Permit scheme for vans and trailers at Recycling Centres

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are for household rubbish only.

In 2008 the County Council introduced a permit scheme for residents who wish to visit HWRCs in a van or with a trailer. The purpose of the scheme is to prevent wrongful use by firms and businesses.

Quick checklist - do I need to apply for a permit?

Use our online form to apply for a permit now

You can also apply by phone on 0845 603 5634.

Please note: If you applied for an HWRC permit for your van, pick-up or trailer a year ago and have used fewer than 12 visits, you won’t have to reapply this year unless your details have changed. Permits are valid for up to three years from the date of issue, so you can continue using your permit until all 12 visits have been used, and then reapply.

Where can I use my permit?

The permit is valid for 12 visits in one calendar year at any HWRC in Hampshire, including Southampton and Portsmouth.

How do I use my permit?

On arrival at a site, please hand your permit to a member of site staff who will mark and date it to show it has been used. If you visit more than once in a single day, each visit will be counted individually.

Disclaimer form to confirm source of your waste

Site staff might ask you to sign a disclaimer form because of the nature of your waste or the vehicle you are using. This is to confirm that the waste is from your own household and has not come from a trade source.

Find Out More

Video about the permit scheme

Permit scheme and trade waste controls - all your questions answered

Alternative ways of disposing of waste

HWRC vehicle access overview