Hertfordshire tips and recycling centres
Not affiliated with Hertfordshire council. Council page: hertfordshire.gov.uk
Tip Times lists 15 sites recycling centres in Hertfordshire, with times, booking and rules taken from the council's pages.
11 sites need a booked slot before you visit.
Open on Sundays now: Berkhamsted Recycling Centre (8:30am to 4pm), Bishops Stortford Recycling Centre (8:30am to 4pm), Elstree Recycling Centre (9am to 4:30pm), Harpenden Recycling Centre (10am to 5:30pm), Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre (10am to 5:30pm) and Hoddesdon Recycling Centre (10am to 5:30pm).
At a glance
| Site | Times | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Recycling CentreHertfordshire | Mon to Wed 8:30am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm | no booking |
| Bishops Stortford Recycling CentreHertfordshire | Mon 8:30am to 4pm; Thu to Sun 8:30am to 4pm | no booking |
| Elstree Recycling CentreHertsmere | Mon 9am to 4:30pm; Thu to Sun 9am to 4:30pm | book first |
| Harpenden Recycling CentreHarpenden | Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Hemel Hempstead Recycling CentreDacorum | Mon 10am to 5:30pm; Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Hoddesdon Recycling CentreHertfordshire | Mon 10am to 5:30pm; Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Letchworth Recycling CentreLetchworth Garden City | Mon 10am to 5:30pm; Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Potters Bar Recycling CentrePotters Bar | Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Rickmansworth Recycling CentreRickmansworth | Mon 10am to 5:30pm; Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm | no booking |
| Royston Recycling CentreNorth Hertfordshire | Mon to Wed 8:30am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm | book first |
| St Albans Recycling CentreSt Albans | Mon 10am to 5:30pm; Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Stevenage Recycling CentreStevenage | Seasonal, see page | book first |
| Turnford Recycling CentreHertfordshire | Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm | book first |
| Waterdale (Garston) Recycling CentreHertfordshire | Seasonal, see page | no booking |
| Welwyn Garden City Recycling CentreWelwyn Garden City | Seasonal, see page | book first |
Rules for all Hertfordshire tips
Booking
No booking needed. Visitors can arrive without booking during opening hours.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Vans, pick-ups and trailers
- Cars: Cars require a recycling centre ePass.
- Vans and pick-ups: Vans require a van and trailer ePass.
- Trailers: Trailers require a van and trailer ePass.
- Permits and limits: Hertfordshire residents can register for car or van and trailer ePasses.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Who can use the tips
Hertfordshire Council Tax payers; bring proof of address such as a driving licence, Council Tax bill, bus pass or utility bill.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Bank holidays
Open on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Charges
| Item | Charge | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Inert waste, wood and rigid plastic, construction material | £10 | Up to 100 litres |
| Inert waste, wood and rigid plastic, construction material | £10 | Large single item |
| Plasterboard | £12 | Up to 100 litres |
| Plasterboard | £12 | Large single item |
| Residual (non-bulky) | £14 | Up to 100 litres |
| Residual (bulky) | £14 | Large single item |
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
The sites
Berkhamsted Recycling Centre
Berkhamsted, HP4 1EF. Opening: Mon to Wed 8:30am to 4pm and Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm. No booking. Sources differ on booking rules.
Bishops Stortford Recycling Centre
Woodside Industrial Estate, off Dunmow Road (A1250), Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5RG. Open Mon 8:30am to 4pm and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 4pm. No booking. Sources differ on booking rules.
Elstree Recycling Centre
Elstree, WD6 3NN. Open Mon 9am to 4:30pm and Thu to Sun 9am to 4:30pm. Book first.
Harpenden Recycling Centre
Harpenden, AL5 1QB. Current times: Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm and Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU. Times now: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Hoddesdon Recycling Centre
Hoddesdon, EN11 0BZ. Open Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Letchworth Recycling Centre
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HB. Times now: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Potters Bar Recycling Centre
Potters Bar, EN6 3JE. Opening: Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm and Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Rickmansworth Recycling Centre
Rickmansworth, WD3 1FS. Opening: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. No booking. Sources differ on booking rules.
Royston Recycling Centre
Beverley Close (off York Way), Royston, SG8 5HF. Times now: Mon to Wed 8:30am to 4pm and Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm. Book first.
St Albans Recycling Centre
St Albans, AL4 9XR. Opening: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first. Sources differ on booking rules.
Stevenage Recycling Centre
Caxton Way, Stevenage, SG1 2DF. Times vary by season; see the page. Book first. Sources differ on opening times.
Turnford Recycling Centre
Turnford, EN8 0NP. Times now: Mon to Wed 10am to 5:30pm and Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
Waterdale (Garston) Recycling Centre
St Albans Road near Garston, WD25 0PR. Seasonal times; check its page. No booking. Sources differ on opening times and booking rules.
Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre
Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BD. Its posted times change through the year. Book first. Takes Cardboard (clean), Glass and Green garden waste. Charges listed, e.g. Weighbridge charge £ 9.99. Sources differ on opening times and public access.
Across the boundary
Measured in a straight line from the middle of the Hertfordshire sites. Other councils set their own residency rules.
- Harlow Recycling Centre (Essex), 16 mi
Current times: Mon to Sun 9am to 4pm. Booking for some visits.
- Shepperton Community Recycling Centre (Surrey), 28 mi
Open Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm and Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm. Booking for some visits.
- Dartford Household Waste Recycling Centre (Kent), 30 mi
Open Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm and Sun 9am to 4pm. Book first.
- Lyne (Chertsey) Community Recycling Centre (Surrey), 30 mi
Times now: Mon to Wed 8am to 4pm and Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm. Booking for some visits.