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
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.