St Albans Recycling Centre
Ronsons Way, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9QR
St Albans Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in St Albans, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Friday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- 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 St Albans Recycling Centre without booking.
While no appointment is necessary, visitors must present a digital E-pass to gain entry.
Who can use it?
St Albans Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use St Albans Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a permit, alongside the mandatory digital E-pass.
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 Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Visitors must obtain a digital E-pass to enter the facility.
- Trade and business materials are strictly forbidden.
Recycling centres near St Albans Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Watford Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Potters Bar Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Cole Green (Hertford) Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
Towns near St Albans Recycling Centre
St Albans Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to St Albans, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley and Luton.
Questions about St Albans Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at St Albans Recycling Centre?
St Albans Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is St Albans Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
St Albans Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to St Albans Recycling Centre?
St Albans 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 St Albans Recycling Centre?
St Albans Recycling Centre is at Ronsons Way, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9QR.
Who runs St Albans Recycling Centre?
St Albans Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.