Changes to service
From Monday 5 October some of the restrictions at the tip will be eased and new opening hours will be in operation:
- Plasterboard and asbestos will be accepted (Permit required)
- The tip will close at 4.00pm on Thursdays
- The Tip Shop will reopen with a limit of three people in at the time for a maximum 15 minutes
Address
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Bristol Avenue
Bispham
FY2 0JG
Opening hours
Daily opening times
| Day | Operating hours |
|---|
| Monday |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Tuesday |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Wednesday |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Thursday |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Friday |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Saturday - cars only |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
| Sunday - cars only |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Queueing and getting rid of your waste safely
Traffic management will remain in place:
- Whilst queuing, either inside or outside of the tip, please stay in your car at all times with your windows closed
- On arrival, please stay in your vehicle until you are directed to reverse into a bay by a member of staff
- You must be able to lift and dispose of the rubbish yourself with anyone accompanying you
- Staff will not be able to help you with your waste
- If you must bring children with you, they should stay in the car at all times
- The recycling shop and compost sales will be closed until further notice
- Vans and trailers must attend the tip no later than 30 minutes before the site closes, or they will be turned away
Restrictions
- No sign written vehicles will be allowed on site
- Only cars may attend at the weekend – no vans or trailers are permitted during this time
- The tip is open to Blackpool residents only. If you pay your Council Tax to Fylde then you will have to use their HWRC site on Saltcotes Road, Lytham - FY8 4LS. If you pay your Council Tax to Wyre then you will have to use their HWRC site on Jameson Road, Fleetwood – FY7 8TW. Please bring proof of address with you when you visit the site to make sure you're not turned away
- Commercial waste is not allowed. Businesses have a duty of care and must have a registered waste carrier disposing of their waste at a registered waste disposal facility
- Some vehicles will need to purchase a permit and others will not be allowed on site so it is recommended you check the permit scheme list before visiting the tip
- Some materials are not allowed to be brought onto the site and you may need a permit to dispose of others so before you visit the tip it is recommended you check the waste restrictions list.
Waste restrictions at Blackpool tip
| Waste we can accept | Waste we can't accept |
|---|
| Asbestos (Permit holders only) |
Books |
| Bin bags of general household waste |
Car parts and tyres |
| Car oil |
Fire extinguishers |
| Car and household batteries |
Gas bottles |
| Carpets |
Items that require assistance to move |
| Domestic appliances small and large |
Oxygen, air and brewery cylinders |
| Fridges/Freezers |
Paint |
| Garden waste |
Petrol, diesel and parafin |
| Glass |
|
| Mattresses |
|
| Paper/Cardboard |
|
| Plasterboard (Permit holders only) |
|
| Rubble and hardcore (permit required) |
|
| Scrap metal |
|
| Soil (permit required) |
|
| Tetrapack™ style cartons |
|
| Textiles |
|
| TVs/Monitors |
|
| Wood including bulky items that can be carried safely by one person |
|
The tip is open to Blackpool residents only. If you pay your Council Tax to Fylde council then you will have to use their HWRC site on Saltcotes Road, Lytham - FY8 4LS.
If you pay your Council Tax to Wyre council then you will have to use their HWRC site on Jameson Road, Fleetwood – FY7 8TW
Commercial waste is not allowed. Businesses have a duty of care and must have a registered waste carrier disposing of their waste at a registered waste disposal facility
Private waste contractors
If you choose to use a private waste collector to get rid of any rubbish whilst the tip operation is restricted, you have a legal duty to check that the person or business is a registered waste carrier.
If you don’t check, you could be fined if your rubbish is found to be illegally dumped somewhere. You can check their vehicle registration online.