​Hempton Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop (Rubbish Tip) – Booking Rules, Opening Times & Guide

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Make waste disposal easy. Hempton Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop provides a convenient way for Fakenham residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Fakenham Road, Hempton
Fakenham, Norfolk
NR21 7LG

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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

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
  • DIY waste
  • Washing machines
  • Tumble dryers
  • Dishwashers
  • Cookers
  • TVs
  • Monitors
  • Laptops

Rejected Items

  • Upholstered seating
  • Tyres
  • Plasterboard
  • Trade waste
  • 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
Rubble, soil and stones£4.50 per 100 litres or single item
Timber£4.00 per 100 litres or single item

Do you handle household fridge recycling?

No, you cannot bring a fridge to this tip.

Can I drop off a used mattress?

No, mattresses cannot be left at this facility.

Can a sofa be dropped off today?

Yes, sofas are accepted here.

What to know before visiting Hempton Tip

1Establishing Council Tax Bounds

To prevent unauthorized usage from those living outside the district, attendants will ask to examine a recent broadband or electricity statement upon your arrival at this rubbish tip.

2Finding Helhoughton Road

Positioned very close to Fakenham, the depot is easily spotted along Helhoughton Road, just a brief commute past the scenic Hempton village green.

3Pre-Clearing Tow-bars and Vans

Should your disposal task require a large commercial chassis or a hitch-mounted trailer, the regional authority mandates that you secure a digital approval code long before leaving your driveway.

4Safeguarding Visitors on Foot

Because heavy plant equipment is in constant operation, you are forbidden from strolling through the main entrance without a car. Furthermore, hard-wearing shoes are essential for personal safety.

5Outlawing Company Refuse

Taxpayer funds do not subsidize private business disposal. Any independent plumbers or builders caught trying to unload commercial rubble will be permanently barred from the premises.

6Systematic Packing Routines

Divide and conquer your clutter. By boxing up your plastics, timber offcuts, and green waste independently before you travel, you guarantee a radically smoother experience on the ramps.

7Salvaging Pre-Loved Goods

Embrace the circular economy by donating. Speak to the marshals about dropping off pristine crockery or intact bicycles at the dedicated reuse storefront instead of the recycling bays.

8Zero Policy for Lethal Discards

Toxic insulation sheets and explosive fuel bottles are heavily restricted. Trying to slip these into the regular bins puts the entire workforce in extreme jeopardy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a tip slot?
Yes, booking a slot is required.
Do you stay open on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open to the public on bank holidays.
Is there access for vehicles with trailers?
Yes, you can bring a van load of rubbish.
Can I dispose of plaster and DIY waste?
Yes, plasterboard and DIY materials are taken here.

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