​Shoreham Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Booking & Site Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 18:00

Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Shoreham Recycling Centre in Shoreham, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this west sussex county council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local West Sussex rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Brighton Road
Shoreham, West Sussex
BN43 6RJ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01273 049778
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier2.2m

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Normal opening hours apply

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil
  • Bric-a-brac
  • Books
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical goods
  • Engine oil
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Food tins
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Furniture
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Green garden waste
  • Hard plastic
  • Household batteries
  • Household chemicals
  • Lightbulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Rubble
  • Scrap metal
  • Soil
  • Televisions and monitors
  • Textiles
  • Tyres
  • Wood and wood-based products

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Clinical waste
  • Commercial waste
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Fireworks

Chargeable Items

Tyres£6.00 per tyre

Can I bring a fridge here?

Yes, you can easily recycle your fridge at this tip.

Can I bring a mattress to the dump?

Yes, residents can bring mattresses for disposal.

Are domestic settees taken here?

Yes, you can easily get rid of your settee here.

What to know before visiting Shoreham Tip

1Demonstrating Your Local Status

Gate staff perform mandatory spot-checks to ensure you genuinely live in the district. Having a utility invoice or photographic identification ready on your dashboard speeds up the entry process tremendously.

2Locating the Middle Road Skips

Positioned conveniently near the coastal railway line and just a brief distance from the Holmbush Centre, the depot is easy to find. Be mindful of pedestrians when turning off the main thoroughfare.

3Pre-Arranging Your Access

Spontaneous trips are strictly a thing of the past. It is compulsory to register your intended arrival window via the local authority website to secure your parking spot.

4Clearances for Heavy Transits

If you plan to haul your domestic clutter using a flatbed, pickup, or large towed carrier, an electronic exemption certificate is required. Gate marshals will check this against your number plate on arrival.

5Health Precautions and Yard Etiquette

Keep the sorting process rapid by grouping your metals and green debris at home. Sensible clothing is vital, and young children must remain firmly strapped into the vehicle to avoid accidents.

6Exclusion of Corporate Debris

Under no circumstances will rubble from a paid landscaping or construction job be accepted. This Waste Tip caters exclusively to everyday taxpayers dealing with residential clearances.

7Supporting the Salvage Store

Do not just toss your old bicycles and solid wood furniture into the crusher. The dedicated recovery scheme takes these functional goods and resells them to fund essential community projects.

8Refusal of Dangerous Substances

Toxic liquids, pressurized dive tanks, and harmful fibrous boards are entirely restricted. You must contract a certified private disposal firm for these highly dangerous items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I schedule an appointment online?
Yes, it is strictly required to book beforehand.
Is this tip open during public holidays?
Yes, the site stays open on bank holidays.
Do you allow vans and trailers?
Yes, domestic waste in a van is allowed.
Do you allow DIY building waste?
Yes, we process DIY and renovation waste.

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