Royston Recycling Centre
Kneesworth Road, Royston, SG8 5PS
Royston Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Royston, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am 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?
No. You can visit Royston Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book a slot to visit.
Who can use it?
Royston Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or Council Tax bill.
- If you live elsewhere
- Cambridgeshire residents may visit if they secure a free permit beforehand.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Royston Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A permit is mandatory for all van and trailer visits.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical WasteThis facility does not accept clinical waste.
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Residents are required to obtain a digital pass for site access in the near future.
Recycling centres near Royston Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriplow Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Letchworth Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Biggleswade Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Saffron Walden Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Stevenage Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| St Neots Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Royston Recycling Centre
Royston Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Royston, Hertfordshire, Buntingford, Baldock, Stotfold, Biggleswade, Letchworth, Arlesey, Cambourne, Saffron Walden, Sandy, Cambridge and St Neots.
Questions about Royston Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Royston Recycling Centre?
Royston Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Royston Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Royston Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Royston Recycling Centre?
Royston 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 Royston Recycling Centre?
Royston Recycling Centre is at Kneesworth Road, Royston, SG8 5PS.
Who runs Royston Recycling Centre?
Royston Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.