Swanage Recycling Centre
Panorama Road, Swanage, BH19 1EJ
Swanage Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Swanage, run by Dorset Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Swanage Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Dorset Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot in advance to use this facility.
Who can use it?
Swanage Recycling Centre is for residents of Dorset only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Swanage Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot, and trailers are subject to size limits.
What you can take
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Furniture
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Timber
Taken with limits
- Hazardous ChemicalsThese require a special collection.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Gas Cylinders
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available on the premises.
Recycling centres near Swanage Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Poole Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Bournemouth Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Wimborne Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Christchurch Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Somerley Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Swanage Recycling Centre
Swanage Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Swanage, Poole, Wareham, Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Questions about Swanage Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Swanage Recycling Centre?
Swanage Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Swanage Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Swanage Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Swanage Recycling Centre?
Swanage Recycling Centre takes cardboard, electricals, engine oil, furniture, glass, green waste, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, timber and hazardous chemicals. It does not take asbestos, gas cylinders and trade waste.
Where is Swanage Recycling Centre?
Swanage Recycling Centre is at Panorama Road, Swanage, BH19 1EJ.
Who runs Swanage Recycling Centre?
Swanage Recycling Centre is run by Dorset Council.