Phoneline and system maintenance

Our phonelines and systems for Council Tax, Housing and Council Tax benefit and Business Rates will be unavailable 8am-10am on Friday 24 May due to essential maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Council Tax information →

Find a recycling centre or rubbish tip

If you have extra recycling or rubbish that won't fit in your bins, you can take it to our Household Recycling Centre ('the tip') at Shidas Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BP.

Sandwell residents can also dispose of the following items:

  • car batteries, engine oil, household batteries and electrical items
  • energy saving lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • rubble and soils - 8 bags  or 200Kg maximum per month
  • fridges, freezers and furniture
  • scrap metal, timber and glass.

Opening times

The centre is open every day of the year, including Bank Holidays (except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).

Tip opening times
Season Dates Monday to Friday Weekends
 Summer 1 March to 31 October  8am to 8pm  7am to 6pm
 Winter 1 November to 28 February  8am to 6pm  8am to 4pm

Trade or business waste

We do not accept any trade or business waste.

Landlords and other businesses are strictly prohibited from using the centre and all waste deposited at the site is monitored.

See trade waste collections for further details.

Vans, larger vehicles and trailers

Residents driving vans or towing trailers will need to make an appointment by calling 0121 511 1505 - the line is open 9am - 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.

Please call early in the week to make a weekend appointment.

Vans and cars with trailers booked in must be on site before 7pm week days and 4.30pm weekends, after these times you will not be able to use the site.

Find a recycling bank

There are many recycling banks sites across Sandwell which give residents the opportunity to recycle their unwanted items using these banks or alongside their kerbside collection service. You can recycle cans, glass, paper and textiles in the banks.