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Restricted re-opening
Due to essential maintenance, this recycling centre will be closed on Monday 12th December.
The reuse shop will be closed from Monday 12th to Friday 16th December.
Alternative facilities can be found at: Burton Farm in Stratford, Princes Drive in Leamington and Shipston.
You can now book appointments to visit this recycling centre which will be open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays only. Please carefully read the information in the booking process.
You must be a Warwickshire resident to use this service. Please bring proof of residency.
This site currently has limited availability. If you are unable to book a time slot, check again tomorrow.
Cars that turn up on the day without a booking will be turned away.
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
Cars with trailers are not permitted to visit this site, even with a booking. If you try to visit with a trailer, even if you have an appointment for a car, you will be turned away.
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
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- Location
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Wellesbourne recycling centre
Loxley Road
Wellesbourne
CV35 9QZView 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 Closed Closed Wednesday Closed Closed Thursday Closed Closed Friday Closed Closed 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 all bank holidays.
- Vehicle restrictions
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Restrictions are in place at Wellesbourne 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.
- Types of waste
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Accepted Restricted Not accepted Batteries Fluorescent tubes Ammunition/explosives Car batteries Hardcore, rubble and soil Asbestos Cardboard Hazardous/restricted waste Chemicals Carpet Soil Clinical waste Cartons Fireworks Clothes Fridges and freezers Wood and timber Gas bottles Electrical goods Medicines Foil, food tins and drink cans Paint Furniture Plasterboard Garden waste Tyres Glass Used engine oil Household waste Cooking oil Mattresses Mobile phones Paper Plastic (mixed) Scrap metal Shoes Telephone directories TVs and monitors - Commercial and chargeable household waste
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Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, commercial and chargeable household waste is not currently accepted at this site.
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
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) length No We provide a 'pay-as-you-throw' scheme at Wellesbourne Recycling Centre.
Commercial recycling permits and pre-paid commercial sacks operate at this site.
- 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
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