​Maresfield household waste recycling site: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 08:00 - 17:00

Planning a trip to the tip in Maresfield? Here are the essential details for Maresfield household waste recycling site, including current opening hours, east sussex county council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this East Sussex site.

Location & Address

Batts Bridge Road
Maresfield, East Sussex
TN22 2HN

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 60 80 194
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
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 8am to 5pm on Spring bank holiday

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil
  • Books
  • Cans/tins
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Carpet/underlay
  • Chemicals
  • Clothes/shoes
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical goods
  • Engine oil
  • Fluorescent tubes/energy saving bulbs
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Furniture
  • 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
  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic hard
  • Printer cartridges
  • Soil
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Tyres
  • Vapes
  • Washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Wood/MDF

Rejected Items

  • Trade waste
  • Bedding
  • Sheets
  • Duvets
  • Pillows
  • Plastic pots
  • Plastic tubs
  • Plastic trays
  • Plastic bags
  • Bubble wrap
  • Brittle plastics
  • Upholstered plastics
  • Empty containers of oil, grease, paint or chemicals
  • Mastic tubes
  • Videotapes
  • CDs
  • Small children's toys
  • Empty food packaging
  • Fibreglass
  • Rubber products

Chargeable Items

Hardcore/rubbleCharges apply for any waste over the free allowance of up to two 50 litre bags or one single item per week
SoilCharges apply for any waste over the free allowance of up to two 50 litre bags per week
TyresCharges apply per tyre (limited to 4 tyres a month). There is no free allowance.

Is it possible to leave a fridge here?

No, fridges are excluded from our accepted items.

Can I bring a mattress to this waste centre?

Yes, you are allowed to bring a mattress.

Are scrap sofas accepted?

Yes, bringing a settee is completely fine.

What to know before visiting Maresfield Tip

1Proving You Live Locally

A valid driver's license or a recently issued domestic bill is required at the gatehouse. This quick check actively deters out-of-towners from exploiting the municipal services meant only for East Sussex taxpayers.

2Approaching Batts Bridge Road

Situated right near the busy A272 junction, the entrance is fairly straightforward to locate near the local industrial park. Watch out for heavy goods traffic pulling out during the standard working week.

3Pre-approval for Heavy Duty Carriers

If your primary transport is a large hooked container, a pickup, or a rented transit, you need a specialized entry ticket sorted out online first. Without this digital clearance, the barrier will not be raised.

4Footwear and Site Movement

Ensure you wear thick, enclosed shoes to avoid injury from stray glass or rusted metal. Furthermore, maintain a crawling pace while driving your vehicle through the Rubbish Tip to protect pedestrians.

5Rejection of Paid-Job Debris

Commercial contractors, private landlords, and professional gardeners are strictly forbidden from offloading here. This taxpayer-funded site operates exclusively for personal, household-generated discards.

6Giving Things Another Chance

The dedicated upcycling shop eagerly accepts decent quality homewares, books, and gardening tools. It is a fantastic way to support local charities while drastically reducing your own carbon footprint.

7Ban on Noxious Elements

Raw asbestos sheets and volatile household chemicals are strictly turned away. The facility simply does not possess the safety infrastructure or legal license required to process these highly dangerous hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is reserving a time mandatory?
Yes, ensure you have a booked slot before setting off.
Is the tip open on a bank holiday?
Yes, the facility will be open on bank holiday Monday.
Are transit vans allowed?
Yes, you can drop off recycling using a trailer.
Do you take plasterboard from DIY jobs?
Yes, we accept bags of DIY rubble.

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