Chesterfield HWRC: Opening Times, Booking, Waste Rules & Charges
Plan a household visit to Chesterfield Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sheffield Road. Check daily opening hours, register your vehicle, understand van and trailer permits, sort accepted waste, follow DIY limits and calculate asbestos, tyre or trade-waste charges.
Do I need to book Chesterfield recycling centre?
No timed appointment is normally required for a household visit. Derbyshire residents must register the vehicle that will enter the site.
Cars and pick-ups use long-term digital registration. Vans need a temporary registration for every visit.
When is Stonegravels Household Waste Recycling Centre open?
Household public hours are the same throughout the year. The centre can temporarily close while skips are compacted or moved.
| Day or period | Household public hours | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–5pm | Vehicle registration required. |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–5pm | Temporary compaction closures are possible. |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–5pm | No timed household appointment required. |
| Thursday | 9:30am–5pm | Avoid peak periods where possible. |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm | Sort the vehicle before arriving. |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9:30am–5pm | Weekends from 10am–4pm are usually busiest. |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day | Closed | Do not leave waste outside the gates. |
Do not arrive early for a household visit: Stonegravels accepts registered trade waste from 8:30am–9:30am and again from 5pm–6pm. The centre is closed to household visitors during those trade-only periods.
Is Chesterfield HWRC normally open at my planned time?
This tool checks the standard public schedule. It cannot detect temporary skip-compaction closures, severe weather or emergency site restrictions.
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Register a car, pick-up, camper van or temporary van
Creating a Derbyshire online account is not the same as completing the HWRC vehicle-registration process. Check that the registration appears under active permits.
Create or sign in to a Derbyshire account
Use the account that manages Derbyshire County Council online services.
Open the vehicle-registration serviceSelect the HWRC registration service
Choose “Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Register your vehicle for access” from the account service list.
Add up to two cars or pick-ups
Each resident can register up to two cars or pick-ups. A completed registration remains valid for seven years.
Register vans immediately before each visit
A van temporary permit is valid on the registration day and the following day. Camper vans use normal long-term registration.
Check the confirmation
Open “Current Vehicles and Permits” and confirm the correct number plate appears before travelling.
Bring address evidence
Registration is paperless, but proof of a Derbyshire address can be requested at the entrance.
Old registrations: registrations completed before 9 November 2024 must be completed again under the current system.
Where is Chesterfield Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Chesterfield HWRC
Address: Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LF
The site is also commonly referred to as Stonegravels recycling centre.
- Household public hours: 9:30am–5pm
- Derbyshire residents only
- ANPR vehicle checks
- Proof of address may be requested
- No timed household booking
Local queue tip: weekends between 10am and 4pm are usually busiest. A weekday visit shortly after the 9:30am public opening is often easier than the middle of a weekend day.
Waste accepted at Chesterfield recycling centre
Dry household recycling
Paper, cardboard, beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, plastic bags and film, cans and coffee pods.
Electricals and batteries
Household electrical appliances, televisions, computers, fridges, freezers, vapes, household batteries and automotive batteries.
Furniture and household items
Mattresses, crockery, CDs, DVDs, books, clothes, textiles and suitable furniture.
Garden and outdoor waste
Green garden waste, suitable branches, small quantities of timber and unwanted compost.
Liquids and hazardous household waste
Cooking oil, automotive oil within limits, household paint and small quantities of chemicals.
Limited DIY materials
Small quantities of rubble, soil, turf, plasterboard, insulation, window frames, doors, bathroom ceramics and asbestos under strict limits.
Not accepted through the normal household route: ammunition, explosives, artificial grass, charity waste, clinical waste, sharps, fly-tipped waste, fitted kitchen units, complete fitted bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, greenhouse demolition waste, invasive plants, soiled pet litter and most vehicle parts.
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Smart load order
- Put reusable goods where staff can inspect them first.
- Keep electricals and batteries accessible.
- Separate cardboard, glass, plastics and metals.
- Keep plasterboard away from rubble and general waste.
- Place chargeable asbestos or tyres where staff can check them.
Chesterfield tip limits for rubble, plasterboard, tyres and chemicals
| Material | Household limit | Resident instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete, cement, rubble, ceramics, soil or turf | Maximum 50kg, equal to two 25kg sacks, per visit per week. | Use a skip or licensed service for a major project. |
| Plasterboard | Maximum 50kg, equal to two 25kg sacks, per visit per week. | Whole plasterboard sheets are not accepted. |
| Insulation | One black bag. | Keep it securely contained. |
| Bathroom ceramic | One single bathroom-suite item. | A complete bathroom suite is not accepted. |
| Doors or window frames | Two doors or two frames from a household DIY project. | Fitted-unit waste remains excluded. |
| DIY wood | Small repair quantities; maximum two fence panels. | Whole fence replacement or garden-structure demolition is not accepted. |
| Automotive oil | Maximum 10 litres. | Use a secure, clearly identifiable container. |
| Household chemicals | Maximum 5 litres or 5kg. | Contact waste management before bringing larger quantities. |
| Carpet | One room’s worth. | Large renovation loads need another route. |
Tradesperson waste: waste left after paid building, gardening or repair work becomes commercial waste. It must not be presented as free household waste.
What household visitors pay for
Normal resident household disposal is generally free after registration. Charges apply to specific materials and optional products.
Household charge calculator
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Published household charges
- Asbestos: £6 per accepted sheet, maximum two.
- Domestic car tyres: £4 each, maximum four.
- Soil improver: £4.50 per 50-litre bag, maximum four.
- Payment is by card only.
- Soil-improver stock is not guaranteed.
Free paint: reusable paint may be available free from the site, subject to stock. Ask a recycling advisor rather than making a special journey.
Can I take asbestos to Chesterfield recycling centre?
A very small amount of household asbestos is accepted under a one-off concession. Prepare it before travelling and speak to site staff immediately on arrival.
Confirm the material and quantity
The limit is two roofing sheets, two metres of downpipe or an equivalent amount.
Dampen it before moving
Lightly dampening helps reduce fibre release during careful handling.
Double-wrap and seal
Use strong plastic sheeting or bags and seal every edge with tape.
Do not cut or break it
Never break asbestos merely to make it fit into a bag or vehicle.
Tell an advisor before unloading
Site staff will direct you to the correct controlled container. Payment is by card.
One-off concession: once the maximum quantity has been deposited, you cannot return with more asbestos under the same household concession. Use a licensed asbestos contractor for larger work.
Vehicle access rules at Stonegravels recycling centre
| Vehicle or visitor | Registration rule | Access condition |
|---|---|---|
| Car or pick-up | Long-term digital registration. | Up to two vehicles per resident; valid for seven years. |
| Camper van | Normal long-term registration. | No temporary van permit required. |
| Van up to 3.5 tonnes | Temporary registration before every visit. | Valid on registration day and the following day. |
| Trailer | Use with an eligible registered vehicle. | Load area must be no more than two metres long, excluding tow bar. |
| Vehicle over 3.5 tonnes | Not permitted. | Use an authorised commercial disposal facility. |
| Horse box carrying waste | Not permitted. | Choose another suitable vehicle. |
| Pedestrian visit | Prior arrangement required. | Do not carry waste through the vehicle entrance without an appointment. |
Business-waste times, registration and charges
Chesterfield is one of Derbyshire’s trial trade-waste centres. Commercial customers must register separately and use the trade-only periods.
| Trade-waste material | 0–0.16 tonnes | 0.17–0.26 tonnes | 0.27–0.50 tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed trade waste | £46 | £62 | £115 |
| Upholstered seating | £72 | £108 | £180 |
| Wood | £20 | £30 | £46 |
| Green waste | £30 | £36 | £44 |
| Plasterboard | £36 | £48 | £84 |
| Hardcore | £10 | £17 | £30 |
Trade access times
Every day from 8:30am–9:30am and 5pm–6pm. The household site is closed to the public during these periods.
Payment and weighing
Payment is card-only. The loaded vehicle and empty vehicle are weighed to calculate the charge.
Separate every material
Customers must unload waste into the correct containers. Tipper mechanisms cannot be used.
Waste carrier documents
Businesses must hold any legally required waste-carrier registration and transport documentation.
Furniture, electricals and free paint
Use the site reuse area
Place suitable items in the designated reuse collection area rather than a disposal skip.
Donate usable furniture locally
Contact a charity first to confirm condition, fire labels, collection area and current capacity.
Remove personal data
Delete personal information from computers, phones, tablets, smart televisions and sat-nav devices.
Remove lithium batteries
Take removable batteries out of electrical items and place them in the separate battery container.
Why this matters: batteries hidden inside electrical items have caused fires at Derbyshire recycling centres. Keep them visible and separated.
Rules that make a Chesterfield HWRC visit faster and safer
Keep children and pets in the vehicle
Anyone under 16 and all pets should remain inside while waste is unloaded.
Switch off and apply the handbrake
Park securely and follow all one-way and speed instructions.
Wear gloves and suitable footwear
Broken materials, sharp edges, ramps and kerbs create injury risks.
Place waste gently
Do not throw items into skips or leave waste behind the vehicle.
No smoking, vaping or unauthorised filming
Smoking and vaping are prohibited. Photography requires prior permission.
Expect bags to be checked
Advisors can open bags to identify reusable or recyclable material.
Ask for assistance
Speak to a recycling advisor before attempting to move an unsafe or heavy item.
Never leave waste outside
Waste left at the gate is fly-tipping and can lead to enforcement action.
Pre-sort waste before visiting Stonegravels
Pre-sorting waste items
This Derbyshire County Council video explains how separating materials before travel reduces unloading time and prevents recyclable items entering general disposal.
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Chesterfield recycling centre links
Information checked: 26 June 2026. Registration requirements, opening arrangements, trade prices, stock and accepted materials can change. Check the linked Derbyshire page before a special journey.
Frequently asked questions
What are Chesterfield recycling centre opening times?
Chesterfield Household Waste Recycling Centre normally opens from 9:30am to 5pm every day. It closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Do I need to book Chesterfield HWRC?
No timed household appointment is normally required. Derbyshire residents must instead register the vehicle that will enter the recycling centre.
Where is Stonegravels recycling centre?
Chesterfield HWRC, also known as Stonegravels recycling centre, is on Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LF.
Can I take a van to Chesterfield recycling centre?
Yes, if it weighs no more than 3.5 tonnes when loaded. A temporary van registration is required for every visit and is valid on the registration day and the following day.
Can I use a trailer at Chesterfield tip?
Yes. The trailer load area must be no more than two metres long, excluding the tow bar. Horse boxes cannot be used to transport waste.
How much rubble can I take to Chesterfield HWRC?
The household concession is a maximum of 50kg, equivalent to two 25kg sacks, per visit per week for concrete, cement, mortar, rubble, ceramics, soil or turf.
Can I take plasterboard to Stonegravels?
Yes, up to 50kg or two 25kg sacks per visit per week. Whole plasterboard sheets are not accepted and plasterboard must be separated from other waste.
How much does asbestos disposal cost?
The official Derbyshire guidance lists a £6 card charge per accepted asbestos sheet, with a maximum of two sheets or an equivalent quantity.
How much does tyre disposal cost at Chesterfield HWRC?
Up to four tyres from a domestic vehicle are accepted at £4 per tyre. Payment is by card only.
Does Chesterfield recycling centre accept trade waste?
Yes. Registered Derbyshire businesses can use the Stonegravels trade-waste service from 8:30am–9:30am and 5pm–6pm daily. Charges are based on waste type and weight.