If you bring waste to any of our Household Recycling Centres (HRC's) in a trailer or commercial-type vehicle, you may need an entry permit. Certain types of vehicles are completely banned. To avoid disappointment contact us before you visit the site or you may be prevented from using the site.
How does the permit scheme work?
Entry permits are free to households in the Shropshire Council area. You must apply in advance (using the on-line form below) and then 12 permits will be posted out. You are limited to 12 permits once every 12 months. Each permit allows one visit to a HRC with a trailer or commercial-type vehicle. Permits get checked by the site attendant. A permit does not entitle you to tip or recycle trade waste.
Exemptions
You do not need a permit if you are using:
- A standard car
- A small trailer which is no more than 1 m2 (4 ft x 3 ft).
- A camper van or minibus less than 5 metres long, provided that seats and fitting have not been removed.
Banned vehicles
Some vehicles and large trailers are completely banned from HRCs on safety grounds (regardless of whether or not they show a permit). These include:
- Any vehicle longer than 5m
- Any vehicle taller than 2.1m
- Tractor or agricultural vehicles
- Tipper trucks
- 4x4's with a goods body
- Vans with a pick-up body
- Luton Box Vans
- Any trailer longer than 2.4m
- Horse boxes
How do I get a permit?
The best way is to apply online by completing the online application form - please follow the link on this page and complete the form. You can also:
- print and complete the PDF form attached to this page
- call us on 0345 678 9007
Once your application has been received, we will post the permits to you.
Important note
The vehicle must be driven by the applicant. Applications cannot be made on behalf of other persons such as traders employed by yourself to undertake work.
Data protection statement
Shropshire Council hold your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and will only use it for the purpose of processing the entry permit. It will be retained for up to two years. If you wish to change or delete your details then please contact us.