Dartford Recycling Centre
Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2QE
Dartford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Dartford, 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
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- 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 Dartford Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Kent County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a slot online and present your booking reference upon arrival.
Who can use it?
Dartford Recycling Centre is for residents of Kent only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
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
Site rules
- The site can experience heavy traffic.
- Visitors must arrive during their scheduled time slot.
Recycling centres near Dartford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Road Recycling Centre | 2 miles | No booking needed | Daily 7:30am to 4pm |
| Foots Cray Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 7:30am to 4pm; closed Wed |
| Swanley Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Nathan Way Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 6:30pm; Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 8am to 4:30pm |
| Waldo Road Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 7am to 5:30pm; Sat 7:30am to 4pm; Sun 8am to 4pm |
| Pepperhill Household Waste Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Dartford Recycling Centre
Dartford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bexleyheath, Dartford, Erith, Foots Cray, Swanley, Sidcup, Orpington, Ebbsfleet Valley, South Ockendon, Grays, Northfleet, Tilbury and Gravesend.
Questions about Dartford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Dartford Recycling Centre?
Dartford Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Dartford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Dartford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Dartford Recycling Centre?
Dartford 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 Dartford Recycling Centre?
Dartford Recycling Centre is at Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2QE.
Who runs Dartford Recycling Centre?
Dartford Recycling Centre is run by Kent County Council.