can%20take%20for%20free

Winchester City Council lists these as accepted at the household waste recycling centres:

• Large appliances and mattresses
• Garden waste
• Clothing and textiles
• Cardboard, paper and magazines
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Household batteries
• Wood and scrap metal
• Paint and hazardous household waste
• Car-related waste, gas bottles and fire extinguishers
• Soil, rubble and DIY waste (see the next section)

The council page covers the centres generally, so check the Bar End site page to confirm it takes a particular item.

What the tip charges forSection titled What%20the%20tip%20charges%20for

DIY waste used to be charged at Hampshire's centres, but the rules changed. GOV.UK says small-scale DIY waste, such as not more than 2 x 50L rubble bags, is treated as household waste, with the change taking effect on 31 December 2023. Hampshire County Council's decision report says charges for certain waste types were to be lifted from 1 January 2024, while DIY waste above the amounts permitted in the legislation would continue to be charged at the current rate, subject to review.

We could not confirm the current price list, so we have not published figures. Check the county council's charges page before you load the car, as prices and rules change.

What the tip will not takeSection titled What%20the%20tip%20will%20not%20take

We could not verify a full list of refused materials from the operator. One point from the sources we checked:

• The Hampshire County Council decision report refers to only five sites accepting cement-bonded asbestos, so do not assume any particular site takes it. Phone before bringing asbestos of any kind.

For anything else, check the official page for the Bar End site before you travel.

When it is easier to have it collectedSection titled When%20it%20is%20easier%20to%20have%20it%20collected

A collection is often simpler when you have no van or car big enough, no appointment slot that suits, a load too big for one trip, heavy furniture or a whole room to clear, or DIY waste above the free limit. Winchester Rubbish Removal loads from anywhere on the property and takes mixed waste in one visit.

Common questionsSection titled Common%20questions

Can I turn up without an appointment?Section titled Can%20I%20turn%20up%20without%20an%20appointment%3F

No. Winchester City Council says you must have an appointment to visit a Hampshire household waste recycling centre. Book on the Hampshire County Council website before you set off.

Is DIY waste free at the tip?Section titled Is%20DIY%20waste%20free%20at%20the%20tip%3F

Small amounts are. GOV.UK says DIY waste of up to 2 x 50L rubble bags is treated as household waste. Larger amounts may still be charged, so check the county council's charges page first. Council prices and rules change, so recheck the official page before booking.

Where do I find the current opening times?Section titled Where%20do%20I%20find%20the%20current%20opening%20times%3F

The listing we checked does not publish times for the Bar End site. Check the Hampshire County Council recycling centre pages, or phone the site on 01962 842767, before you travel, including for bank holiday arrangements.

Related servicesSection titled Related%20services

• Rubbish Removal
• Garden Clearance
• House Clearance