Purley Oaks Recycling Centre
Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in South Croydon, run by Croydon Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 3:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 3:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 3:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 3:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 3:30pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 3pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 3:30pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Purley Oaks Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Who can use it?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is for residents of Croydon only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
No. Vans are not allowed at Purley Oaks Recycling Centre.
Vans and large vehicles are forbidden from using this facility; only cars are permitted.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cans
- Cardboard
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Large Appliances
- Paper
- Plastics
- Small Electricals
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- AsbestosHazardous waste is not accepted.
- Gas Bottles
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted.
- Tyres
- Vans
Site rules
- A height restriction of 1.9 metres is enforced.
Recycling centres near Purley Oaks Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Lane Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Sat 7:30am to 4:30pm; Sun 8:30am to 4pm |
| Warlingham Community Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Thu and Fri 8am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Mon to Wed and Sun |
| Fishers Farm Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun 9am to 1pm |
| Caterham Community Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Wed and Fri 8am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Thu |
| Churchfields Road Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 7am to 5:30pm; Sat 7:30am to 4pm; Sun 8am to 1pm |
| Kimpton Park Way Household Reuse and Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 1pm |
Towns near Purley Oaks Recycling Centre
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Croydon, Coulsdon, Carshalton, Warlingham, Sutton, Banstead, Caterham, Biggin Hill, Epsom, Oxted, Redhill and Westerham.
Questions about Purley Oaks Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Purley Oaks Recycling Centre?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 3:30pm; Saturday, 9am to 3pm; Sunday, 9am to 3:30pm.
Is Purley Oaks Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other bank holidays, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Purley Oaks Recycling Centre?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre takes batteries, cans, cardboard, glass, green waste, large appliances, paper, plastics, small electricals, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, gas bottles, trade waste, tyres and vans.
Where is Purley Oaks Recycling Centre?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is at Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD.
Who runs Purley Oaks Recycling Centre?
Purley Oaks Recycling Centre is run by Croydon Council.