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The Rubbish Tip

The Household Waste Recycling Site in St. Philips Avenue (sometimes known as "the tip") is run by Veolia Environmental Services South Downs Ltd.

This company runs the tip on behalf of East Sussex County Council (not Eastbourne Borough Council).

For all enquires about the tip, please contact East Sussex County Council direct. 

The normal opening hours for residential use are:

Monday - Thursday 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Friday   

9:00am - 3:30pm

Saturday & Sunday     

8:00am- 12:00 noon

Bank holidays

CLOSED

Please contact the County Council direct on 0345 60 80 194 if you have any queries.

Asbestos

The 'tip' accepts bonded asbestos.  Please call East Sussex County Council on 0345 60 80 194 in advance if you are taking asbestos to the site.

Restrictions

Please remember:

  • Trade (commercial) waste is not accepted

  • Only six bags of soil or hardcore will be accepted per month.

Vehicle Access

There is no height barrier at The Tip but the following vehicles are not permitted:

  • vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) in excess of 3500kg.
  • commercial vehicles with a Luton, flat bed or tipper body.

Also please note that vehicles towing a trailer with a maximum length of 8 feet are permitted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.  On other days the size limit for trailers is 6 feet in length.