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Southwark Reuse and Recycling Centre

Visiting the centre (or 'tip'). What you can and cannot take. Book a van visit. Find other recycling centres.

Book a van visit

You'll need a permit to visit the Reuse and Recycling Centre if using a van or a similar vehicle designed mainly to carry goods.

You can only drive into the recycling facility between 8.30am and 9.30am on the date you selected when making your booking. 

You must do all your recycling and place all materials into the correct storage bays within your allocated time slot.

You can only apply for 4 resident van permits a year.

You must: 

  • attend during the time period and date stated on the permit
  • comply with site safety rules
  • not bring trailers, tippers or specialist vehicles of any kind 
  • separate all waste by type and use the storage bays for each material
  • bring waste only from your own household
  • not bring commercial waste from any trade or business
  • produce a driving licence and other ID with an address that matches the permit

You'll see full terms and conditions when you book. 

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