Watford Recycling Centre
Waterdale, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 0PR
Watford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Watford, run by Hertfordshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 5:30pm
- 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 Watford Recycling Centre without booking.
While appointments are unnecessary, you must obtain a digital E-pass to enter the facility.
Who can use it?
Watford 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 Watford Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Hertfordshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers need a permit, and you must also have your 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
- Commercial Waste
- Flares
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available for buying or donating household goods.
- Visitors are required to sign up for a digital E-pass to gain entry.
Recycling centres near Watford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Borehamwood Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 9am to 4:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Rickmansworth Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Harpenden Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Potters Bar Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Watford Recycling Centre
Watford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Kings Langley, Watford, St Albans, Bushey, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Rickmansworth, Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
Questions about Watford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Watford Recycling Centre?
Watford Recycling Centre is open every day, 10am to 5:30pm.
Is Watford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Watford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Watford Recycling Centre?
Watford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, commercial waste, flares and trade waste.
Where is Watford Recycling Centre?
Watford Recycling Centre is at Waterdale, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 0PR.
Who runs Watford Recycling Centre?
Watford Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.