​Thriplow Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info

Open today : 08:00 - 17:00

If you are using a larger vehicle, find out if you need a van permit for Thriplow Recycling Centre, we provide all the necessary cambridgeshire county council site rules, opening hours, and car booking details for this busy rubbish tip located in Thriplow, Cambridgeshire.

Location & Address

Gravel Pit Hill
Thriplow, Cambridgeshire
SG8 7HZ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 045 5207
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier2.3m

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 17:00
  • friday 08:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:00
  • friday 08:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open on most bank holidays. Christmas Eve closes at 13:00, New Year's Eve closes at 16:00.

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Batteries
  • Bicycles
  • Black bag waste from your own household
  • Books
  • Bulky items
  • Cardboard
  • Car parts excluding tyres
  • Carpet
  • CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes
  • Chemicals
  • Coffee-pods
  • Greetings cards
  • Clothes and textiles
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical cables
  • Electrical items both small and large
  • Flammable liquids
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden chemicals
  • Glass
  • Hardcore
  • Hard plastics
  • Kitchen knives
  • Light bulbs
  • Loft insulation
  • Mattresses
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Metals
  • Methylated spirits
  • Mobile phones
  • Nitrous oxide canisters
  • Pallets
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Paraffin
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer and toner cartridges
  • Polystyrene
  • Shoes
  • Soil and spent compost
  • Timber
  • Vapes

Rejected Items

  • Petrol
  • Trade waste
  • Business waste
  • Asbestos
  • Clinical waste
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Firearms
  • Diesel
  • Animal waste
  • Bakelite products
  • Car tyres
  • Japanese knotweed and contaminated soil

Will you take a household fridge?

No, this site is unable to accept your refrigerator.

Can I bring a mattress from a house clearance?

Yes, bed mattresses are fully accepted.

Can I leave a household couch?

Yes, we take sofas of all standard sizes.

What to know before visiting Thriplow Tip

1Sorting Out Your Digital Gateway

Turning up without a pre-authorized internet booking is a guaranteed way to be turned around. Bring your physical driving licence to satisfy the entry team that you are indeed a county taxpayer.

2Routes to Gravel Pit Hill

Situated on Gravel Pit Hill just off the A505, this site is practically a stone's throw from the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Look for the distinct turn-off as you pass the Heathfield residential zone.

3Sensible Attire and Pre-Arrangement

Grouping your plastics, metals, and green organics in the boot saves significant time. We also strongly advise donning heavy-duty footwear to prevent accidental slips or punctures while navigating the Tip.

4Excluding Independent Contractors

Tradesmen looking to dump scrap from recent client builds will face immediate rejection. The marshals maintain a strict vigil against any form of profit-driven disposal, ensuring resources remain for residents.

5The Secondary Market Container

Drop your outgrown children's toys and functional electronics at the designated rescue shed. Benefitting local causes, this is a fantastic alternative to mindlessly crushing perfectly good items.

6Rejecting Unsafe Substances

Never attempt to disguise hazardous materials like liquid gloss paints or unstable chemicals inside standard black bags. Such dangerous goods violate environmental health codes and require dedicated processing elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pre-booked slots required?
No, there's no need to arrange an appointment online.
Is this location open on national holidays?
Yes, you can drop rubbish off on a public holiday.
Can I bring a large trailer to the site?
Yes, vans are fully allowed.
Is household DIY waste permitted?
Yes, we accept waste from home improvements.

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