Dispose of DIY waste near Shotton Colliery

No place in Shotton Colliery itself lists DIY waste and building materials. The nearest is Horden Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip), 3.3 miles from the centre of Shotton Colliery. Some tips make you pay for DIY waste, so check the tip before you load the car.

Council collection in Shotton Colliery

Durham County Council collects DIY waste and building materials from homes as part of its large items collection.

Price: £24 for up to 6 small items or up to 3 large or DIY items, extra items £3 (small) or £6 (large). Boilers and water tanks £34. Checked 3 October 2026.

• Book a large items collection on Durham County Council's website

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Places from HW Martin Waste Limited's website and OpenWasteMap. Site details checked 15 October 2026.

Nearest places

DIY waste and building materials in nearby areas

• DIY waste and building materials in Peterlee
• DIY waste and building materials in Horden
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• DIY waste and building materials in Spennymoor
• DIY waste and building materials in Sunderland

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