Witchford Recycling Centre
Grunty Fen Road, Witchford, CB6 2HD
Witchford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Witchford, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Get directions to Witchford Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
During summer, the site is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
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 Witchford 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).
Standard cars do not need a booking, but all vehicles must have a pre-booked e-permit for entry.
Who can use it?
Witchford Recycling Centre is for residents of Cambridgeshire only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Witchford Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Cambridgeshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers must have an e-permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Animal Waste
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste (e.g., syringes)
- Domestic Heating Oil
- Flares
- Japanese Knotweed
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site gates shut ten minutes before the official closing time.
- The facility is built without steps to provide easier access.
- On Wednesdays, the site stays open until 7pm.
Recycling centres near Witchford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 9am to 8pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 6pm |
| Bluntisham Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Mildenhall Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| March Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Feltwell Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Wereham Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Tue to Thu |
Towns near Witchford Recycling Centre
Witchford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ely, Littleport, Soham, Chatteris, Northstowe, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Lakenheath, March, Cambridge, St Ives, Ramsey and Downham Market.
Questions about Witchford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Witchford Recycling Centre?
Witchford Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm; Wednesday, 9am to 7pm.
Is Witchford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Witchford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Witchford Recycling Centre?
Witchford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take animal waste, asbestos, clinical waste (e.g., syringes), domestic heating oil, flares, Japanese knotweed, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Witchford Recycling Centre?
Witchford Recycling Centre is at Grunty Fen Road, Witchford, CB6 2HD.
Who runs Witchford Recycling Centre?
Witchford Recycling Centre is run by Cambridgeshire County Council.