Thriplow Recycling Centre
Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, SG8 7HZ
Thriplow Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Thriplow, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Get directions to Thriplow Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 5pm
Between April and September, the site is open 8am to 5pm. From October to March, it is open 8am to 4pm.
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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Thriplow Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Cambridgeshire County Council website (opens in a new tab).
Who can use it?
Thriplow Recycling Centre is for residents of Cambridgeshire only.
- What to bring
- E-permit.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Thriplow Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Cambridgeshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers need an e-permit for entry.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site gates shut ten minutes before the official closing time.
Recycling centres near Thriplow Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Saffron Walden Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Milton Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 9am to 8pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 6pm |
| Haverhill Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Letchworth Recycling Centre | 15 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre | 15 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Tue and Wed |
Towns near Thriplow Recycling Centre
Thriplow Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Royston, Hertfordshire, Saffron Walden, Cambridge, Buntingford, Cambourne, Haverhill, Northstowe and Newmarket.
Questions about Thriplow Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Thriplow Recycling Centre?
Thriplow Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 5pm.
Is Thriplow Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Thriplow Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Thriplow Recycling Centre?
Thriplow Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Thriplow Recycling Centre?
Thriplow Recycling Centre is at Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, SG8 7HZ.
Who runs Thriplow Recycling Centre?
Thriplow Recycling Centre is run by Cambridgeshire County Council.