Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre
Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BD
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Welwyn Garden City, 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 Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre without booking.
You do not need to book a slot, but you must have a digital E-pass to enter.
Who can use it?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is for residents of Hertfordshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address such as a driving licence or Council Tax bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Welwyn Garden City 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 present an 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 specific sites.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Flares
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop on site where you can donate or buy household items.
Recycling centres near Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Green (Hertford) Recycling Centre | 2 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| St Albans Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Ware Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Harpenden Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Stevenage Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Potters Bar Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Hertford, Stevenage, Ware, Harpenden and Hoddesdon.
Questions about Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is open every day, 10am to 5:30pm.
Is Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, clinical waste, commercial waste, flares and trade waste.
Where is Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is at Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BD.
Who runs Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre?
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre is run by Hertfordshire County Council.