Rickmansworth Household Waste Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) – Booking Rules, Opening Times & Guide
Your quick guide to Rickmansworth Household Waste Recycling Centre in Rickmansworth, covering everything from daily opening times to hertfordshire county council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this Hertfordshire rubbish tip.
Location & Address
Riverside Drive, Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
WD3 1FS
Contact Information
Phone Number
0300 123 4051Email Address
[email protected]Opening Hours
Summer Hours
1 April to 31 October
- monday 10:00 - 17:30
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 10:00 - 17:30
- friday 10:00 - 17:30
- saturday 10:00 - 17:30
- sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Winter Hours
1 November to 31 March
- monday 10:00 - 17:30
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 10:00 - 17:30
- friday 10:00 - 17:30
- saturday 10:00 - 17:30
- sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
Open on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Can a fridge be dropped off today?
Yes, fridge freezers and standard fridges are welcome.
Can I bring a single mattress?
No, you cannot dispose of bulky mattresses here.
Do you take sofas and armchairs?
Yes, throwing away an old couch is allowed.
What to know before visiting Rickmansworth Tip
1Showing Your Postcode Credentials
Because this site sits so close to the Buckinghamshire border, attendants will firmly request a physical ID or a digital utility invoice to confirm you genuinely reside in Herts before letting you use this rubbish tip.
2Finding Riverside Drive
The depot is highly accessible just off the A412. If you are heading past the large Tesco Superstore and the scenic River Colne, you are on the right track; simply follow the signs for the industrial zone.
3E-Permits for Heavier Motors
Attempting to enter with a commercial-style chassis, such as a panel van or a large towed attachment, requires you to actively apply for a digital exemption pass on the county portal well in advance.
4Wardrobe and Walk-In Policies
For your own bodily protection against shattered glass and scrap metal, robust boots are strongly advised. Furthermore, wandering onto the premises on foot is strictly barred; you must arrive in a motorized vehicle.
5Turning Away Commercial Handymen
Sole traders and registered businesses attempting to dump leftover materials from paying jobs will be immediately redirected to a private weighbridge, as this is a domestic-only zone.
6Giving Items a Second Life
Rather than throwing pristine bric-a-brac or functional electronics into the crusher, ask the team on duty where the dedicated salvage container is located so charities can benefit.
7Strictly Prohibited Toxins
Never load up your boot with compressed air vessels, highly flammable gas tanks, or hazardous asbestos sheeting. The facility entirely lacks the infrastructure to process these safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it obligatory to book your visit?
Can I use the facility on a bank holiday?
Do you allow access for vans?
Is household DIY waste permitted?
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