Harpenden Recycling Centre
Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QB
Harpenden Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Harpenden, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 5:30pm
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?
No. You can visit Harpenden Recycling Centre without booking.
You do not need to book a slot, though you will soon require a digital E-pass to enter.
Who can use it?
Harpenden Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- You should bring evidence of your home address, such as a council tax statement, a utility bill, or a photo card permit.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Harpenden Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a free permit, which you must obtain beforehand.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis material is only accepted at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical WasteThis site does not take clinical waste.
- Commercial Waste
- Trade WasteStrictly forbidden.
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop available on the premises for buying or donating household goods.
Recycling centres near Harpenden Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Eaton Green Road Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Watford Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Cole Green (Hertford) Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
Towns near Harpenden Recycling Centre
Harpenden Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Harpenden, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Luton, Hemel Hempstead and Hitchin.
Questions about Harpenden Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Harpenden Recycling Centre?
Harpenden Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Harpenden Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Harpenden Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Harpenden Recycling Centre?
Harpenden Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, clinical waste, commercial waste and trade waste.
Where is Harpenden Recycling Centre?
Harpenden Recycling Centre is at Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QB.
Who runs Harpenden Recycling Centre?
Harpenden Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.