Perry Barr recycling centre: opening times, booking and what it takes

Perry Barr recycling centre is on Holford Drive in the north of Birmingham. Veolia and the council rebuilt it, together with the waste transfer station next to it, so the tip is now all on one level with more parking.

It’s for Birmingham residents, and every visit is booked.

Checked on 9 October 2026

This centre is run by Veolia, for Birmingham City Council, not scrapmarket. Check the council’s page before you go.

Photo: Roger D Kidd, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

Key facts

Address
Holford Drive, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2TU
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 9pm, weekends 8am to 6pm (extended hours during the bin strike)
Booking
Book every visit: cars on the car form, vans on the van form
Vans and trailers
By van booking only; no commercial vehicles
Height barrier
2.1 metres (6ft 10in)
Run by
Veolia, for Birmingham City Council

Opening times

WhenDaysOpen
During the bin strikeMonday to Friday7am to 9pm
During the bin strikeSaturday, Sunday8am to 6pm

Birmingham’s five centres share these hours, which the council and Veolia both describe as extended for the bin strike. They don’t publish a last entry time, bank holiday hours or what will happen to the hours after the strike.

Christmas 2026 hasn’t been announced. In 2025 the centres were closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and open the rest of the holiday.

From the council’s pages, checked 9 October 2026. Sources are at the end of the page.

Booking and proof of address

Book a 15-minute slot before you set off: anyone who turns up without one is turned away. Cars, and trailers up to 6ft by 4ft, use the car form, up to 6 days ahead. Vans, minibuses and bigger trailers use the van form, up to 7 days ahead. Either way the earliest is 2 hours before, and you can hold two bookings.

At the gate you show proof of a Birmingham address: driving licence, council tax bill or utility bill, paper or digital. There’s no entry on foot.

Book on the council’s site

From the council’s pages, checked 9 October 2026. Sources are at the end of the page.

Vans, trailers and the height barrier

A van or a large trailer needs its own slot from the van booking system. Minibuses book as vans even with the seats in, and so do people carriers or campervans with the seats taken out. Hire vans are allowed with the hire papers. A fair use policy applies, and van visits can’t bring asbestos, tree trunks, plaster, or large amounts of soil or rubble.

The height limit is 2.1 metres. For a high-top van, book Tyseley.

From the council’s pages, checked 9 October 2026. Sources are at the end of the page.

What it takes and what it refuses

ItemTakes it?Details
Sofas and armchairsYesSofas and upholstered furniture are on Veolia’s bulky waste list. A separate container for them isn’t mentioned, so ask on the day.
MattressesYes
Fridges and freezersYes
PlasterboardNot statedNot on Veolia’s lists for car visits, either way. Van bookings can’t bring plaster.
Rubble and soilLimitedUp to eight 25kg bags, or the same amount loose, a visit. Not in large amounts on a van booking.
TyresLimitedUp to five car tyres, on or off the rim.
AsbestosLimitedCement-bonded asbestos from your own home only, double-wrapped with a clear outer layer. Never on a van booking.
Trade wasteNoIncluding a landlord’s waste, a builder’s, or a house you’re clearing that isn’t yours.

Also taken: garden waste, wood and chipboard, metal, glass, cardboard, carpets, electricals and TVs, paint, oils, batteries, textiles, books and gas bottles. Black bags may have to be sorted on site to take the recycling out.

The council’s pages don’t say whether DIY waste is charged; see the council’s page.

From the council’s pages, checked 9 October 2026. Sources are at the end of the page.

Can’t get a slot, no van, or it won’t take it?

Post the job with a few photos and checked, licensed collectors quote to take it away. You choose, and you pay once it’s gone.

On every job we check the collector’s licence, insurance and ID, record their number plate and where your waste is going before it leaves, issue your waste transfer note, and pay them only once we’ve seen proof it was disposed of legally.

Get quotes from checked collectors

Tips for a smooth visit

  • Book before you load the car: no slot, no entry.
  • Bring a bill or your driving licence with your Birmingham address.
  • Open the black bags at home and take the recycling out.
  • Park side-on to the containers: Veolia says it’s parallel parking here.

Questions

Do I need to book Perry Barr tip?
Yes, every visit, in a car or a van. Cars book up to 6 days ahead and vans up to 7, from 2 hours before. Without a booking you’ll be turned away.
What are Perry Barr tip’s opening times?
Monday to Friday 7am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm. These are extended hours for the bin strike, so check the council’s page before you go.
Does Perry Barr take mattresses?
Yes. Mattresses and carpets are on Veolia’s list for the Birmingham centres.
What if I can’t get a slot?
Try the other Birmingham centres, or post the job on scrapmarket: checked, licensed collectors quote to take it, and you pay once it’s gone.

Sources