Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre
Grendall Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6GJ
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Dunstable, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Central Bedfordshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot in advance of their arrival.
Who can use it?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is for residents of the Central Bedfordshire Council area only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Central Bedfordshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must have a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Fire ExtinguishersThis location does not accept these items.
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- This is a modern facility that has replaced older sites in the vicinity.
Recycling centres near Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Way Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Eaton Green Road Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Ampthill Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Berkhamsted Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Aston Clinton Household Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Linslade, Luton, Flitwick, Woburn Sands, Ampthill, Tring, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley and Aylesbury.
Questions about Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm. On New Year's Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take fire extinguishers, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is at Grendall Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6GJ.
Who runs Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre?
Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre is run by Central Bedfordshire Council.