​Lower House Farm Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:30 - 18:15

Clearing out a large load in Atherstone? Find out if you need a warwickshire county council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Lower House Farm Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Warwickshire dump.

Location & Address

Lower House Farm recycling centre, Lower House Lane, Baddesley Ensor
Atherstone, Warwickshire
CV9 2QA

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01926 412593
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height Barrier1.95m

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:30 - 15:15
  • tuesday 09:30 - 15:15
  • wednesday 09:30 - 18:15
  • thursday 09:30 - 15:15
  • friday 09:30 - 15:15
  • saturday 08:30 - 17:45
  • sunday 08:30 - 17:45

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:30 - 15:15
  • tuesday 09:30 - 15:15
  • wednesday 09:30 - 15:15
  • thursday 09:30 - 15:15
  • friday 09:30 - 15:15
  • saturday 08:30 - 16:15
  • sunday 08:30 - 16:15

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Closes at 12:30 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons
  • Clothes
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical goods
  • Foil, food tins and drink cans
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Glass
  • Household waste
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Paper
  • Plastic
  • Printer Cartridges
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Telephone directories
  • TVs and monitors
  • Vapes
  • Wood and timber

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Ammunition/explosives
  • Chemicals
  • Clinical waste
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Carpet
  • Fireworks
  • Gas bottles
  • Medicines
  • Hardcore, rubble and soil
  • Hazardous/restricted waste
  • Paint
  • Plasterboard
  • Tyres
  • Used engine oil

Chargeable Items

Commercial and chargeable household wastePay-as-you-throw prices vary by permit

Can I bring my broken refrigerator?

Yes, there is no issue with bringing a fridge here.

Do you process old bed mattresses?

Yes, used mattresses are accepted at this site.

Can I put a couch in the recycling here?

Yes, dropping off an old settee is permitted.

What to know before visiting Lower House Farm Tip

1Certifying Your Local Status

Because this facility is maintained by regional taxes, the marshals are tasked with confirming your geographical eligibility. Keep a recent utility invoice or your driving permit on hand to prove your residency before accessing the bins.

2Approaching the Lower House Lane Complex

You will find this drop-off hub situated on Lower House Lane (CV9 2QA), near the border of Baddesley Ensor. It is easily spotted just a short drive from the sprawling Birch Coppice Business Park.

3Admin Steps for Large-Scale Haulers

If you plan to steer a rented transit or haul a multi-axle attachment, you are required to secure an electronic pass beforehand. This bespoke authorization allocates exactly twelve yearly visits, preventing oversized rigs from overwhelming the Tip.

4Paid Channels for Business Offcuts

Independent professionals are not entirely banned, but they must utilize the structured, chargeable disposal route. Ensure you possess your official environmental carrier documents, as you will be charged a specific tariff to leave commercial refuse here.

5Prioritising Hazard Avoidance

Break down your heavy wardrobes into flat-pack pieces at home, as the ground crew cannot legally assist with strenuous lifting. Always wear thick-soled boots on the tarmac to defend against stray shards of glass or sharp metal edges.

6Why Stiff Plastics Are Currently Declined

A temporary processing halt means all unyielding synthetic items are actively being turned away. You must hold onto rigid laundry baskets, plastic garden chairs, and shattered synthetic barrels until the processing channels reopen.

7Salvaging Usable Decorating Liquids

Instead of binning half-full tins of gloss or primer, direct them toward the designated Community RePaint station. This fantastic enterprise reallocates viable decorating supplies to aid neighborhood uplift projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a time to go?
No, pre-booked slots are not required.
Can I drop off waste on a bank holiday?
Yes, you can use the facility on a bank holiday.
Do you let vans in?
Yes, you can use a van or trailer for your household waste.
Can I bring bricks and concrete from a DIY project?
No, you cannot bring timber and wood from DIY work.

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