​Sudbury Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Make waste disposal easy. Sudbury Recycling Centre provides a convenient way for Sudbury residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Sandy Lane
Sudbury, Suffolk
CO10 7HG

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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

Tip Opening Times

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
  • 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

  • Plasterboard
  • 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
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

Can I drop a fridge off at this location?

No, please do not bring fridges to this facility.

Can I bring a large mattress?

No, mattresses are strictly prohibited at this site.

Can I dispose of a settee at this facility?

Yes, this location handles settee recycling.

What to know before visiting Sudbury Tip

1Booking Your Permitted Timeframe

Hopping onto the official portal to secure your entry pass is the very first step. Make sure your driving licence is clearly visible on the dashboard to prove your local residency to the entry marshals.

2Finding the Sandy Lane Depot

Tucked away off the A134, you will find this community facility situated along Sandy Lane. It is located close to the River Stour meadows, so expect a bit of narrow rural driving on the final approach.

3Sensible Clothing and Preparation Advice

Always wear thick trousers and heavy-duty shoes to avoid accidental scrapes while lifting heavy bags. Consolidating your greenery and plastics separately makes navigating the Local Tip remarkably straightforward.

4Bans on Professional Work Scrap

Landscapers, roofers, and independent handymen are forbidden from leaving their professional work debris here. This taxpayer-funded site is strictly reserved for everyday folks managing their own personal clear-outs.

5Diverting Valuables from the Compactor

Give your outgrown children's toys and vintage trinkets a new lease of life at the on-site reuse cabin. It is a fantastic way to support local enterprise while dramatically reducing your household's environmental footprint.

6Exclusions for Dangerous Refuse

You must never bring volatile substances like explosive marine flares, wet varnishes, or toxic agricultural fluids to this yard. These dangerous elements pose severe risks and demand professional, regulated processing elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a need to make a booking?
Yes, please arrange an appointment online.
Does this facility open on public holidays?
Yes, the site stays open on bank holidays.
Can I bring a camper van or transit van?
Yes, vans and trailers are allowed here.
Can I dump home DIY waste here?
Yes, we accept most standard household DIY waste.

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