Letchworth Recycling Centre
Blackhorse Road, Letchworth, SG6 1HB
Letchworth Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Letchworth, 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 Letchworth Recycling Centre without booking.
No appointment is necessary, although residents will eventually need to sign up for a digital E-pass to gain entry.
Who can use it?
Letchworth Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- You must show evidence of your home address, for example a council tax statement, a utility invoice, or a photo card permit for driving.
- If you live elsewhere
- Residents of Fairfield are permitted to use the site.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Letchworth Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
You are required to secure a free permit in advance if you plan to visit using a trailer or van.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis is only taken at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Trade and business waste are strictly forbidden.
Recycling centres near Letchworth Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Biggleswade Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Royston Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Eaton Green Road Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Ampthill Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
Towns near Letchworth Recycling Centre
Letchworth Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Baldock, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey, Hitchin, Stevenage, Shefford, Biggleswade, Buntingford, Royston, Hertfordshire and Sandy.
Questions about Letchworth Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Letchworth Recycling Centre?
Letchworth Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Letchworth Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Letchworth Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Letchworth Recycling Centre?
Letchworth 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 Letchworth Recycling Centre?
Letchworth Recycling Centre is at Blackhorse Road, Letchworth, SG6 1HB.
Who runs Letchworth Recycling Centre?
Letchworth Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.