​Hastings household waste recycling site & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 08:00 - 17:00

Make waste disposal easy. Hastings household waste recycling site provides a convenient way for Hastings residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Freshfields
Hastings, East Sussex
TN38 8AY

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 60 80 194

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier2m

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 17:00
  • friday 08:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:00
  • friday 08:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

Open 08:00 - 17:00 on Spring bank holiday

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil
  • Bonded asbestos
  • Books
  • Cans/tins
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Carpet/underlay
  • Chemicals
  • Clothes/shoes
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical goods
  • Engine oil
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fluorescent tubes/energy saving bulbs
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Glass bottles/jars
  • Green garden waste/Christmas trees
  • Hardcore/rubble
  • Household batteries
  • Household waste
  • Mattresses
  • Metal scrap items
  • Mobile phones
  • Newspapers/magazines/junk mail
  • Nitrous oxide bottles
  • Paint
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Soil
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Tyres
  • Vapes
  • Washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Wood/MDF

Rejected Items

  • Trade waste
  • Bedding, sheets, duvets and pillows
  • Plastic pots, tubs and trays, plastic bags or bubble wrap

Chargeable Items

Bonded asbestos£8.00 per bag or sheet (no free allowance, max 6 bags or 4 sheets a month)
Hardcore/rubble£6.50 per bag or item (over free allowance of two 50L bags or one item per week)
Plasterboard£6.50 per bag or sheet (over free allowance of two 50L bags or one sheet per week)
Soil£6.50 per bag (over free allowance of two 50L bags per week)
Tyres£2.70 per tyre (no free allowance, limited to 4 tyres a month)

Will you take a household fridge?

No, this recycling centre does not take fridges.

Are mattresses accepted for safe disposal?

Yes, you can bring your worn-out mattress here.

Can I drop my sofa off here?

Yes, this recycling centre takes couches.

What to know before visiting Hastings Tip

1Authenticating Your Postcode

To gain entry, you must present a valid physical driving license or a printed domestic bill. This acts as a necessary filter to prevent residents from neighboring authorities from clogging up the Rubbish Tip.

2Finding the Freshfields Site

Situated just off Bexhill Road in the Pebsham area, the facility borders the beautiful Combe Valley Countryside Park. The turning is quite sharp off the main carriageway, so indicate early and reduce your speed.

3Clearance for Cargo Transporters

Driving a hired removal van or a modified camper? You must hold a valid large-vehicle permission slip issued by the municipal authorities. Attempting to bypass this rule will result in an immediate U-turn at the gates.

4Caution Around the Compactors

Separate your hard plastics from your garden trimmings to make your visit incredibly efficient. Ensure you adhere to the walking paths painted on the ground, and do not let pets out of your car under any circumstances.

5Excluding Commercial By-products

Construction firms and private landlords are entirely banned from utilizing these communal skips. Any load suspected to be the result of a commercial enterprise will be aggressively challenged by the management.

6Donating to the Thrift Cabin

Rather than destroying perfectly usable books, lamps, or vintage tools, hand them over to the on-site recovery shop. The charity team cleans them up for resale, providing an excellent alternative to mindless landfill.

7Strictly Blocked Chemical Goods

Do not pack toxic adhesives, leaking engine oil, or heavy gas bottles into your boot. The processing plant here is not legally permitted to accept or handle these highly dangerous substances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a need to make a booking?
Yes, please arrange an appointment online.
Do you close for bank holidays?
Yes, we stay open on bank holidays.
Are trailers accepted at this site?
Yes, trailers are accepted here.
Do you recycle DIY and building waste?
Yes, you can bring timber and wood from DIY work.

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