Burslem tip, Stoke-on-Trent
Burslem is one of Stoke-on-Trent's two household waste recycling centres, checked against Stoke-on-Trent City Council pages on 27 October 2026.
- Federation Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4HU
- Handy for Burslem, Tunstall, Smallthorne, Norton, Chell and Hanley
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- The only Stoke tip that takes asbestos: cement-bonded, from homes, up to two sealed, double-bagged 25kg bags once every six months
- No mattresses here. Take them to Hanford
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Where Burslem tip is
Federation Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4HU. It's handy for homes in the north of the city, including Burslem, Tunstall, Smallthorne, Norton, Chell and Hanley. The city's other tip is Hanford (ST4 4DX).
Burslem opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Thursday and Sunday | 9am to 4pm |
| Bank holidays | 9am to 4pm |
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing.
Good to know about Burslem
- The only Stoke tip that takes asbestos: cement-bonded, from homes, up to two sealed, double-bagged 25kg bags once every six months
- No mattresses here. Take them to Hanford
- Closes at 4pm on Thursdays (Hanford stays open later)
Rules
Bring proof of a Stoke-on-Trent address. Small amounts of DIY waste are free, then rubble is £3.15 a bag and plasterboard £4.15 (full charges). No tyres or trade waste. From 2 November, vans and trailers need a free permit and a booking. Full details: Stoke-on-Trent tips guide.
Can't use Burslem? A licensed company can collect instead: rubbish removal, builders' waste or house clearance.