The following systems will be unavailable from 5.00pm on Wednesday 9 April until 7.30am on Thursday 10 April: our online Council Tax, business rates and housing benefit system, and our welfare assistance form. Our online forms will be unavailable between 8.00pm and 10.00pm on Thursday 10 April for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

A to Z

On our A to Z you will find an alphabetical list of the services and information we offer, as well as some information about key partner organisations. Please click on the letters below to see what options are available.

Recycling centres (tips)

Your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) or tip, is the place to recycle and dispose of household waste. You can only use these facilities if you live in the Durham County Council area.

Recycling centres disposal and permits information

Find out what you can recycle, size restrictions and how to apply for a permit.

Reusing furniture and household items

If you're getting new furniture, or have unwanted furniture which you want to get rid of, contact one of the county's furniture reuse schemes. They will collect and make use of your old items.

Road safety

We provide a range of road safety education and training.

Roads and pavements

Roads and pavement information including roadworks, improvements schemes, gritting and maintenance, potholes, street lighting, road safety and MOT testing.