\n Residents will now be given a free allowance to dispose of some DIY waste – after that, charges will be incurred.\n<\/p>\n
\n Here’s a breakdown of the incoming changes and what it means for residents.\n<\/p>\n
What is my allowance?<\/p>\n
\n The council has set the household allowance for DIY waste to be two 50-litre sacks of rubble per visit.\n<\/p>\n
\n Residents can make a maximum of four free visits within a four-week period – meaning eight sacks can be disposed of before the allowance resets, but across four visits.\n<\/p>\n
What counts towards my allowance?<\/p>\n
\n The metric of a 50-litre rubble sack remains the same, but weight varies depending on the material being disposed of.\n<\/p>\n
\n The weight allowances stated by the council are:\n<\/p>\n
Light DIY waste (insulation, plastics, packaging): 5kg to 10kg<\/p>\n
Wood, laminate and plasterboard: 15kg to 25kg<\/p>\n
Rubble, bricks, tiles and concrete: 35kg to 45kg<\/p>\n
Soil, sand or gravel: 40kg to 50kg<\/p>\n
\n The allowance cannot be carried forward, accumulated or transferred – it’s ‘use it or lose it’.\n<\/p>\n
I’ve exceeded my allowance. Now what?<\/p>\n
\n If residents bring waste that exceeds their allowance, they will be charged. Here’s a list of current charges (once the allowance has been used up) :\n<\/p>\n
\n Rubble and Hardcore (e.g. bricks, tiles and ceramics)\n<\/p>\n
Additional rubble sacks (up to 50 litres): \u00a34<\/p>\n
Small load (up to four sacks): \u00a315<\/p>\n
Large load (car boot or trailer equivalent): \u00a330<\/p>\n
\n Plasterboard\n<\/p>\n
Standard sheet (up to 2.4 x 1.2m): \u00a35<\/p>\n
Half sheet or bagged equivalent: \u00a33<\/p>\n
\n Soil and Sub\n<\/p>\n
Per 50-litre bag: \u00a34<\/p>\n
Bulk load (car boot equivalent): \u00a325<\/p>\n
\n Mixed construction waste\n<\/p>\n
Per 50-litre equivalent: \u00a35<\/p>\n
Small mixed load: \u00a320<\/p>\n
Large mixed load: \u00a335<\/p>\n
\n Wood\n<\/p>\n
Large DIY volumes: \u00a310 per load<\/p>\n
\n Payment can be made via debit or credit card on site.\n<\/p>\n
How will the council know if I’ve exceeded my allowance?<\/p>\n
\n Site staff may record visits and registration numbers, assess waste and ask for proof of address to enforce the new rules.\n<\/p>\n
\n Residents disposing of DIY waste should inform staff of their intention, who will then assess the waste.\n<\/p>\n
\n The council said dedicated disposal areas will be provided.\n<\/p>\n
Will the new rules cause further delays?<\/p>\n
\n The County Press has asked the Isle of Wight Council whether it expects further queues and delays at Lynbottom Tip – in response, the council said the existing booking system would remain in place.\n<\/p>\n
Do I need to separate waste types and does my waste have to bagged?<\/p>\n
\n Yes, DIY waste must be bagged so staff can assess it.\n<\/p>\n
\n Residents are encouraged to separate different waste types where possible, and hazardous waste, such as asbestos and plasterboard, must be separated and disposed of separately following the correct process.\n<\/p>\n
If I have three separate types of waste which do not add up to 100 litres, can I dispose of all three bags for free?<\/p>\n
\n The IW Council said ‘statutory DIY entitlement is defined as 100 litres in any combination’ of the listed materials.\n<\/p>\n
If I dispose of less than two 50-litre bags of waste, how does that count towards my quota?<\/p>\n
\n The council said the ‘DIY Entitlement is based on volume and set at two 50 litre sacks per week, rather than number of trips.’\n<\/p>\n
\n The County Press has asked for clarification over whether the four free visits are once weekly or four monthly.\n<\/p>\n
Why has this decision been made?<\/p>\n
\n The decision to introduce the charges was approved as part of the council\u2019s budget in February.\n<\/p>\n
\n The local authority said the charges were not intended to make a profit, but would help cover the cost of providing the service.\n<\/p>\n
Will the new rules lead to more incidents of fly-tipping?<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for the IW Council said: “The council has carefully considered the potential risk of increased fly-tipping as part of the decision-making process.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Evidence from other local authorities that have introduced similar charging arrangements shows mixed results, with many reporting no significant long-term increase in fly-tipping attributable to DIY waste charges.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The council will continue to monitor fly-tipping levels closely after implementation and will work with enforcement teams to investigate and act against incidents where appropriate.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Residents will continue to have access to a free allowance for small quantities of DIY waste, helping to minimise any impact.”\n<\/p>\n
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