Newbie to this Posted Saturday at 13:57 Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:57 (edited) 4 hours ago, wymberley said: It would have to be Bristol. Stepson was moving and only had a smallish car so I drove up in my privately taxed (my one vehicle) Ranger only to find out that the staff were reflecting the council policy and would not allow me into the recycling centre. Fortunately, he was only moving down the road to Portishead where, unlike Bristol where they could not have been more unhelpful, the centre there could not have been any more welcoming to new residents. 4 hours ago, Vince Green said: Our local dump won't allow any 'commercial' vehicles not even taxis and you have to show proof of address, driving licences or similar. They actually ask for your driving licence and it has to show an address in the borough. Which is not always easy if you are just moving in or clearing a deceased relatives house And here lies some of the problems. Let me be clear I'm NOT condoning fly tipping or any kind of littering. It's abhorrent. It's all about money now, and these councils will do anything to not have to pay to provide the services they charge for. What if a van is your only vehicle, how do you get rid of your household waste, that the bin collectors won't take, and they won't let you into the tip or want to charge you for the same service your neighbour gets included with his council tax, all because of your vehicle. Edited Saturday at 13:58 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Saturday at 15:23 Report Share Posted Saturday at 15:23 Most places you can register a van to allow a drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Saturday at 15:57 Report Share Posted Saturday at 15:57 6 hours ago, Vince Green said: Our local dump won't allow any 'commercial' vehicles not even taxis and you have to show proof of address, driving licences or similar. They actually ask for your driving licence and it has to show an address in the borough. Yes - same in the nearest tip to me - where I pass close by most weeks - but I actually LIVE in a different local authority, so I have to make a special trip in the opposite direction. You can only go to your own allocated tip. You have to get an 'E permit" in advance for any van or trailer. It's a real nuisance and they make everything as difficult as possible - then wonder why there is so much fly tipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted Saturday at 17:21 Report Share Posted Saturday at 17:21 18 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Yes - same in the nearest tip to me - where I pass close by most weeks - but I actually LIVE in a different local authority, so I have to make a special trip in the opposite direction. You can only go to your own allocated tip. You have to get an 'E permit" in advance for any van or trailer. It's a real nuisance and they make everything as difficult as possible - then wonder why there is so much fly tipping. Yes I don't know why they ban trailers because a trailer is a much better prospect than putting a load of garden waste in the back of your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago On 08/02/2025 at 09:35, TIGHTCHOKE said: Are they coming out to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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