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Apply for, renew or replace a lost recycling centre vehicle permit

If your permit is approved, we’ll send it to you within 21 calendar days of receiving your application. We post permits 2nd Class, so please allow a few extra days for it arrive.

Before you apply

Vehicle permits for Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are valid for 12 visits in a 12-month period. Before you apply for a permit please note:

  • Your existing permit is valid until you’ve used all 12 visits. If you have visits left after 12 months, you don’t need to renew your permit until you’ve used them.
  • If you had a permit before for a different vehicle and still know the old permit number, please select the ‘change vehicle or address’ option.
  • If you’ve had a permit before but have lost it, choose the ‘lost permit’ option. You won’t need the old permit number.
  • Make sure you enter the correct vehicle registration number. Incorrect numbers will make the permit invalid and you won’t be allowed into the recycling centre.
  • The permit is for bringing household waste from your home to the recycling centre.
  • We now take commercial waste at our St Erth and Launceston HWRCs. You won’t need a permit if you’re disposing of commercial or trade waste. You’ll need to book a slot in advance using our online booking system. To find out more, visit:  Commerical Waste at HWRCs.

See which vehicles are allowed at the recycling centres and whether you need a permit for your vehicle 

Do I need a permit

Read the terms and conditions for visiting our recycling centres.

Apply online

Complete the form below to apply for a recycling centre vehicle permit.

Household waste and recycling centre permit form

Changing vehicles or moving house

  • If you change vehicles before your permit runs out, fill in the change of vehicle section on the form. We’ll send you a replacement permit for the visits you have left, as long as your new vehicle isn’t over the size limit.
  • If you move house, fill out the change of address section on the form. We’ll update your permit details. 

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