Dover Recycling Centre
Honeywood Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3EH
Dover Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Dover, run by Kent County Council. You need to book before you visit.
Get directions to Dover Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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 Dover Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Kent County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must book a slot online and arrive within your allocated time window, presenting your booking reference either in digital or printed format.
Who can use it?
Dover Recycling Centre is for residents of Kent only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Dover Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Kent County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must have a permit before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Dover Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Household Waste Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Folkestone Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Richborough Household Waste Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Canterbury Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue, Fri and Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Margate Household Waste Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Herne Bay Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Dover Recycling Centre
Dover Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Sandwich, Hythe, Kent, Fordwich, Canterbury, Ramsgate, Birchington, Broadstairs, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, New Romney and Lydd.
Questions about Dover Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Dover Recycling Centre?
Dover Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Dover Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Dover Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Dover Recycling Centre?
Dover Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, glass, green waste, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Dover Recycling Centre?
Dover Recycling Centre is at Honeywood Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3EH.
Who runs Dover Recycling Centre?
Dover Recycling Centre is run by Kent County Council.