Smallmead Household Waste Recycling Centre

08:00 — 20:00 — 1 April —30 September

08:00 — 18:00 — 1 October — 31 March

Closed Christmas Day

There is a height barrier (1.95m) in place at Smallmead HWRC — please check the height of your vehicle before you attend site.

If your vehicle is taller than 1.95m (6ft 4in) you will be permitted on site between the hours of 2pm and4pm Monday to Saturday only.  You must ensure you arrive with identification for proof of waste origin in the form of a council tax bill or major utilities bill.

There will be no access for vehicles over 1.95m in height on Sundays or any Bank Holiday.

Single axle trailers no longer need to be booked in and may access site 7 days a week during normal opening hours.

Please be advised that double axle trailers (including twin axlehorse boxes/trailers) are no longer permitted on site.

For a local map of how toget to Island Road where Smallmead HWRC is located please view the download below.  Sat Nav users can use the postcode RG2 0RP.

There is no pedestrian access onsite and children under the age of 16 are required to stay in your vehicle for Health and Safety reasons at all times.