Smugglers Way Recycling Centre

Booking: Booking rules varyVans: Vans must book

Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1JS

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in London, run by Wandsworth Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.

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Opening times

Monday
9am to 4pm
Tuesday
9am to 4pm
Wednesday
9am to 4pm
Thursday
9am to 4pm
Friday
9am to 4pm
Saturday
8am to 6pm
Sunday
8am to 5pm

Bank holiday and Christmas opening times

Christmas Day25 December
Closed
Boxing Day26 December
Closed
New Year's Day1 January
Closed
Other Bank Holidays
9am to 4pm

Do you need to book?

It depends on the visit. Some visits to Smugglers Way Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.

When you need one, book on the Wandsworth Council booking page (opens in a new tab).

Who can use it?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is for residents of Wandsworth only.

What to bring
Driving Licence or Council Tax bill.

Can I take a van?

Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Smugglers Way Recycling Centre.

Vans and vehicles with trailers must book a slot. Residents using vans for household waste must pre-register and pay a fee at the Waste Transfer Station.

What you can take

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cooking Oil
  • Electricals
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Hard Plastics
  • Paper
  • Scrap Metal
  • Textiles
  • Wood

Taken with limits

  • ChemicalsAccepted in limited quantities.
  • PaintAccepted in limited quantities.

What it does not take

  • AsbestosHazardous waste.
  • Gas Cylinders (Specific types)
  • Japanese Knotweed
  • Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted.
  • Tyres

Charges

Vans are charged a fee per tonne at the Waste Transfer Station.

Site rules

  • The site is split-level with waste tipped down chutes from an upper level.
  • Pedestrians can access the site via a dedicated entrance.
  • A two-metre height barrier is in place.
  • Vehicles taller than two metres or vans must use the Waste Transfer Station entrance.

Recycling centres near Smugglers Way Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Cringle Dock Reuse and Recycling Centre2 milesVans and trailers bookSat 8am to 9am
Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre4 milesBooking requiredDaily 8am to 4pm
Acton Recycling Centre4 milesBooking requiredDaily 8am to 4pm
Vale Street Recycling Centre5 milesNo booking neededMon and Thu to Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue and Wed
Garth Road Reuse and Recycling Centre6 milesBooking requiredMon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm
Kimpton Park Way Household Reuse and Recycling Centre6 milesBooking requiredMon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 1pm

Towns near Smugglers Way Recycling Centre

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Barnes, Tooting, Wimbledon, Westminster, Chiswick, London, Acton, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames and Brentford.

Questions about Smugglers Way Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Smugglers Way Recycling Centre?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm; Saturday, 8am to 6pm; Sunday, 8am to 5pm.

Is Smugglers Way Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other bank holidays, it opens 9am to 4pm.

What can I take to Smugglers Way Recycling Centre?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, hard plastics, paper, scrap metal, textiles, wood, chemicals and paint. It does not take asbestos, gas cylinders (Specific types), Japanese knotweed, trade waste and tyres.

Where is Smugglers Way Recycling Centre?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is at Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1JS.

Who runs Smugglers Way Recycling Centre?

Smugglers Way Recycling Centre is run by Wandsworth Council.