​Bournemouth Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Bournemouth by reviewing the latest details for Bournemouth Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete bc council list of accepted and rejected items for this Dorset facility.

Location & Address

Ringwood Road
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH11 9LQ

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Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open on bank holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day)

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Accepted Items

  • garden waste
  • all metal items
  • tyres
  • household paints, garden pesticides and chemicals
  • rubble/soil/glass
  • car and household batteries
  • cooking oil
  • fuel/oil in their own containers
  • light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • gas bottles
  • textiles such as clothes, shoes and handbags
  • books
  • excess recycling
  • excess household rubbish
  • natural wood pallets
  • wood
  • furniture
  • asbestos
  • plasterboard
  • bric-a-brac
  • bikes
  • electrical equipment such as TVs, monitors, small electricals and electronics

Rejected Items

  • Clinical waste
  • Hypodermic needles
  • Ammunition
  • Flares
  • Car parts, interiors and bumpers
  • Caravan parts, dismantled caravans, boat and boat parts or motor bikes
  • Large demolition works or construction waste
  • Commercial waste

Chargeable Items

Soil£2.80 per bag or item (once over free allowance)
Hardcore and rubble£2.80 per bag or item (once over free allowance)
Asbestos£10.50 per bag, £21 per sheet (once over free allowance)
Plasterboard£4.50 per bag, £18 per sheet (once over free allowance)
Flat glass£3.70 per bag, £11 per sheet (once over free allowance)
Tyres including rims£13.50 per tyre
Gas canisters and fire extinguishers£13 up to 10kg, £30 up to 20kg, £70 over 20kg per item

Are refrigerators accepted?

No, household refrigerators are not permitted.

Are mattresses accepted for safe disposal?

Unfortunately, mattresses are not permitted here.

Can I dispose of a settee at this facility?

Yes, sofa drop-offs are welcome.

What to know before visiting Bournemouth Tip

1Journeying to Millhams Community Facility

Situated just off the busy Ringwood Road near the Longham roundabouts, look for the discreet turn-off. The winding approach road leads you right into the main sorting complex.

2BCP Council Residency Checks

The attendants are tasked with ensuring only Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole citizens use the bays. Display a current utility letter on your dashboard to sail through the entrance checks at this local tip.

3Restrictions on Larger Transports

Attempting to enter with a sign-written van or a multi-axle carrier? You are required to submit an application for an official waste declaration form on the local authority's website prior to setting off.

4Keep Safe Among the Heavy Machinery

Walking into the compound from the main road is completely forbidden for safety reasons. You must be in a car, and once parked, ensure you are wearing sturdy footwear to avoid puncture wounds from sharp debris.

5Trade Activity is Strictly Monitored

If you operate a gardening business or a construction firm, do not bring your professional clear-outs here. The municipality strictly reserves these skips for standard domestic users only.

6The New to You Cabin

Have some readable paperbacks or a working vacuum cleaner? Divert them to the dedicated second-hand drop-off zone. This brilliant scheme prevents viable goods from being pointlessly destroyed.

7Items That Will Be Refused

Do not load up your boot with marine flares, highly corrosive acids, or commercial vehicle parts. The operators will reject these dangerous items immediately, so find an authorized specialist instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is booking required?
No, you can just show up with your waste.
Does this facility open on public holidays?
Yes, the centre is open on all public holidays.
Can I use a commercial van for my waste?
Yes, vans and trailers are allowed here.
Are home DIY materials accepted for recycling?
Yes, we accept waste from home improvements.

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