Thames Road Recycling Centre
Thames Road, Crayford, DA1 5QJ
Thames Road Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Crayford, run by Bexley Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Friday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 7:30am to 4pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- 7:30am to 4pm
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Thames Road Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars can visit without an appointment.
Who can use it?
Thames Road Recycling Centre is for residents of Bexley only.
- What to bring
- Driving Licence or Council Tax bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Thames Road Recycling Centre.
Vans and vehicles pulling trailers require a permit before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Oil
- Paper
- Plastics
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- PlasterboardThere are limits on the amount you can bring.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business WasteOnly household waste is allowed.
- Gas Bottles (Propane/Butane)
- Japanese Knotweed
- Trade or Commercial Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Pedestrians are not permitted on site.
- You must arrive at least 15 minutes before the site closes.
- Expect queues and potential temporary closures during busy weekend periods.
Recycling centres near Thames Road Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Foots Cray Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 7:30am to 4pm; closed Wed |
| Swanley Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Nathan Way Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 6:30pm; Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 8am to 4:30pm |
| Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 7:30am to 4:30pm |
| Pepperhill Household Waste Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Thames Road Recycling Centre
Thames Road Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Dartford, Erith, Bexleyheath, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanley, Foots Cray, Sidcup, South Ockendon, Grays, Northfleet, Tilbury and Gravesend.
Questions about Thames Road Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Thames Road Recycling Centre?
Thames Road Recycling Centre is open every day, 7:30am to 4pm.
Is Thames Road Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Thames Road Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other bank holidays, it opens 7:30am to 4pm.
What can I take to Thames Road Recycling Centre?
Thames Road Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, oil, paper, plastics, scrap metal, textiles, wood and plasterboard. It does not take asbestos, business waste, gas bottles (Propane/Butane), Japanese knotweed, trade or commercial waste and tyres.
Where is Thames Road Recycling Centre?
Thames Road Recycling Centre is at Thames Road, Crayford, DA1 5QJ.
Who runs Thames Road Recycling Centre?
Thames Road Recycling Centre is run by Bexley Council.