​Bourne Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours & Booking Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Clearing out a large load in Bourne? Find out if you need a lincolnshire county council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Bourne Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Lincolnshire dump.

Location & Address

South Fen Road
Bourne, Lincolnshire
PE10 0DN

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01522 552222

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier2m

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

  • monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 09:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

  • monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 09:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Open normal hours

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries and car batteries
  • Books
  • Cardboard
  • Cooking oil
  • Fluorescent tubes or light bulbs
  • Food tins, drinks cans and aerosols
  • Fridges and freezers - no ammonia or commercial fridges accepted
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Hardcore, rubble, soil and plasterboard
  • Household and garden chemicals
  • Mattresses
  • Mixed glass bottles and jars
  • Mixed textiles and clothes
  • Mobile phones
  • Paint tins
  • Paper
  • Printer cartridges
  • Scrap metal
  • Small appliances
  • TVs and monitors
  • Used engine oil
  • Washing machines and dryers
  • Wood and timber
  • Excess general household waste

Rejected Items

  • Lithium traction batteries
  • Ammonia or commercial fridges
  • Commercial and other non-household waste

Can I bring a fridge here?

No, this tip does not accept any refrigerators.

Do you accept double mattresses?

Yes, you can bring your unwanted mattress to this tip.

Do you collect sofas dropped off here?

Yes, sofa drop-offs are welcome.

What to know before visiting Bourne Tip

1Getting to the Pinfold Road Facility

Situated in the South Fen area, the location is easy to reach from the main town routes. Keep an eye out for the directional signs as you approach the industrial sector, as the entrance to the tip can sneak up on you.

2Proving Your Local Status

Access is granted exclusively to those paying council tax in the area. Ensure you bring a physical or digital copy of a recent council tax statement or your driving credential to verify your home address upon arrival.

3Oversized Transport and Registrations

If you are using anything larger than a standard passenger automobile, you cannot simply turn up. You must register for a specific exemption pass online, ensuring the waste tip management knows you are bringing a domestic load in a commercial-style vehicle.

4Stay in Your Vehicle if Not Unloading

For safety reasons, pedestrian access is completely banned. You cannot walk waste in from the street, and any passengers who aren't actively helping to move heavy items should remain seated with their seatbelts fastened.

5Strictly No Trade Debris

Contractors, builders, and gardeners charging for their services cannot use these skips. The site operates a zero-tolerance policy for commercial refuse, and staff are trained to spot construction-scale dumping.

6Give Items a Second Life

Before you throw away old furniture, bric-a-brac, or working electronics, check if they can be salvaged. There is a dedicated reuse section where decent quality goods can be donated rather than destroyed.

7Dangerous Goods Excluded

Certain toxic or pressurized items pose a massive risk to the compactor machinery. Do not attempt to drop off old propane bottles, helium tanks, or corrugated asbestos roofing, as these require specialized disposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter without a prior booking?
No, you can just turn up on the day.
Is this site open during bank holidays?
Yes, we remain fully open on bank holidays.
Are twin-axle trailers permitted?
Yes, you can dispose of waste from a trailer.
Are DIY materials allowed at this site?
Yes, domestic DIY materials are accepted for recycling.

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