Amersham Recycling Centre
London Road East, Amersham, HP7 9DT
Amersham Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Amersham, run by Buckinghamshire Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Amersham Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors in ordinary cars may arrive without a pre-booked slot.
Who can use it?
Amersham Recycling Centre is for residents of Buckinghamshire only.
- What to bring
- Identification and proof of address.
- If you live elsewhere
- Non-residents may visit by paying an access fee.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Amersham Recycling Centre.
Commercial vehicles and trailers must have an e-permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metal
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- ChemicalsOnly small amounts are allowed.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Business WasteTrade waste is not permitted.
- Dead Animals
- Fireworks
Charges
Fees apply for disposing of soil, rubble, and plasterboard, though a limited free allowance is available.
Site rules
- Automatic number plate recognition cameras are in operation.
Recycling centres near Amersham Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Beaconsfield Household Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Rickmansworth Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Harefield Civic Amenity Site | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Burnham Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Berkhamsted Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Amersham Recycling Centre
Amersham Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Amersham, Chesham, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Rickmansworth, Great Missenden, High Wycombe, Berkhamsted, Watford, Marlow, Wendover and Princes Risborough.
Questions about Amersham Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Amersham Recycling Centre?
Amersham Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Amersham Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Amersham Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Amersham Recycling Centre?
Amersham Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metal, paper, plastics, wood and chemicals. It does not take ammunition, business waste, dead animals and fireworks.
Where is Amersham Recycling Centre?
Amersham Recycling Centre is at London Road East, Amersham, HP7 9DT.
Who runs Amersham Recycling Centre?
Amersham Recycling Centre is run by Buckinghamshire Council.