Berkhamsted recycling centre

Berkhamsted Recycling Centre

Opening times What you can bring How busy is it? Queue cam How to get here Safety, privacy and assistance

Opening times

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Opening hours
Monday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Tuesday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday	8.30am – 4.30pm

We stop letting in new visitors up to 30 minutes before closing.

We're open on all bank holidays except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Bring proof of address when you visit. You can visit this recycling centre if you pay your Council Tax to a Hertfordshire council. Please bring proof of address (e.g. driving licence, Council Tax bill, Hertfordshire bus pass or a utility bill).

How busy is the recycling centre right now?

What you can bring

Visiting with a van, trailer or from outside Hertfordshire? You'll need a permit.

Business waste? We don't accept it. Find out where to take commercial waste.

DIY or home improvement waste? We only accept a limited amount – check our DIY waste restrictions or you may be turned away.

What bins are available

Last updated: 12/02/2025 3:16pm

For a full list of what you can and can't recycle
Search our A-Z list.

How busy is it?

Queue cam

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Tips to avoid the queues

Try to avoid school and bank holidays.
Pre-sort your waste to save time when you get here.
Try using other recycling points.

How to get here

Northbridge Road
Berkhamsted
HP4 1EF

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Centre's entrance

Berkhamsted household waste recycling centre

Safety

Our guidance for visitors explains what you can expect from our centres and staff, and what we expect from you. Please stay safe and treat our staff with respect. Aggression towards our staff could lead to prosecution.

Privacy

CCTV, number plate recognition and body worn video cameras – why we have them and what we do with the data.

Assistance

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to climb steps, do ask our site staff for help.