​Guide to Caister Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Dispose of your rubbish smoothly by following the norfolk county council site rules for Caister Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop, check if this Caister-on-Sea dump requires an advance car booking, view the current opening times, and verify the accepted and rejected items for this Norfolk location.

Location & Address

Pump Lane
Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk
NR30 5TE

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0344 800 8020
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

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

Winter Hours

1 November to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Open on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Household waste
  • Garden waste
  • Upholstered seating
  • DIY waste
  • Tyres
  • Plasterboard
  • Business and trade waste
  • Washing machines
  • Tumble dryers
  • Dishwashers
  • Cookers
  • TVs
  • Monitors
  • Laptops

Rejected Items

  • Engine oil
  • Other electrical waste items
  • Batteries
  • Light bulbs
  • Fluorescent tubes

Chargeable Items

Flat glass£6.00 per 100 litres or single item
Unsorted non-recyclable DIY waste£7.00 per 100 litres or single item
Plasterboard£14.00 per 100 litres or single item
Rubble, soil and stones£4.50 per 100 litres or single item
Timber£4.00 per 100 litres or single item

Do you take faulty fridges?

No, fridges cannot be left at this facility.

Can I throw an old mattress away here?

No, domestic mattresses are not accepted.

Is it possible to leave a sofa here?

Yes, this waste centre processes old couches.

What to know before visiting Caister Tip

1Providing Evidence of Address

To guarantee that nearby residents get priority at this waste tip, you must present a digital or paper copy of a recent domestic bill to the greeting personnel.

2Approaching via Pump Lane

Nestled close to the coastline and the popular Caister-on-Sea holiday parks, the entrance on Pump Lane is highly straightforward to locate off the main Yarmouth Road.

3Registering Your Heavy Hauler

If your chosen transport happens to be a commercial-style van or involves a hitched carrier, the local government dictates you must register for an official waiver prior to your trip.

4Sensible Footwear and Pedestrian Bans

The site topography can be uneven and littered with sharp fragments. Thick-soled trainers are highly advised, and walking through the main gates without a vehicle is an absolute violation of safety protocols.

5Ban on Professional Refuse

Tradespeople attempting to discard rubble or fittings from a paying client's property will be swiftly escorted off the premises.

6Categorise Before You Drive

Maximize your turnaround speed at the tip by stashing your hedge clippings, scrap metal, and cardboard in distinct zones of your vehicle while you pack.

7Bargains at the Caister Reuse Shop

The on-site charity store is a fantastic place to drop off intact furniture, old books, and toys, diverting perfectly good items away from the crushers.

8Unacceptable Volatile Substances

Highly combustible elements like helium canisters and hazardous construction compounds such as asbestos are fiercely prohibited here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book before visiting?
Yes, you need to reserve a slot.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, we continue to open on bank holiday Mondays.
Can I bring my rubbish in a van?
Yes, you can access the tip with a van.
Can I bring old doors and DIY materials?
Yes, old tiles, bricks, and DIY waste are accepted.

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