Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre
Vauxhall Road, Canterbury, CT1 1HD
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Canterbury, run by Kent County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Sunday
- 9am 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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Kent County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot online before arriving.
Who can use it?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is for residents of Kent only.
- What to bring
- Booking reference and proof of address.
- If you live elsewhere
- Non-residents may access the site by paying a £10 fee with a card.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre.
All vehicles must book a slot in advance.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Charges
Non-residents must pay a £10 fee by card for each visit.
Recycling centres near Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Faversham Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Richborough Household Waste Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Dover Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Margate Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Deal Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Fordwich, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham, Birchington, Sandwich, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Deal, Ramsgate, Ashford, Kent, Dover, Broadstairs, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent.
Questions about Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Is Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, glass, green waste, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Vauxhall Road, Canterbury, CT1 1HD.
Who runs Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre is run by Kent County Council.