There are recycling centres all over the region, but the opening times vary across all of them, which can be a massive pain. For example, it can vary from tip to tip, so we lay out the rules for rubble too. Tip opening times in North TynesideWallsend Road NE29 7SH: Monday to Sunday: 8am to 8pmYou can dispose of some types of DIY waste, but there will be a cost associated. Tip opening times in NorthumberlandAll Northumberland tips close at 6pm from November 1 to March 31. You can bring a maximum of 6 rubble bags and any amount of other DIY waste with no associated charge.

Source: The Times March 23, 2025 01:05 UTC