Borehamwood Recycling Centre
Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JR
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Borehamwood, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9am to 4:30pm
- Friday
- 9am to 4:30pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4:30pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4:30pm
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 Borehamwood Recycling Centre without booking.
You do not need to book a slot. Residents will soon be required to sign up for a digital E-pass to gain entry.
Who can use it?
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- You must provide evidence of where you live, such as a council tax statement, utility bill, or a photo card for driving.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Borehamwood Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a free permit, which you must request beforehand through the council's online portal.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis material is only accepted at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Business WasteWaste from commercial activities is not permitted here.
- Commercial WasteThis site does not accept waste generated by commercial operations.
- Trade WasteThis type of refuse is strictly forbidden.
Site rules
- The facility might shut early if bins become full or during times of heavy traffic.
Recycling centres near Borehamwood Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Harrow Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Summers Lane Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Watford Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Barrowell Green Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Tue to Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Mon |
| Western Road Recycling Centre, London | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 8:45am to 4:15pm |
Towns near Borehamwood Recycling Centre
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Borehamwood, Chipping Barnet, Edgware, Bushey, Potters Bar, Watford, Harrow and St Albans.
Questions about Borehamwood Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Borehamwood Recycling Centre?
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 4:30pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Borehamwood Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Borehamwood Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Borehamwood Recycling Centre?
Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood Recycling Centre?
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is at Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JR.
Who runs Borehamwood Recycling Centre?
Borehamwood Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.