Quick answer
Check the opening times and book a slot before you load the car. Some vehicle types are not allowed on site, and building waste is limited to 200kg. If you have no van or a big load in Chichester, a collection can be simpler.
Westhampnett
Nearest site
Coach Road, run by West Sussex County Council
Booking required
Booking
Not needed on foot, by bicycle or mobility scooter
Check vehicle limits
Vans and trailers
Luton vans and twin axle trailers not allowed
Up to 200kg
DIY waste
Building waste limit at West Sussex centres
Where the Chichester tip isSection titled Where%20the%20Chichester%20tip%20is
The household waste recycling centre for Chichester is the Chichester (Westhampnett) Household Waste Recycling Site on Coach Road, Westhampnett, PO18 0NX. It is listed on the West Sussex County Council Chichester Recycling Centre page, which gives 01243 539762 as the site phone number.
Recycling centres in Chichester are run by West Sussex County Council rather than Chichester District Council, so the county pages are the ones to check.
Opening timesSection titled Opening%20times
The council publishes these hours for the Chichester site:
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| 1 October to 31 March | Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm. Closed Tuesdays |
| 1 April to 30 September | Open until 6pm (the page gives a closing time only) |
These times come from the council's Chichester Recycling Centre page, which does not mention bank holidays or last entry times. Seasonal hours can change, so recheck the page before you set off.
Do you need to book?Section titled Do%20you%20need%20to%20book%3F
Yes. The council says "You must book a slot before visiting this site", although visitors on foot, by bicycle or on a mobility scooter do not need to book.
Under the council's Book to Recycle system:
- You can book up to 14 days ahead, and same-day booking is possible if a slot is available.
- You need the vehicle registration number, your address and an email address, and the booking must be in the name of the person attending.
- You can make up to 5 visits per calendar month.
- If you cannot attend, cancel using the link in your confirmation email, as slots are in demand around bank holidays.
Vans, trailers and permitsSection titled Vans%2C%20trailers%20and%20permits
The council's Chichester Recycling Centre page says these are not permitted at the site:
- Luton type vans
- Horseboxes
- Twin axle (four wheel) trailers
- Trucks with tippers, flatbeds or drop-sides
- Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross weight
The council's terms and conditions say your vehicle must fit under the marked height barriers and that staff will refuse entry to a vehicle the site does not permit. They also say you do not need a permit to visit a recycling centre, but you should check the site's details first. Older council guidance mentions van permits, so confirm your vehicle with the council before you go.
Proof of address is checked. The council's proof of residency page accepts one of: a current driving licence (preferred), a Council Tax bill from the current financial year, a gas, electric or water bill under a year old, a TV licence under a year old, a letter from HMRC or the Home Office under a year old, a current bus pass or a current disabled parking permit.
What you can take for freeSection titled What%20you%20can%20take%20for%20free
The council's Chichester page does not list accepted materials. It tells visitors to check the council's A to Z of recycling to confirm the site accepts your waste and whether any charges apply. Do that for each item before you travel, and read the terms and conditions, which cover household waste and construction and demolition waste.
What the tip charges forSection titled What%20the%20tip%20charges%20for
Many recycling centres charge for DIY and construction waste. On West Sussex's building, construction and demolition materials page, the council says charges for DIY-type waste were suspended on 11 April 2017. The page does not say whether charges apply now and gives no prices, so we have not quoted any.
What the page does say:
- Recycling centres accept up to 200kg of building, construction and demolition materials, about 8 full 25kg rubble or sand bags.
- Soil and hardcore go in the soil and hardcore container.
- Plasterboard cannot be accepted at Midhurst, Bognor Regis, East Grinstead and Littlehampton. Chichester is not on that list.
- Asbestos has its own council guidance, so check it before you bring any.
Council prices and rules change, so recheck the official page before you book.
What the tip will not takeSection titled What%20the%20tip%20will%20not%20take
- Luton type vans, horseboxes, twin axle trailers, tipper, flatbed and drop-side trucks, and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, according to the council's site page.
- Visitors without proof of address. The proof of residency page says access is denied without it, or if you are not a West Sussex council taxpayer.
- Anything the council's A to Z guide says the site cannot take, and building waste beyond the 200kg allowance.
When it is easier to have it collectedSection titled When%20it%20is%20easier%20to%20have%20it%20collected
A collection is often easier when you have no suitable vehicle, cannot get a booking slot, have more than one trip's worth, or need heavy furniture or a whole room cleared. It also helps if you have more building waste than the 200kg allowance. Chichester House Clearance loads from anywhere on the property and takes mixed waste in one visit.
No van, no booking slot?
We collect mixed household rubbish, furniture and garden waste across Chichester, loaded from anywhere on the property, usually the same week.
Tip run or collection?
A few bags or small items and a car
Tip runYou still need to book a slot unless you are on foot, by bicycle or on a mobility scooter.
You need a van or trailer for it
Check first, or book a collectionSome vehicle types are not allowed at the site, and you need a booking slot.
Rubble, plasterboard or other DIY waste
Tip run for small amounts, collection for moreThe council allows up to 200kg of building waste at its centres.
Heavy furniture, a full room or no time
Private collectionOne visit covers loading, transport and disposal.
Common questionsSection titled Common%20questions
Can I use the tip if I do not live in West Sussex?Section titled Can%20I%20use%20the%20tip%20if%20I%20do%20not%20live%20in%20West%20Sussex%3F
Generally not. The council says access is denied without proof of address or if you are not a West Sussex council taxpayer. Holiday home or caravan owners can use a centre if they can show they pay Council Tax to West Sussex County Council.
Can I take rubble from a DIY job?Section titled Can%20I%20take%20rubble%20from%20a%20DIY%20job%3F
Yes, within limits. The council's building waste page says centres accept up to 200kg, and soil and hardcore go in their own container. You must still book a slot.
Is the tip open on bank holidays?Section titled Is%20the%20tip%20open%20on%20bank%20holidays%3F
The council's Chichester page does not mention bank holidays, so check it or phone 01243 539762 before you travel.
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