Christchurch Recycling Centre
Wilverley Road, Christchurch, BH23 3RU
Christchurch Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Christchurch, 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
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 Christchurch Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving in standard cars are exempt from scheduling an appointment.
Who can use it?
Christchurch Recycling Centre is for residents of BCP only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Christchurch Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans must have a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at specific locations and incurs a charge.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Business WasteCommercial waste is prohibited.
- Clinical WasteThis facility does not take clinical waste.
- Construction WasteBuilding and construction materials are not accepted.
- Flares
- Hypodermic needlesSharps are not permitted here.
- Vehicle PartsVehicle components are not taken.
Site rules
- This location is smaller than the Nuffield or Millhams sites.
Recycling centres near Christchurch Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Efford Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Somerley Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Poole Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Wimborne Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Afton Marsh Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Tue to Fri |
Towns near Christchurch Recycling Centre
Christchurch Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Christchurch, Highcliffe-on-Sea, New Milton, Bournemouth, Ferndown, Ringwood, Lymington, Poole, Yarmouth, Verwood, Swanage and Fordingbridge.
Questions about Christchurch Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Christchurch Recycling Centre?
Christchurch Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Christchurch Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Christchurch 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 Christchurch Recycling Centre?
Christchurch Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition, business waste, clinical waste, construction waste, flares, hypodermic needles and vehicle parts.
Where is Christchurch Recycling Centre?
Christchurch Recycling Centre is at Wilverley Road, Christchurch, BH23 3RU.
Who runs Christchurch Recycling Centre?
Christchurch Recycling Centre is run by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.