Bournemouth Recycling Centre
Ringwood Road, Longham, Bournemouth, BH11 9LQ
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bournemouth, run by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. You can visit without booking.
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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
Between April and September, the site remains open until 5pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Shorter hours, 9am to 4pm
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Bournemouth Recycling Centre without booking.
You do not need to book a slot for standard cars.
Who can use it?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is for residents of BCP only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or council tax bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bournemouth Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans require a permit to access the site.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis is only accepted at specific locations and incurs a charge.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Business WasteTrade or commercial waste is not permitted.
- Construction Waste
- Flares
- Hypodermic needles
Charges
There is a fee for disposing of asbestos at designated locations.
Site rules
- The site is situated on Ringwood Road and can experience heavy traffic.
Recycling centres near Bournemouth Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Poole Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Somerley Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Christchurch Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Wareham Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Swanage Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Bournemouth Recycling Centre
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ferndown, Wimborne Minster, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Verwood, Highcliffe-on-Sea, Wareham, New Milton, Swanage, Fordingbridge and Blandford Forum.
Questions about Bournemouth Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Bournemouth Recycling Centre?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Bournemouth Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other bank holidays, it opens 9am to 4pm.
What can I take to Bournemouth Recycling Centre?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition, business waste, construction waste, flares and hypodermic needles.
Where is Bournemouth Recycling Centre?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is at Ringwood Road, Longham, Bournemouth, BH11 9LQ.
Who runs Bournemouth Recycling Centre?
Bournemouth Recycling Centre is run by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.