Renfrewshire Council

Who can use Linwood household waste recycling centre

If you are a Renfrewshire resident, you can recycle and dispose of a range of household waste materials at our recycling centres.

Unlike our other recycling centres, Linwood household waste recycling centre allows larger vehicles, such as vans, pickups and trailers. However, you'll need to apply for a permit if you plan to visit with one of these vehicles.

You do not need a permit if you are bringing a car to any of our recycling centres.

Our recycling centres are for household waste only. You cannot bring any waste that comes from a commercial or business activity. See more information on commercial waste services.

Which vehicles can get a permit

You can get a permit to enter Linwood household waste recycling centre for these types of vehicles:

• vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes with a maximum of four wheels
• pickups
• a car, van or pickup with single axle trailer less than 1.8m long x 1.2m wide
• mini buses with 8 to 11 seats.

Which vehicles cannot get a permit

You cannot get a vehicle permit to enter Linwood household waste recycling centre for the types of vehicles:

• vehicles with more than four wheels
• vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes
• vehicles with a trailer more than 1.8m long x 1.2m wide
• vehicles with twin axle trailers
• vehicles with any commercial waste
• tipper vehicles.

How to apply for a permit

You can apply online for a vehicle permit for Linwood household waste recycling centre.

The permit must be in the name and address of the driver of the vehicle.

If you're acting on behalf of a friend or relative and they cannot come to the recycling centre with you, you should apply for a permit in your name.

We'll email you a permit confirmation once you've completed the online form.

Permits are valid for one day only and for a maximum of three visits on that day. You'll need to apply for a new permit if you're visiting on a different day.

If you're paying someone to take your rubbish away, it becomes commercial waste. They'll need to pay to have the waste disposed of through a licenced waste contractor. They cannot bring your waste to the household waste recycling centre.

When you arrive at the recycling centre

When you arrive at Linwood household waste recycling centre you'll need to provide:

• a paper or electronic copy of your permit
• proof that you're a Renfrewshire resident, such as a council tax or utility bill
• photo identification, such as your driving licence.

If you don't have these, you won't be able to enter the recycling centre.

See what items you can and cannot bring to our household waste recycling centres.