Eastbourne Recycling Centre
St Philip's Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 8NB
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Eastbourne, run by East Sussex County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 3:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 12pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 12pm
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 Eastbourne Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the East Sussex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot, which can be done up to 14 days in advance.
Who can use it?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is for residents of East Sussex only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or council tax bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Eastbourne Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the East Sussex County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans must have a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Hard Plastics
- Paper
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosAccepted provided it is placed in the dedicated container.
What it does not take
- Commercial Waste
- Gas CylindersSpecific types of gas cylinders are not accepted.
- Trade Waste
Charges
There is a charge for disposing of plasterboard, soil, hardcore, and tyres.
Recycling centres near Eastbourne Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm; Sat 8am to 1pm; Sun 9am to 1pm |
| Seaford Household Waste Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Fri to Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Mon to Thu |
| Hastings Household Waste Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Newhaven Household Waste Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Lewes Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Heathfield Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Eastbourne Recycling Centre
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea, Battle, St Leonards, Hastings and Winchelsea.
Questions about Eastbourne Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Eastbourne Recycling Centre?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm; Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 12pm.
Is Eastbourne Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Eastbourne Recycling Centre?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre takes cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, hard plastics, paper, scrap metal, textiles, wood and asbestos. It does not take commercial waste, gas cylinders and trade waste.
Where is Eastbourne Recycling Centre?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is at St Philip's Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 8NB.
Who runs Eastbourne Recycling Centre?
Eastbourne Recycling Centre is run by East Sussex County Council.