Blandford Recycling Centre
Blandford Heights Industrial Estate, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EG
Blandford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Blandford Forum, run by Dorset Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 5pm
- Friday
- 10am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 5pm
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Blandford Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Dorset Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot before arriving.
Who can use it?
Blandford Recycling Centre is for residents of Dorset only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Blandford Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Dorset Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A permit is necessary for vans and trailers.
What you can take
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Furniture
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Timber
Taken with limits
- Hazardous ChemicalsThese require a special collection service.
What it does not take
- Gas Bottles (Specific types)
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Charges
You must book a slot if you are bringing DIY waste.
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop available on the premises.
- The site is situated inside an industrial estate.
- Staff perform rigorous residency checks at the entrance.
Recycling centres near Blandford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Shaftesbury Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Poole Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Wareham Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Bournemouth Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Somerley Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Blandford Recycling Centre
Blandford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Blandford Forum, Sturminster Newton, Wimborne Minster, Shaftesbury, Stalbridge, Verwood, Ferndown, Wareham, Gillingham, Dorset and Mere.
Questions about Blandford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Blandford Recycling Centre?
Blandford Recycling Centre is open every day, 10am to 5pm.
Is Blandford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Blandford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Blandford Recycling Centre?
Blandford Recycling Centre takes cardboard, electricals, engine oil, furniture, glass, green waste, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, timber and hazardous chemicals. It does not take gas bottles (Specific types) and trade waste.
Where is Blandford Recycling Centre?
Blandford Recycling Centre is at Blandford Heights Industrial Estate, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EG.
Who runs Blandford Recycling Centre?
Blandford Recycling Centre is run by Dorset Council.