Efford Recycling Centre
Milford Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8JD
Efford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Lymington, run by Hampshire County Council. You need to book before you visit.
Get directions to Efford Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
Hours are 9am to 4pm from 1 October to 28 February, and 9am to 5pm from 1 March to 31 March.
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 Efford Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Hampshire County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle needs a pre-booked appointment to enter the site.
Who can use it?
Efford Recycling Centre is for residents of Hampshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address, such as a driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Efford Recycling Centre.
All vehicles, including vans and trailers, must book a slot before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Hard Plastics
- Paper
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Business WasteOnly household rubbish is permitted.
Take these to another site
- AsbestosYou must arrange an appointment at a designated facility that handles this material.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Cooking Oil
- Explosives
- Household and garden chemicals
- Japanese Knotweed
- Medicine
- Petrol & Diesel
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site shuts daily from 1am PM to 1:30am PM for staff breaks.
- You must provide your vehicle registration details.
Recycling centres near Efford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Marsh Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Tue to Fri |
| Christchurch Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Marchwood Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| City Depot Household Waste Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Lynnbottom Household Waste Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 6pm |
| Netley Household Waste Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Efford Recycling Centre
Efford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Lymington, Yarmouth, New Milton, Highcliffe-on-Sea, Christchurch, Newport, Isle of Wight, Ringwood and Ventnor.
Questions about Efford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Efford Recycling Centre?
Efford Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Efford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Efford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Efford Recycling Centre?
Efford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, furniture, garden waste, glass, hard plastics, paper, scrap metal, textiles, wood and business waste. It does not take ammunition, cooking oil, explosives, household and garden chemicals, Japanese knotweed, medicine, petrol & diesel and tyres.
Where is Efford Recycling Centre?
Efford Recycling Centre is at Milford Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8JD.
Who runs Efford Recycling Centre?
Efford Recycling Centre is run by Hampshire County Council.