Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre
Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5RG
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bishop's Stortford, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am to 4pm
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 Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre without booking.
No appointment is necessary, although residents will shortly be asked to obtain a digital E-pass for entry.
Who can use it?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- You must show evidence of your home address, for example a council tax document, utility statement, or a driving licence.
- If you live elsewhere
- People living in Essex may visit if they have an out-of-county permit.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A free permit is mandatory for those arriving in a trailer or van.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis is only taken at certain other locations.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Trade and business waste are strictly forbidden.
Recycling centres near Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Great Dunmow Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Saffron Walden Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Ware Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Hoddesdon Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Braintree Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bishop's Stortford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Sawbridgeworth, Great Dunmow, Harlow, Buntingford and Saffron Walden.
Questions about Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, commercial waste and trade waste.
Where is Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is at Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5RG.
Who runs Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre?
Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.