Raynesway Tip Derby — Booking, Opening Times & Rules
Raynesway is Derby's main household recycling centre, run by Derby City Council, and it works differently from the county tips. Most days you have to book, there's a limit on how often you can go, and there's a reuse shop on site. Here's how it all works.
Raynesway at a glance
| Address | Raynesway Park Drive, Raynesway, Derby, DE21 7BA |
| Run by | Derby City Council |
| Who can use it | Derby and Derbyshire residents in a private vehicle. Proof of address may be needed |
| Booking | Required Monday to Saturday. Sundays: no booking needed |
| Visit limit | 12 visits per household per year (January to December) |
| Booking by phone | Derby Direct, 0333 200 6981 |
Raynesway opening times
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday to Friday | 12 noon to 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am to 6pm |
| Sunday | 8am to 6pm (no booking needed) |
Last entry is 10 minutes before closing. Raynesway is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Note that from Tuesday to Friday it only opens in the afternoon, so check the day before you set off.
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Monday to Saturday, every visit must be booked in advance, or you'll be turned away. You can book online through the council's MiPermit system or by calling Derby Direct, and you should bring your booking confirmation. You must arrive in the vehicle you booked with.
On Sundays you can just turn up, but expect queues. The council says the busiest time is 10.30am to 4pm, so go earlier or later if you can.
Each household gets 12 visits a year, and the count resets on 1 January. Unused visits don't roll over, and if you book more than one visit in a day, each one counts. If you're clearing a whole house, that limit can run out fast.
Vehicles
- Cars, small vans and pick-ups under 3.5 tonnes are allowed.
- Trailers must be domestic-type and under 2 metres long.
- Vehicles over 2 metres tall or with commercial branding may be refused.
- You can't walk in, but cyclists can visit without booking.
What Raynesway takes, and the limits
Raynesway accepts most household waste and recycling, including furniture, mattresses, electricals, garden waste and paint. Some things are limited:
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Fridges and freezers | One per visit, because of a national shortage of fridge recycling capacity |
| Rubble, concrete, soil or turf | Up to 100kg per visit (about four 25kg sacks) |
| Plus one of these per visit | 1 to 2 bathroom items, or 1 to 2 windows or doors, or a small amount of plasterboard (no whole sheets), or a small amount of wood (no more than 2 damaged fence panels), or carpet from one room |
| Asbestos (bonded, from minor repairs) | Up to 3 sheets per year. Tell staff when you arrive |
| Pet litter | 2 bags |
It won't accept business or trade waste (including waste left by a tradesperson working at your home), sheds, fencing or decking being taken down, kitchen units, fitted wardrobes or whole bathroom suites, branded gas bottles like Calor, or amounts that look too big to come from one household.
Reuse Raynesway shop
There's a reuse shop on site, run by HW Martin for the council, selling donated furniture, tools, toys, books and electricals. Since 30 March 2026 it's been open Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. You don't need to book just to browse or buy: tell staff at the gate you're going to the shop. To donate items or drop off waste, you still need a booked slot (except on Sundays).
The council bulky waste collection
If you can't get to Raynesway, Derby City Council will collect bulky items from outside your home. It costs £38.85 for up to three items, £45.69 for four, £51.95 for five or £57.29 for six, and fridges or freezers are £20 each. Items must be out by 6.30am on collection day, and the council can't give you an exact time. If you can't get items outside, the council will quote to collect from inside your home.
When to use a collection instead
Raynesway needs booking most days, opens only in the afternoon from Tuesday to Friday, and limits you to 12 visits a year. For a full house or garage clearance, or if you don't have a car, a licensed collection is usually quicker. Remember: anyone you pay to take your waste can't take it to Raynesway, so make sure they're a licensed waste carrier.
Frequently asked questions
Monday and Saturday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 6pm, and Sunday 8am to 6pm. Last entry is 10 minutes before closing.
Yes, Monday to Saturday. Sundays are open 8am to 6pm with no booking needed.
Each household can visit up to 12 times a year.
Yes, small vans and pick-ups under 3.5 tonnes are allowed, but vehicles over 2 metres tall or with commercial branding may be refused. Trade waste isn't allowed.
Yes. The site is open to Derby and Derbyshire residents using a private vehicle.
Call Derby Direct on 0333 200 6981.
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