Harpenden Recycling Centre
Household waste recycling centre in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Not affiliated with any council. Council page: hertfordshire.gov.uk
Opening times
| Mon to Wed | 10am to 5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Thu and Fri | Closed |
| Sat and Sun | 10am to 5:30pm |
Bank holidays: Bank holiday times are on the council page.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Charges
The council sets 6 charges for all its sites, for example Inert waste, wood and rigid plastic, construction material, £10 Up to 100 litres.
See every charge in the Hertfordshire rules for all its tips.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Booking and access
Booking
Booking required. Obtain an ePass before visiting. Book on the council's site
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Vans, trailers and permits
- Vans and pick-ups: An ePass is required.
- Trailers: An ePass is required.
- Permits and limits: An ePass is required for vans, trailers and visitors from outside Hertfordshire.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Who can use it
Hertfordshire Council Tax payers may visit; bring proof of address such as a licence, bill, bus pass or utility bill.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Trade and business waste
Trade waste rules are in the Hertfordshire rules for all its tips.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
What you can take
You can take
For all its sites the council lists: limited DIY or home improvement waste.
See the Hertfordshire rules for all its tips.
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Not accepted
- Business waste
- DIY or home improvement waste beyond the permitted limited amount
Source: hertfordshire.gov.uk, checked
Common questions
- Can I go to the Harpenden tip at the weekend?
- Yes, on Sunday it opens 10am to 5:30pm. On Saturdays it opens 10am to 5:30pm.
- Which days is the Harpenden tip closed?
- It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
- Can I turn up at the Harpenden tip without booking?
- Yes, book before you go.
- What is the nearest other tip to Harpenden?
- St Albans Recycling Centre in St Albans, about 3 miles away. Book first there.
Where it is
HarpendenAL5 1QB
Next nearest tips
Straight-line distances from Harpenden Recycling Centre:
- St Albans Recycling Centre 2.8 mi
St Albans, Hertfordshire. Opening: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first. Sources differ on booking rules.
- Hemel Hempstead Recycling Centre 5.2 mi
Dacorum, Hertfordshire. Current times: Mon 10am to 5:30pm and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Book first.
- Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre 6.3 mi
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Its posted times change through the year. Book first. Sources differ on opening times and public access.
- Waterdale (Garston) Recycling Centre 7.4 mi
Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire. Seasonal times; check its page. No booking. Sources differ on opening times and booking rules.
Closest tip for
Of the tips we list, this is the closest one for these places and 20 other places:
- Luton 5.9 mi
- Wheathampstead 2.0 mi
- Redbourn 2.5 mi
- Hatching Green 0.8 mi
- Kimpton 3.6 mi
- Ayot St. Lawrence 3.7 mi
- Slip End 5.2 mi
- Caddington 6.4 mi
- Chaul End 7.5 mi
- Upper Sundon 10.9 mi
- Fancott 11.8 mi
- Southdown 0.1 mi
- West Common 1.1 mi
- Batford 1.3 mi
Nearest is not always allowed: councils only take their own residents at some sites.