Richborough Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info
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Location & Address
Ramsgate Road
Richborough, Sandwich, Kent
CT13 9NW
Contact Information
Phone Number
03000 41 73 73Tip 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
Bank Holidays
09:00 - 16:00
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Chargeable Items
Is there a place for fridges at this centre?
Yes, you can bring your unwanted fridge to us.
Can I throw away a mattress here?
No, mattress drop-offs are not permitted.
Will you take a household sofa?
Yes, it is perfectly okay to bring a settee.
What to know before visiting Richborough Tip
1Navigating to Ramsgate Road
Located just outside Sandwich, this compound is situated near the Discovery Park enterprise zone. As you drive along the A256, follow the local tip signs and prepare for potentially heavy lorry traffic sharing the access route.
2Essential Digital Pre-Clearance
There is no facility for walk-in visits, meaning every resident must use the web-based diary to secure a time slot. Make sure you complete this process before loading up your vehicle to guarantee admittance.
3Verifying Your Postcode Eligibility
Expect the marshals to request concrete evidence that you reside within the authorized district. Having a council tax letter or your driving credentials ready to show will help prevent unwanted queues at the checkpoint.
4Strict Prohibition on Enterprise Refuse
This depot operates with a zero-tolerance policy towards business-generated rubbish. Builders and independent contractors must utilize privately run commercial weighbridges instead of these publicly funded skips.
5Diverting Usable Goods from Landfill
Rather than crushing perfectly functional furniture or old bicycles, check if they can be salvaged. The site team can point you towards the dedicated charity area where second-hand items are collected for community distribution.
6Pedestrian Rules and Tarmac Safety
For obvious safety reasons, arriving entirely on foot is forbidden; all visitors must enter inside a registered vehicle. Once parked, ensure you walk only within the painted walkways to avoid heavy machinery.
7Restricted and Perilous Freight
Certain highly regulated items like clinical waste, automotive batteries in poor condition, and explosives cannot be processed here. Check the regional environmental guidelines to handle these tricky substances correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is booking required?
Is it open on bank holiday Mondays?
Are large vans allowed?
Are builders rubble and DIY waste accepted?
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