Maidstone Recycling Centre
Burial Ground Lane, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RJ
Maidstone Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Maidstone, run by Kent County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4:30pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
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 Maidstone Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Kent County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot online and show their booking confirmation upon arrival.
Who can use it?
Maidstone Recycling Centre is for residents of Kent only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Maidstone Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Kent County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site can become very busy.
- Visitors must wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and children should remain inside the vehicle.
- Please arrive during your designated time slot.
Recycling centres near Maidstone Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Household Waste Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Capstone Household Waste Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Hoath Way Household Waste Site | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Cuxton Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Tunbridge Wells Household Waste Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Sittingbourne Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Maidstone Recycling Centre
Maidstone Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Maidstone, West Malling, Snodland, Paddock Wood, Rainham, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Medway, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Cranbrook, Kent and Tenterden.
Questions about Maidstone Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Maidstone Recycling Centre?
Maidstone Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Maidstone Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Maidstone Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Maidstone Recycling Centre?
Maidstone Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, glass, green waste, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Maidstone Recycling Centre?
Maidstone Recycling Centre is at Burial Ground Lane, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RJ.
Who runs Maidstone Recycling Centre?
Maidstone Recycling Centre is run by Kent County Council.