- Alerts/notices
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Restricted re-opening
You can now book appointments to visit this recycling centre. Please carefully read the information in the booking process.
You must be a Warwickshire or Staffordshire resident to use this service. Please bring proof of residency.
Paint and chemicals are under a different booking process.
Further information on booking disposal of paint and chemicals.
Cars that turn up on the day without a booking will be turned away.
Please do not book a trailer in for a car only space.
As a driver, be aware of and take care around site users most at risk from road traffic such as pedestrians, older adults, disabled people, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Cyclists bringing household waste are welcome and do not need to book. Please be aware of manoeuvring vehicles and take care on site as entrances can be busy.
For a car only booking, click here
There are a limited number of spaces for a visit with a car and small trailer. These appointments are available seven days a week at the six larger sites; Burton Farm, Cherry Orchard, Hunters Lane, Judkins, Lower House Farm and Princes Drive. Trailers must be less than 6’ bed length, single axle and unbraked.
Please do not book a car only space for a car and trailer.
For a trailer only booking, click here
If you try to visit with a trailer without the correct booking, you will be turned away.
- Location
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Lower House Farm recycling centre
Lower House Lane
Baddesley Ensor
Atherstone
CV9 2QAView recycling centres in a larger map
- Opening times
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Opening hours Day Summer opening - 1 April to 30 September Winter opening - 1 October to 31 March Monday 9.30am to 3.15pm 9.30am to 3.15pm Tuesday 9.30am to 3.15pm 9.30am to 3.15pm Wednesday 9.30am to 6.15pm 9.30am to 3.15pm Thursday 9.30am to 3.15pm 9.30am to 3.15pm Friday 9.30am to 3.15pm 9.30am to 3.15pm Saturday 8.30am to 5.45pm 8.30am to 4.15pm Sunday 8.30am to 5.45pm 8.30am to 4.15pm This site is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
- Vehicle restrictions
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Restrictions are in place at Lower House Farm recycling centre for:
- vans
- pick-ups
- trailers
- large 4x4s
Cyclists bringing household waste are welcome and do not need to book. Please be aware of manoeuvring vehicles and take care on site as entrances can be busy.
A 1.95m (6ft 5in) height barrier is in place at this recycling centre, if your vehicle is larger that 1.95m (6ft 5in) please report to staff on arrival.
- Types of waste
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Accepted Restricted Not accepted Batteries Asbestos Ammunition/explosives Car batteries Chemicals Clinical waste Cardboard Fluorescent tubes Fireworks Carpet Gas bottles Medicines Cartons Hardcore, rubble and soil Clothes Hazardous/restricted waste Cooking oil Paint Electrical goods Plasterboard Foil, food tins and drink cans Soil Fridges and freezers Tyres Furniture Used engine oil Garden waste Glass Household waste Mattresses Mobile phones Paper Plastic (mixed) Scrap metal Shoes Telephone directories TVs and monitors Wood and timber - Commercial and chargeable household waste
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This service is available during the opening hours of the site, seven days a week.
Commercial materials accepted are:
- garden waste
- non-recyclable waste
- wood / timber / chipboard
- soil / rubble
- plasterboard / gypsum
- tyres
- gas bottles
Find out more about commercial waste.
- Commercial vehicles accepted at this site
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If you are planning to bring commercial or chargeable waste to the site, please check the table below for the size of vehicle accepted.
Household waste is chargeable in any vehicle that is not a car such as:
- vans
- pick-ups
- large trailers
- large 4x4s
Vehicle type Accepted? Car Yes - chargeable Estate car/car derived van (eg Astra van, Fiesta van etc) Yes - chargeable Small van or pick up (eg VW Caddy, Vauxhall Combo, Ford Connect etc) Yes - chargeable Twin cab pick-up / large 4×4 Yes - chargeable Trailers up to 1.83m (6ft) in length Yes - chargeable Transit vans or larger No Trailers over 1.83m (6ft) in length No We provide a 'pay-as-you-throw' scheme at Lower House Farm Recycling Centre.
Commercial recycling permits and pre-paid commercial sacks operate at this site.
More information on pay-as-you-throw, commercial recycling permits and pre-paid commercial sacks.
- Reuse shops
- Pedestrian access
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For safety reasons pedestrian access is not permitted.
We may be able to make arrangements if you do not have access to a vehicle, please call us on 01926 412593.
We require 48 hours notice.
- Disabled access
- Site safety
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- Please wear suitable clothing (no open toe footwear)
- Use gloves when handling sharp/heavy items
- Place all items in the correct containers
- Co-operate with staff and ask for advice if needed
- Black bags may be opened by staff. You may be asked to sort and recycle mixed bags of rubbish
- Keep all children and animals inside your vehicle
- Observe the 5 mph speed limit
- Be courteous to staff and other customers
- Comply with all policies such as vehicle and DIY waste restrictions
- All commercial and chargeable household waste must be paid for
- Park in marked bays only or as directed by staff
- Move around on site with caution, do not be distracted by handheld devices such as phones or cameras
- Wheeled bins are not permitted on site
- As a driver, be aware of and take care around site users most at risk from road traffic such as pedestrians, older adults, disabled people, cyclists and motorcyclists
- Body worn video cameras
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To enhance the user experience of site visitors, some staff may be wearing a body worn video cameras. Constant recording by this means is not used. Staff will inform site users if recording has taken place.
- Documents and downloads
- Contact us