Apply for a waste e-permit
Service update
We are temporarily limiting the number of fridges and freezers accepted at the HWRCs, because a fire at a national recycling facility has reduced disposal capacity.
Only one domestic unit can be brought per visit to the recycling centre and I.D will be checked to ensure it has come from a North Northamptonshire residence.
If you have more than one fridge or freezer to dispose of, you are advised to use a licensed waste disposal company until normal service resumes. The council apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience.
If you use a car towing a trailer or a commercial type vehicle, you will need an e-permit to access our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
There is no charge to apply for an e-permit.
This scheme:
- applies to residents taking their household waste to HWRCs in North Northamptonshire
- limits commercial-type vehicles and trailers to 6 visits over a 12-month period
Trade waste is not permitted under this scheme.
Only one permit will be granted per household and per nominated vehicle registration number. If a household has more than one commercial-type vehicle they will have to decide which vehicle they apply for a permit for. It is not permissible to apply for a permit for multiple commercial-type vehicles from the same address or for the same vehicle registration to be issued with a permit from multiple addresses.
Vehicles
Allowed on site without a permit:
- cars
- estate cars or people carriers
- 4x4s without pick-up
- campervans or minibuses with rear seats and fittings (used for passenger transport)
Allowed on site with a permit:
- cars towing trailers under 1.8m in length
- pick-ups and crew cabs under 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- vans under 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- campervans and minibuses with rear seats and fittings removed
- horseboxes under 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- any medium vehicle towing trailers under 1.8m in length
Not allowed on site:
- vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- pick-ups over 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- vans over 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight
- trailers over 1.8m in length
If you're unsure if scheme applies, because you have a bespoke vehicle or your vehicle has been adapted for a disability, email [email protected].
New vehicles with existing permits
If you have a new vehicle which has previously been registered for a permit, you will receive a message informing you that this vehicle is already registered.
You need to email [email protected], including the vehicle registration. You may be asked to provide further information (e.g. proof of ownership).
Hire vehicles
Hire vehicles need an e-permit. Select the hire option - these permits are only valid for 3 days from the date of application.
If a commercial-type vehicle or trailer is borrowed from a friend, family member or neighbour, a valid e-permit is still needed.
Moving house
If you have recently moved house and you already have an e-permit, then please use the 'edit' option on the e-permit application system.
If the previous residents had a permit and this has not ended, please email [email protected]. You may be asked to provide further information (e.g. proof of address).
Your vehicle will be recognised by the e-permit application system, so you will not be able to re-apply with the same vehicle at your new address.
Apply, renew or change
Read our terms and conditions before applying.
When your permit is due to expire (12 months from the date of application) you will be sent a reminder email for you to go online and renew. The e-permit will not renew automatically.
Using your e-permit
If approved, we'll issue a permit straight away with a unique permit number for your vehicle registration number and address. You can use it immediately.
Your vehicle registration will be scanned by the site staff using a handheld device on arrival and you will be allowed to dispose of your waste.
You have up to 6 visits per year - we will email you confirming how many you have left every time you visit.
Once 6 are used, you can't access our HWRCs in your van or trailer until the 12-month period has passed and you can renew.
As part of the application process you are asked to provide some personal data, the information provided will only be processed for the purpose of providing you with a permit. Your details will be kept on file for 15 months from the date of application. For full details of how we process personal data please see our full privacy notice.
You can request to remove your personal data, we will delete your name and email address, but we will retain your vehicle registration and address on file until 15 months from the date of your application to prevent permit fraud.
Last updated 29 October 2026