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Opening times What you can bring How busy is it? Queue cam How to get here Safety, privacy and assistance #WorthSaving Follow 4 easy steps to reduce the amount of edible food you waste.#WorthSaving - Save food, save money.
Opening hours Opening hours Monday 10am – 6pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10am – 6pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 10am – 6pm
We're open on all bank holidays except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Bring proof of address when you visit. You can visit this recycling centre if you pay your Council Tax to Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex or Central Bedfordshire councils. Please bring proof of address (e.g. driving licence, Council Tax bill, Hertfordshire bus pass or a utility bill). We stop letting in new visitors shortly before closing. How busy is the recycling centre right now?
Bringing a van or trailer? You'll need a van permit. Business waste? We don't accept it. Find out where to take commercial waste. DIY or home improvement waste? We only accept a limited amount - check our restrictions or you may be turned away.
What bins are Available Wood Mixed recycling Hardcore and rubble Scrap metal Rigid plastics Garden waste Glass bottles and jars Paper Plasterboard Cardboard Fridges / Freezers Non-recyclables / Rubbish Textiles Household batteries Large domestic appliances Last updated: 02/10/2023 10:03am For a full list of what you can and can't recycle Search our A-Z list.
Too good to throw away? You can donate unwanted items at any of our recycling centres or pick up a bargain at one of our purpose-built reuse shops. More about reuse shops
Tips to avoid the queues Try to avoid school and bank holidays. Pre-sort your waste to save time when you get here. Try using other recycling points.
Safety Our guidance for visitors explains what you can expect from our centres and staff, and what we expect from you. Please stay safe and treat our staff with respect. Aggression towards our staff could lead to prosecution. Privacy CCTV, number plate recognition and body worn video cameras – why we have them and what we do with the data. Assistance If you have a disability that makes it difficult to climb steps, do ask our site staff for help.
Safety Our guidance for visitors explains what you can expect from our centres and staff, and what we expect from you. Please stay safe and treat our staff with respect. Aggression towards our staff could lead to prosecution. Privacy CCTV, number plate recognition and body worn video cameras – why we have them and what we do with the data. Assistance If you have a disability that makes it difficult to climb steps, do ask our site staff for help.
