Where We Are
Our tipping facility is located at Hines Pitt, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6AE. We are central to the Purbeck area and easily reached from Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Wool, Bere Regis, Swanage and the wider Dorset region. The yard sits just off the A352 with hardstanding access for vehicles up to RoRo size. Weighbridge on site.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30am – 5:00pm | Standard trade hours — no appointment needed |
| Saturday | By appointment only | Call 01929 401585 to book a Saturday slot |
| Sunday | Closed | Bank holidays may vary — call to confirm |
What We Accept and What It Costs
We accept a wide range of waste types at our Wareham tipping facility. All prices below are exclusive of VAT. For commercial customers with regular loads, open a Trade Tipping Account to save time and simplify your bookkeeping.
| Waste Type | EWC Code | Price Per Tonne | Min Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Waste | 17-09-04 | £200 per tonne | 0.5 tonnes |
| Clean Hardcore | 17-01-07 | £10 per tonne | 1 tonne |
| Mixed Inerts | 17-05-04 | £25 per tonne | 1 tonne |
| Wood | 20-01-38 | £140 per tonne | 0.5 tonnes |
| Plasterboard | 17-08-02 | £100 per tonne | 0.5 tonnes |
| Green Waste | 20-02-01 | £120 per tonne | 0.5 tonnes |
| Tree Roots (over 300mm diameter) | 17-02-01 | £160 per tonne | 0.5 tonnes |
Additional Item Charges
Individual items can be tipped at the following rates (all prices exclusive of VAT):
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Mattress | £25 each |
| Double Mattress | £30 each |
| Large POPs (sofas, sofa beds) | £40 each |
| Medium POPs (armchairs, futons, corner unit sections) | £25 each |
| Small POPs (dining chairs, bean bags, footstools, floor cushions) | £10 each |
| POPs by weight | £400 per tonne (min 0.5 tonnes) |
| Car Tyres | £12 each |
| Car Tyres on Rims | £18 each |
| Domestic Fridge | £30 each |
POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) include most upholstered household seating. These must be handled separately under Environment Agency rules.
What We Do Not Accept
To save you a wasted journey, please note the following waste types are not accepted at our Wareham tipping facility:
- Asbestos — handled separately under our licensed asbestos disposal service
- Hazardous waste, chemicals, paints, solvents and oils
- Clinical or medical waste
- Liquids of any kind
- Gas bottles and pressurised containers
- Batteries except small domestic quantities
If you are unsure whether your load will be accepted, call us on 01929 401585 before you set off. We would rather take 30 seconds on the phone than turn a wagon away.
Who Uses Our Tipping Facility
Our Wareham tipping facility is used daily by:
- Builders and groundworkers tipping mixed construction waste
- Landscapers and tree surgeons tipping green waste and soils
- Small skip hire operators without their own transfer station
- House clearance specialists and removal firms
- Property maintenance and renovation contractors
- Roofers tipping plasterboard and roofing waste
- Domestic customers with valid waste carrier documentation
What You Need to Bring
- A valid waste carrier’s licence (we can verify on the EA register if you do not have your card)
- Personal Protective Equipment — high-vis jacket and hard hat (we keep spares for visiting drivers)
- Method of payment — cash, card or account if you have one with us
- If tipping plasterboard or other separated waste, please ensure it is segregated before arrival
Open a Trade Tipping Account
Tip With Us Regularly? Open a Trade Account.
If you tip with us regularly, opening a Trade Tipping Account makes life simpler. Account customers benefit from:
- Priority weighbridge access — faster turnaround on every visit
- 30-day invoicing — no need to pay at the gate
- One monthly statement — simpler bookkeeping for your business
- A dedicated account contact — one person who knows you and your business
Most accounts are set up within 24 hours.
Call 01929 401585 or email accounts@thewastegroup.co.uk to apply.
Tipping Facility Wareham — Frequently Asked Questions
Our tipping facility is at Hines Pitt, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6AE. We are easily reached from across Dorset including Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Swanage, Wool and Bere Regis. Call 01929 401585 for directions or to confirm we can take your load.
We are open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm with no appointment needed. Saturday access is by appointment only — please call 01929 401585 to book a slot. We are closed on Sundays. Bank holiday hours can vary, so call ahead to confirm before you set off.
Clean hardcore is from £10 per tonne, mixed inerts from £25 per tonne, plasterboard from £100 per tonne, green waste from £120 per tonne, wood from £140 per tonne, tree roots from £160 per tonne and general waste from £200 per tonne. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Minimum loads start from 0.5 tonnes on most waste types. Call 01929 401585 for a custom quote on larger or unusual loads.
We accept general waste, clean hardcore, mixed inerts including soils, wood, plasterboard, green waste and tree roots. We also take individual items including mattresses, POPs upholstered furniture, tyres and domestic fridges. We do not accept asbestos, hazardous waste, chemicals, clinical waste or liquids. If you are unsure, call us on 01929 401585 before you travel.
Yes. Anyone transporting waste for business purposes needs a valid waste carrier licence registered with the Environment Agency. We can verify your licence on the EA register if you do not have your card with you. Domestic customers with personal waste do not need a licence but should call ahead to confirm acceptance.
Yes. Trade Tipping Accounts offer priority weighbridge access, 30-day invoicing, a single monthly statement and a dedicated account contact. Most accounts are set up within 24 hours. Call 01929 401585 or email accounts@thewastegroup.co.uk to apply.
How to Find Us:
We are just off Puddletown Road on the northern edge of Wareham. Postcode BH20 6AE will take you straight to the gate. Free signposted parking on site. If you need directions or you are bringing a larger vehicle, call 01929 401585 and we will talk you in.
Other Services You Might Need
Tipping at Wareham is one part of what we do. We offer a full range of waste and aggregate services across Dorset — and many of our trade tipping customers use us for two or three services alongside their account. If you need any of the following, we handle everything in-house at our Wareham yard.
Skip Hire
4, 6, 8 and 12 yard skips delivered across Dorset. Domestic, trade and commercial. Same-day and next-day delivery available.
RoRo Hire
Roll-on roll-off containers in 16, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes for commercial and construction waste. Transport and tonnage pricing.
Grab Lorry Hire
8-wheel grab lorries for bulk muckaway, aggregates and large volume waste. Fast loading, one-lorry jobs done in hours not days.
Aggregates
Type 1, building sand, shingle, 6F5 and all-in-ballast available from the yard or delivered across Dorset. Collected or delivered pricing.
Asbestos Disposal
Licensed asbestos collection and disposal. Fully Environment Agency compliant. Safe removal from domestic and commercial properties across Dorset.
Road Sweeper Hire
Professional road sweeping for construction sites, commercial premises and large private properties across Dorset.
What Happens to Your Waste at Our Wareham Facility
Every load that comes through our gate is sorted, bulked and sent on to specialist processors for recycling or recovery wherever possible. We are a fully licensed waste carrier and hold an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency — every load is handled legally, tracked and documented to the standards required under UK waste regulations.
Here’s what happens to each of the main waste streams we accept:
| Waste Stream | What Happens Next |
|---|---|
| Clean Hardcore & Mixed Inerts | Bulked at our yard and sent on to specialist processors for crushing and screening into recycled aggregates. Brick, concrete and stone get a second life as sub-base on construction sites — reducing demand for virgin quarried material. |
| Wood | Segregated by grade and sent on to specialist wood processors who chip and reprocess it for biomass fuel or chipboard manufacture. |
| Green Waste | Sent to licensed composting facilities and turned into soil conditioner for agricultural and landscaping use across the South West. |
| Plasterboard | Kept strictly segregated and sent to specialist processors who recover gypsum for use in new plasterboard production — a closed-loop recycling process. |
| General Mixed Waste | Fed through our picking line where metals, wood, card and plastics are pulled out for recycling. The residual fraction is sent for energy recovery — producing heat and power rather than going to landfill. |
| POPs Furniture | Upholstered furniture containing Persistent Organic Pollutants is kept separate and sent for incineration at permitted high-temperature facilities, in line with Environment Agency rules. |
Licensed, Permitted and Tracked
Every load tipped at our Wareham facility is logged on our weighbridge system, recorded against your waste carrier’s licence and documented with a waste transfer note. This means:
- Full audit trail — you have documented proof your waste was handled legally
- Duty of Care compliance — you meet your legal obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Peace of mind — your waste does not end up fly-tipped, exported illegally or sent to unlicensed sites
If you need copies of waste transfer notes for a specific period — for ISO 14001 audit, insurance renewal or tender documentation — call our accounts team on 01929 401585.
Areas We Serve from Wareham
Our Wareham tipping facility serves trade and domestic customers across Dorset. We accept loads from across the Purbecks and the wider region including Swanage, Wool, Bere Regis, Bovington, Corfe Castle, Studland, Sandford, Stoborough, Lytchett Matravers, Upton, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth, Wimborne and Ferndown. If you are unsure whether you are in our catchment, call 01929 401585.
Why Choose The Waste Group
We have been the trusted Dorset waste partner for trade and domestic customers since 2007. Our Wareham facility is fully licensed by the Environment Agency, holds an Environmental Permit and operates to the highest recycling and recovery standards in the region.
- Licensed waste carrier and Environmental Permit holder since 2007
- Full weighbridge on site for accurate per-tonne pricing
- Hardstanding yard suitable for vehicles up to RoRo size
- On-site team to assist with unloading and waste segregation
- Trade accounts available with 30-day invoicing and monthly statements
- Waste sorted responsibly — metals recycled, inerts reprocessed, wood reused, residuals sent for energy recovery
Ready to Tip? Here’s How
Book a Tip Slot at Our Wareham Facility
Call our Wareham team during opening hours, or just turn up with a valid waste carrier’s licence.
Trade account enquiries: email accounts@thewastegroup.co.uk
Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:00pm │ Saturday by appointment only │ Closed Sunday
Hines Pitt, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6AE