Potters Bar Recycling Centre
Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3JN
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Potters Bar, 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 Potters Bar Recycling Centre without booking.
Who can use it?
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- Bring documentation showing your home address, such as a council tax statement, a utility bill, or your photocard licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Potters Bar Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a complimentary permit obtained 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 accepted only at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Business WasteWaste from businesses is not taken.
- Commercial Waste
- Fireworks
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Visitors will shortly be required to sign up for an electronic pass to gain entry to the facility.
Recycling centres near Potters Bar Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 9am to 4:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Turnford Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Cole Green (Hertford) Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| St Albans Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Summers Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Potters Bar Recycling Centre
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Potters Bar, Chipping Barnet, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Edgware, Cheshunt, Bushey and Hertford.
Questions about Potters Bar Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Potters Bar Recycling Centre?
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Potters Bar Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Potters Bar Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Potters Bar Recycling Centre?
Potters Bar 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, fireworks and trade waste.
Where is Potters Bar Recycling Centre?
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is at Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3JN.
Who runs Potters Bar Recycling Centre?
Potters Bar Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.