​Stowmarket Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours & Booking Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Plan your trip to Stowmarket Recycling Centre. We have gathered everything you need to know about this Suffolk based recycling facility.

Location & Address

Old Bury Road
Stowmarket, Suffolk
IP14 3QB

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Contact Information

Phone Number

03456 066 067

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • 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

Open except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Empty aerosol cans
  • Batteries
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cardboard food and drink packaging
  • Cartons
  • Cooking oil
  • Engine Oil and containers
  • Flat glass
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Hardcore, rubble, ceramic bathroom furniture and soil
  • Hard plastics
  • Large electrical appliances
  • Light bulbs
  • Metals
  • Mobile phones
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles, tubs and food trays
  • Printer cartridges
  • Small electrical appliances
  • Spectacles
  • Tassimo & L'OR coffee pods
  • TVs and monitors
  • Wood and timber
  • Textiles

Rejected Items

  • Hazardous or clinical waste
  • Cat or dog faeces
  • Paint
  • Tyres and car & Motobike parts

Chargeable Items

Hardcore, rubble and soil (up to 10 bags)£2.00 per 25 litres
Hardcore, rubble and soil (over 10 bags)£2.50 per 25 litres
Hardcore, rubble and soil (half transit van)£25.00
Hardcore, rubble and soil (full transit van)£50.00
Hardcore, rubble and soil (double wheeled van)£100.00
Plasterboard (first 3 sheets)£2.50 per sheet
Plasterboard (4 to 8 sheets)£5.00 per sheet
Plasterboard (half transit van)£50.00
Plasterboard (full transit van)£100.00
Plasterboard (double wheeled van)£200.00
Toilet bowl£2.00
Toilet cistern£2.00
Single sink£2.00
Sink pedestal£2.00
Double sink£4.00
Small shower tray£2.00
Large shower tray£4.00

Do you accept discarded refrigerators?

No, we cannot process white goods such as fridges.

Do you take mattresses in any condition?

No, we do not have a skip for mattresses.

Are domestic settees taken here?

Yes, sofa drop-offs are welcome.

What to know before visiting Stowmarket Tip

1Arranging Your Authorised Arrival

You are required to claim a visitation slot via the municipal website ahead of time. The gatehouse attendants will also need to see a valid piece of photo identification to ensure you live in the catchment area.

2Locating the Old Bury Road Gates

Positioned just off the A14, the depot on Old Bury Road is incredibly convenient for residents. Drive past the nearby agricultural machinery suppliers and look for the large directional signage on your right.

3Maximising Efficiency and Hazard Prevention

Keeping a slow, steady pace on the tarmac is essential for everyone's protection. By bagging different material types separately at home, your trip to the Rubbish Tip will be significantly faster and less stressful.

4Strictly Non-Business Operations

Corporate refuse is entirely barred from this location. Any trader attempting to unload materials generated from paid client work will be immediately redirected to a private weighbridge.

5Contributing to the Salvage Initiative

Before tossing out an old lamp or bedside table, consider its further potential. The dedicated salvage container accepts pre-loved homewares, diverting them from the landfill and supporting worthwhile community projects.

6Forbidden Volatile and Toxic Goods

Industrial poisons, highly flammable liquids, and automotive tyres are strictly prohibited from the standard skips. Residents must consult the main authority guidance for safe, legal ways to handle these specific hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book an entry slot?
Yes, you have to book a tip slot.
What are the bank holiday opening times?
Yes, you can bring your recycling on a bank holiday.
Do you accept vans bringing household waste?
Yes, we accept household rubbish brought in vans and trailers.
Will you take leftover DIY materials?
Yes, dropping off home improvement waste is allowed.

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