Brighton Recycling Centre
Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PA
Brighton Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Brighton, run by Brighton and Hove City Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- 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
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Brighton Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving in standard cars do not need to reserve a time slot.
Who can use it?
Brighton Recycling Centre is for residents of Brighton and Hove only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes. Vans can use Brighton Recycling Centre.
Vans are permitted to enter, though you must provide identification and your vehicle might be inspected.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- PlasterboardCharges apply.
- RubbleCharges apply.
- SoilCharges apply.
What it does not take
- Building Waste
- Fireworks
- Gas Cylinders
- Japanese knotweed
- Petrol & Diesel
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Charges
Fees are charged for disposing of soil, rubble, and plasterboard.
Site rules
- Visitors must undergo a strict identification check.
- Pedestrians are not allowed on site.
- Bonded asbestos is accepted if placed in the designated container.
Recycling centres near Brighton Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:30pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 1:30pm |
| Lewes Household Waste Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Shoreham Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Wed to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Newhaven Household Waste Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Burgess Hill Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed and Fri to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Thu |
| Seaford Household Waste Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Fri to Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Mon to Thu |
Towns near Brighton Recycling Centre
Brighton Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Brighton, Hove, Portslade by Sea, Peacehaven, Lewes, Southwick, Newhaven, Shoreham-by-Sea, Burgess Hill, Seaford and Worthing.
Questions about Brighton Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Brighton Recycling Centre?
Brighton Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm.
Is Brighton Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Brighton Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Brighton Recycling Centre?
Brighton Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood, plasterboard, rubble and soil. It does not take building waste, fireworks, gas cylinders, Japanese knotweed, petrol & diesel, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Brighton Recycling Centre?
Brighton Recycling Centre is at Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PA.
Who runs Brighton Recycling Centre?
Brighton Recycling Centre is run by Brighton and Hove City Council.