- Alerts/notices
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Notice of Roadworks
Please take note that there will be roadworks near the entrance to the Judkins HWRC from Monday 12th May for up to 2 weeks. There will be traffic lights and traffic contraflow which could add time to your journey, so please allow extra time to get to your appointment at the recycling centre.
- Booking information
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Vans are not permitted unless eligible for a voucher. If a voucher is not presented a charge will be made. Business waste is chargable.
Cyclists bringing household waste are welcome and do not need to book.
On the Eventbrite booking system, to view additional times, click on 'More options' then click on any of the three visible times. You can then use the right arrow key to scroll across to later times.
Car or car and trailer bookings
- Recycling centre booking FAQs
- Make full use of your kerbside collections
- Location
- Opening times
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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 Judkins recycling centre for:
- vans
- pick-ups
- trailers
- large 4x4s
Find out more about vehicle restrictions and vouchers.
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.
Please report to the meet and greet member of staff on arrival.
- Types of waste
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Accepted Restricted Not accepted Batteries Asbestos Ammunition/explosives Car batteries Fluorescent tubes Cartons Cardboard Gas bottles Chemicals Carpet Hardcore, rubble Hand soil Clinical waste Clothes Hazardous/restricted waste Tyres Cooking oil Plasterboard Fireworks Electrical goods Used engine oil Medicines Foil, food tins and drink cans Paint Fridges and freezers Garden waste Glass Household waste Mattresses Mobile phones Paper Plastic bottles Scrap metal Shoes Telephone directories TVs and monitors Vapes Wood and timber You can now vacuum your vehicle when visiting Judkins Recycling Centre for a small fee.
- Commercial and chargeable household waste
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This service is available during the opening hours of the site, from Monday to Friday only.
Commercial materials accepted are:
- garden waste
- non-recyclable waste
- wood / timber / chipboard
- soil / rubble
- plasterboard / gypsum
- electrical items
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.
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 Judkins Recycling Centre.
Please note commercial recycling permits and pre-paid commercial sacks are not accepted at this site.
- Reuse shops
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Pre-booking is not required to visit the Mary Ann Evans Hospice shop at Judkins.
All proceeds from the sale of items from the shop go directly to the charity.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Contact us
Essential maintenance
Some of our online forms will be unavailable from 5:30pm on Monday 12th May. The system will be back online by 9am on Thursday 15th May. We apologise for any inconvenience.