Van and commercial vehicle permit scheme

• Vehicles without rear passenger seats and/or rear windows.
• Flat-backs, which includes 4x4 pickups with a flat back and/or a crew cab.
• Pickups.
• Vehicles with more than two axles.
• Box or Luton-style vans.
• Twin-axle trailers up to 3m in length. (This includes all parts of the trailer chassis and fixtures.)
• Hire vans.
• Cars that are not able to fit under the height barrier.

Please note: You cannot get a permit for these.

To visit a HWRC with one, you must bring:

• The vehicle hire agreement.
• Proof that you live in Calderdale, such as:
  • driving licence;
  • utility bill less than 3 months old;
  • Council Tax Bill;
  • or any other ID with your address on.

• Cars;
• 4x4s
• people carriers.
• Any of the above with or without a standard camping-size trailer - 6'x4'.

Note: The above vehicles need a Resident Permit.

• Trailers longer than 3 metres. (This includes all parts of the trailer chassis and fixtures.)
• Trailers with more than two axles.
• Vehicles plated more than 3,500 GVW.
• Pedestrians.

There are three types and all are free of charge:

Recycling permit

• Valid for unlimited visits for 12 months.
• Allows for the disposal of recyclable items at no charge, at a chosen Household Waste Recycling Centre in Calderdale.

Permit for items that cannot be recycled

• Valid for one year or six trips, whichever is sooner.
• Allows items to be disposed of (free of charge) at a Calderdale HWRC you choose.

Note: You cannot renew this permit before the expiry date, even if the six trips have been used.

Single visit permit

• Valid for one calendar month from the issue date.
• Allows for one visit to a specified Calderdale HWRC.

Note: Only items stated on the permit can be brought. This can be a fridge, freezer, furniture or a bulky household item.

You can only apply by going to Halifax or Todmorden (Eastwood) Household Waste Recycling Centres.

You must bring:

• Your vehicle registration document (or vehicle hire agreement).
• A utility bill to show you live in Calderdale that is no more than 3 months old.
• Your driving licence, which must be valid.

Note: You can only apply between Monday and Friday and in person only.

Please apply before you want to use it, as there can be delays when issuing permits.

Important note: We reserve the right to inspect your waste before we accept it.

Never.

We are not licensed to accept waste from commercial/business activities or trade waste.

Note: This type of waste can be deposited at: Halifax TLS, Lee Bank, Ovenden Road, Halifax. HX3 5PN. (Charges will apply).

For more about this, please see: Trade and business waste.

For more about permits, please phone: (01422) 417720.