Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre
Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Hemel Hempstead, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Friday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- 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 Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre without booking.
Who can use it?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- Bring evidence of your local address, for example a council tax document, a recent utility statement, or a photo card.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A free permit is mandatory for trailers and vans.
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
- Commercial Waste
- Explosives
- Trade Waste
- Trade, business, or commercial waste
Site rules
- The facility might shut early if bins are full or during busy periods.
- Residents must register for a digital E-pass to use the site.
Recycling centres near Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| St Albans Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Watford Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Berkhamsted Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Chesham Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Eaton Green Road Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm |
Towns near Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, St Albans, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Luton, Chesham, Dunstable and Tring.
Questions about Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, commercial waste, explosives, trade waste and Trade, business, or commercial waste.
Where is Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is at Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU.
Who runs Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre?
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.