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

Open today : 09:00 - 18:00

Your quick guide to Witchford Recycling Centre in Witchford, covering everything from daily opening times to cambridgeshire county council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this Cambridgeshire rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Stirling Way
Witchford, Cambridgeshire
CB6 3FA

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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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • 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 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

Is it possible to leave a fridge here?

No, refrigerators are not on the accepted items list.

Will they let me dump a mattress here?

Yes, we take all types of household mattresses.

Do you collect sofas dropped off here?

Yes, we provide space specifically for couches.

What to know before visiting Witchford Tip

1Essential E-Permits and Local Verification

Before you even load up the car, securing a timed slot via the Cambridgeshire local authority interface is non-negotiable. The welcoming team at the perimeter will also expect to see a recent utility letter to prove you officially reside within the county limits.

2Getting to the Stirling Way Drop-Off

Tucked inside the Lancaster Way Business Park, the site is accessed directly off the A142 just outside Ely. Once you turn into the main industrial complex, follow the clear directional boards guiding you down Stirling Way to the barriers.

3Smart Separation and Pavement Caution

We highly advise grouping your timber, cardboard, and scrap metal into distinct piles at home to ensure a rapid turnaround at the Local Tip. Keep your footing secure by wearing thick-soled boots, as rogue nails and splinters frequently end up on the walkways.

4A Strictly Non-Commercial Zone

Plumbers, electricians, and professional clear-out crews are categorically prohibited from using these municipal skips. The facility operators are specifically instructed to turn away any vehicles hauling remnants from profit-making endeavors.

5The On-Site Second-Hand Boutique

Think twice before hurling that slightly faded rug or functioning toaster into the general crushers. Pass them onto the dedicated salvage stall instead, where they can be resold to locals and raise vital funds for regional support groups.

6Absolutely Banned Hazardous Goods

Highly volatile substances such as unspent fire extinguishers, raw asbestos sheeting, and liquid motor oils are explicitly forbidden from the public containers. You will need to reach out to a licensed environmental contractor to safely handle these highly regulated threats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it obligatory to book your visit?
No, entry is not restricted by appointments.
Are tip opening times affected by bank holidays?
Yes, the tip is accessible on bank holidays.
Are vans allowed here?
Yes, transit and hired vans are accepted.
Can I bring old kitchen units and DIY waste?
Yes, this tip accepts DIY and building waste.

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