​Wisbech Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 08:00 - 17:00

Stay informed about the site rules and opening times at Wisbech Recycling Centre, this cambridgeshire county council dump in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire has specific guidelines on what items are accepted and whether you need to arrange a van permit before arriving.

Location & Address

Boleness Road
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
PE13 2RB

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 045 5207
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier2.1m

Opening Hours

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 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • 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

Operates Sunday opening hours on 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

Do you recycle old fridges?

No, we do not cater to household fridge recycling.

Can I put a mattress in the recycling?

Yes, mattress disposal is allowed here.

Can I bring a sofa suite here?

Yes, it is perfectly okay to bring a settee.

What to know before visiting Wisbech Tip

1Validating Your Time Slot

A digital reservation through the Cambridgeshire portal must be finalized prior to your departure. The security crew will ask to view a recent official document confirming your residence within the municipal borders.

2Heading to Boleness Road

The yard is neatly nestled within the South Fens Enterprise Park on Boleness Road. Approach via the A47 roundabout, keeping an eye out for the clear directional signs pointing towards the industrial sector.

3Prioritizing Yard Safety

Piling all your garden clippings into one accessible corner of your vehicle greatly expedites your drop-off. Remember to wear robust shoes to guard your feet against accidental scrapes while at the Rubbish Tip.

4Firm Rules Against Trade Throwaways

Any individual operating a commercial enterprise is strictly forbidden from exploiting these domestic bins. Vans carrying suspected builder's rubble or professional landscaping trimmings will be thoroughly questioned and ejected.

5Supporting Regional Upcycling

Why destroy a working vacuum cleaner or decent bookshelf when it could be rehomed? The on-site thrift initiative actively welcomes these contributions, selling them on to generate funds for neighborhood projects.

6Absolute Zero Tolerance for Toxics

Items posing an environmental threat, including wet varnishes, explosive flares, and industrial-grade solvents, are totally barred. You must seek out a registered hazardous waste handler for these precarious materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the site without booking?
No, you are not required to book your drop-off.
Can I use the facility on a bank holiday?
Yes, the facility will be open on bank holiday Monday.
Can I bring my household rubbish in a trailer?
Yes, we permit vans at this recycling centre.
Do you accept waste from home improvements?
Yes, you can drop off DIY materials.

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