​Herne Bay Household Waste Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Do you need to book a slot before visiting the tip in Herne Bay? Discover the car booking rules, opening times, and accepted waste items for Herne Bay Household Waste Recycling Centre, proudly managed by kent county council in Kent.

Location & Address

Westbrook Lane
Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 8DD

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Contact Information

Phone Number

03000 41 73 73
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height Barrier2m

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:30
  • friday 08:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:30
  • friday 08:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • Bulky waste
  • General waste
  • Green and garden waste
  • Wood and wood-based products
  • Metal
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Textiles
  • Electrical items
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Household batteries
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Soil and rubble
  • Plasterboard

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Animal waste
  • Clinical waste
  • Pesticides
  • Petrol
  • Business and commercial waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Upholstered domestic seating

Chargeable Items

Soil, rubble and hardcore£4.00 per bag
Plasterboard£6.00 per bag
TyresChargeable

Do you permit fridge disposal?

Yes, this tip is able to take your old refrigerator.

Can I dispose of a mattress here?

No, mattress disposal is not available at this location.

Can I bring a sofa here?

Yes, you may drop off your used settee.

What to know before visiting Herne Bay Tip

1Driving to the Altira Park Facility

2Setting Up Your Visit Digitally

3Showing Your Area Credentials

4Navigating the Drop-Off Deck Safely

5Ban on Profit-Making Disposals

6Giving Belongings a Second Life

7Items Banned from the Yard

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to arrange a drop-off time?
Yes, visiting without a booking is not permitted.
Are bank holiday opening hours the same?
Yes, we do not close for bank holidays.
Is there access for vehicles with trailers?
Yes, you can bring a van load of rubbish.
Can I bring bricks and concrete from a DIY project?
Yes, we accept bags of DIY rubble.

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