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

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Find everything you need to know about Burton Recycling Centre in Burton upon Trent, whether you are looking for the latest opening times, van permit rules, or simply need to check if you must book your car before visiting this staffordshire county council rubbish tip in Staffordshire, we have you covered.

Location & Address

Centurion Way (off Shobnall Road)
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
DE14 2AU

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0300 111 8000
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

29 March to 24 October

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

25 October to 28 March

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:30

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 17:00 (Summer) / 09:00 - 16:30 (Winter)

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Alkaline batteries
  • Aluminium
  • Animal bedding
  • Anti-freeze
  • Asbestos
  • Baths
  • Batteries
  • Books and magazines
  • Bottle tops
  • Bricks
  • Cans
  • Car batteries
  • Cards
  • Cardboard
  • Carpets and underlay
  • Cassette tapes
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Chemical waste
  • Concrete
  • Cupboards
  • Doors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Gas cylinders
  • Gravel
  • Household and garden chemicals
  • Paint
  • Plasterboard
  • Sand
  • Sinks
  • Slate
  • Soil
  • Stone
  • Tiles
  • Toilets
  • Turf
  • Tyres
  • uPVC items
  • Used engine oil
  • Wardrobes
  • Window frames

Rejected Items

  • Car parts
  • Dead animals
  • Trade waste
  • Commercial waste

Chargeable Items

Baths£4 per large item
Bricks£4 per bag
Concrete£4 per bag or large item
Gravel£4 per bag
Plasterboard£6 per bag
Sand£4 per bag
Sinks£4 per large item
Slate£4 per bag
Soil£4 per bag
Stone£4 per bag
Tiles£4 per bag
Toilets£4 per large item
Turf£4 per bag
Tyres£6 per tyre

Do you take faulty fridges?

No, we do not accept fridge freezers.

Do you accept double mattresses?

No, this facility is not equipped to handle mattresses.

Are old sofas accepted here?

Yes, we take sofas of all standard sizes.

Planning your trip to Burton Tip

1Validating Your Regional Footprint

To guarantee a smooth run past the checkpoint, have your driver's licence or a printed water statement visible on the dashboard. This proves your local address and speeds up the queuing process.

2Navigating to Centurion Way

Tucked away just off Shobnall Road in Burton upon Trent (DE14 2AU), the depot is very simple to find. Just follow the main routes heading out towards the local business park.

3Annual Allowances for Light Commercial Vehicles

Drivers maneuvering a rented Luton or towing a substantial attachment must log into the municipal system in advance. This secures their twelve-visit yearly allowance, without which entry is firmly denied.

4Handling Corporate and Enterprise Refuse

Independent businesses are welcome to drop off their commercial clippings and hardcore, but this falls under a strictly paid, regulated scheme. Formal waste carrier credentials are required before the weighbridge accepts you.

5Site Conduct and Injury Prevention

Organize your boot into distinct material piles to ensure a swift turnaround at the Waste Tip. Always stick to the designated painted walkways and walk slowly to avoid slips and trips.

6What to Know About the Plastic Ban

You will notice a temporary suspension on all hard plastics. Items such as plastic storage boxes and rigid children's toys must be kept at home, as the skips cannot accommodate them right now.

7Giving Usable Decorating Supplies a Second Chance

Instead of allowing decent paints to dry out and go to the incinerator, hand them over to the site team. They redistribute these decorating supplies to charitable neighbourhood projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the recycling centre without a booking?
No, you don't need to book before visiting.
Are you open for business on bank holidays?
Yes, you can bring your recycling on a bank holiday.
Are vans allowed here?
Yes, you can bring your rubbish in a van.
Is DIY rubbish accepted?
Yes, we are happy to accept household DIY waste.

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