Apply for a van or trailer permit

Apply online for a free permit to use a van or trailer at the household waste recycling centres.

Warning

A van or trailer permit allows you to use a registered vehicle to dispose of your household waste only

You must be a resident of Oxfordshire to apply for a van or trailer permit.

Do you need a permit?

Most vehicles do not need a permit to bring household waste to a waste and recycling centre. Check if you need a permit for your vehicle or trailer before you apply. 

What you'll need to apply

You need an email address to apply for a permit. If your application is successful, we will email you your permit.

Read the terms and conditions and the van and trailer permit scheme policy before completing the application form.

Apply for a permit

Your vehicle details

During the permit application process, we check the DVLA for details about your vehicle, including:

  • vehicle classification (commercial-type or non-commercial)
  • vehicle weight
  • tax status
  • vehicle make

Then, we will ask questions about your vehicle based on the results.

Business addresses

If you live at an address that is a registered business premises, you must provide your current year's council tax bill as proof that you live there. You can upload an image of the document to the form.