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Ironman event - service disruption

Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use alternative sites or visit another day.

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Discounts and exemptions

Council Tax discount for empty properties and annexes

The level of discount for properties that are unoccupied and empty, second homes and annexes.

Disabled band reduction application

If you, or someone who lives with you, needs an extra room due to a disability you may be entitled to a reduced council tax bill.

Disregarded persons for Council Tax

Certain people can be disregarded for Council Tax purposes. If you're disregarded then you may get a discount on your Council Tax bill.

Property exemptions

The different classes of property exemptions available and the criteria your property needs to meet to be eligible.

Single person discount

When there is only one person over the age of 18 in a property, a 25% Council Tax discount can be applied.

Council Tax Support

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