Bolsover Tip (Buttermilk Lane Recycling Centre): Opening Times, Rules and What You Can Take
Bolsover tip at a glance
- Address: Buttermilk Lane, Bolsover, S44 6AE
- Open: 9.30am to 5pm every day. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
- Who can use it: Derbyshire residents with a registered vehicle. Vans need a permit every visit.
- Re-use shop: on site, open the same hours as the tip.
- Too much for the car? Get free collection quotes.
Bolsover Household Waste Recycling Centre on Buttermilk Lane is the county tip for Bolsover, Clowne, Shirebrook, Barlborough, Whitwell and the villages around them. It's free for Derbyshire households, but you have to register your vehicle first, and vans need a permit every time. Here's everything you need to know before you load the car.
Bolsover tip opening times
| Every day | 9.30am to 5pm |
| Closed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day |
| Address | Buttermilk Lane, Bolsover, S44 6AE |
| Run by | Derbyshire County Council |
The council says the site can close for short spells during the day while skips are compacted. It also asks people not to queue before opening, and to avoid weekends between 10am and 4pm if they can, as that's the busiest time.
The re-use shop
Bolsover has a re-use shop on site, open the same hours as the tip, 9.30am to 5pm. It sells good-quality items handed in at the tip, and you can pay by cash or card. Age-restricted items like knives need photo ID. The shop can't take or sell electrical goods, child car seats, safety helmets, broken toys, cosmetics, or upholstered furniture without its fire-safety label.
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Get free quotes →Before you go: register your vehicle
Bolsover tip is a Derbyshire County Council site, so the county rules apply. Number plate cameras check every vehicle on the way in.
- Cars and pick-ups: register online with Derbyshire County Council before your first visit. You can register up to 2, and each registration lasts 7 years. If you registered before 9 November 2024, you need to register again.
- Vans up to 3.5 tonnes: you need a temporary permit for every visit. It's valid on the day you get it and the next day, so only apply once you know when you're going.
- Trailers: allowed with a load area up to 2 metres long, not counting the tow bar.
- Proof of address: bring a driving licence or a utility bill, as you may be asked for one.
What you can and can't take
The tip takes most household waste you've produced yourself: general rubbish, garden waste, furniture, mattresses, wood, metal, cardboard, glass, textiles and electrical items. There are limits on DIY waste:
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Rubble, concrete, soil and turf | About 50kg (2 × 25kg sacks) per visit per week |
| Plasterboard | About 50kg per visit per week, no whole sheets |
| Window frames or doors | 2 from a DIY project |
| Tyres | Up to 4 from a home vehicle, £4 each |
| Asbestos | Up to 2 sheets, £6 each, card only, wrapped and sealed |
| Carpet | One room |
Not accepted: trade or business waste, waste a builder has left with you, sheds, fencing and decking being taken down, fitted kitchens and whole bathroom suites, tree trunks and branches thicker than 150mm, Japanese knotweed, gas bottles and artificial grass. See our guide to every Derbyshire tip for the full rules.
Paid someone to take it? They can't use the tip
Once you pay someone to take your waste, it becomes their trade waste, and council tips won't accept it. A "man with a van" who says he'll drop it at the tip is a warning sign. Check anyone you pay on the Environment Agency register first.
Bolsover District Council bulky collection
Can't get it to the tip? If you live in Bolsover district, the council will collect bulky items from outside your home. These are some of the cheapest prices in Derbyshire:
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| General bulky items | £10 for 1–3, £15 for 4–6, £20 for 7–9 |
| Electrical items, including fridges | £10 for 1, £15 for 2, £20 for 3, £25 for 4, £30 for 5 |
| 10 or more items, or very large items | By quote, minimum £30 |
Book online through the council's self-service portal or call 01246 242424. Items must be left at the front of your property, inside the boundary and close to the kerb. Crews won't come inside. American-style fridge freezers may cost extra.
When the tip isn't the answer
| Your situation | Better option |
|---|---|
| A whole house, loft or garage to empty | House clearance |
| No van, or items too heavy to lift | Rubbish removal |
| Renovation rubble over the DIY limit | Builders' waste or skip hire |
| Sheds, fencing or a big garden clear-out | Garden waste removal |
| Business or trade waste | Commercial waste |
Get it collected instead
Too much for the car, no van permit, or items the tip won't take? Fill in the form or call 07348 454816. We pass your details to up to 3 licensed local companies and they quote you. Free, with no obligation.
Other tips near Bolsover
Your registration works at every Derbyshire County Council tip. The nearest alternative is Stonegravels in Chesterfield on Sheffield Road. If you live in Chesterfield itself, see our Chesterfield waste removal page.
Frequently asked questions
Bolsover tip on Buttermilk Lane is open 9.30am to 5pm every day, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Buttermilk Lane, Bolsover, S44 6AE. It's run by Derbyshire County Council.
Yes. Register your car or pick-up online with Derbyshire County Council before you go. Vans up to 3.5 tonnes need a temporary permit for every visit.
Yes. Bolsover has a re-use shop selling items handed in at the tip. It's open the same hours as the tip, 9.30am to 5pm, and takes cash or card.
Bolsover District Council charges £10 for 1 to 3 bulky items, £15 for 4 to 6 and £20 for 7 to 9. Electrical items, including fridges, are £10 for one item up to £30 for five.
Only small amounts from your own DIY: about 50kg of rubble, soil or turf per visit per week. Waste from a builder or tradesperson isn't accepted.
This is an independent guide, not run by or affiliated with Derbyshire County Council. Details were checked on 26 October 2026 and can change, so check the council site before a big trip: Derbyshire recycling centres, Bolsover recycling centre and Bolsover bulky collections.