Leiston Recycling Centre
Lovers Lane, Leiston, IP16 4UX
Leiston Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Leiston, run by Suffolk County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
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 Leiston Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Suffolk County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle must have a pre-booked slot to enter the site.
Who can use it?
Leiston Recycling Centre is for residents of Suffolk only.
- What to bring
- Booking reference.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Leiston Recycling Centre.
Vans must book a slot, as every vehicle needs a booking.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical waste
- Explosives/Ammunition
- Liquid chemicals/paints
- Trade WasteCommercial refuse is forbidden.
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available, and you do not need to book to visit it.
- The compactor bin openings are limited to 1m by 1.5m.
Recycling centres near Leiston Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Foxhall Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Felixstowe Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Portmans Walk (Ipswich) Recycling Centre | 22 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Morningthorpe Recycling Centre | 24 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Wed |
| Dovercourt Recycling Centre | 24 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Leiston Recycling Centre
Leiston Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Leiston, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham, Orford, Southwold, Halesworth, Framlingham, Woodbridge and Lowestoft.
Questions about Leiston Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Leiston Recycling Centre?
Leiston Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesday.
Is Leiston Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Leiston Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Leiston Recycling Centre?
Leiston Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, Explosives/Ammunition, liquid chemicals/paints and trade waste.
Where is Leiston Recycling Centre?
Leiston Recycling Centre is at Lovers Lane, Leiston, IP16 4UX.
Who runs Leiston Recycling Centre?
Leiston Recycling Centre is run by Suffolk County Council.