Ampthill Recycling Centre
Abbey Lane, Ampthill, MK45 2SA
Ampthill Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ampthill, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Ampthill Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Central Bedfordshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot in advance of their arrival.
Who can use it?
Ampthill Recycling Centre is for residents of the Central Bedfordshire Council area only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Ampthill Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Central Bedfordshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
You must obtain a permit if you are using a van or trailer.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Cylinders
- Liquid Chemicals
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Ampthill Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Way Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Barkers Lane Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Newport Pagnell Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 7am to 7pm |
| Biggleswade Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Ampthill Recycling Centre
Ampthill Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ampthill, Flitwick, Shefford, Kempston, Woburn Sands, Bedford, Houghton Regis, Arlesey, Fenny Stratford, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Linslade, Stotfold, Newport Pagnell, Sandy, Letchworth and Milton Keynes.
Questions about Ampthill Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ampthill Recycling Centre?
Ampthill Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Ampthill Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ampthill Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm. On New Year's Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Ampthill Recycling Centre?
Ampthill Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take clinical waste, gas cylinders, liquid chemicals, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Ampthill Recycling Centre?
Ampthill Recycling Centre is at Abbey Lane, Ampthill, MK45 2SA.
Who runs Ampthill Recycling Centre?
Ampthill Recycling Centre is run by Central Bedfordshire Council.