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Wareham Recycling Centre

Johns Road, Wareham, BH20 4AD
Information verified January 2025

Opening Hours

Opening hours

Monday – Friday9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar)
Saturday9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar)
Sunday9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar)
Bank Holidays9am – 4pm (closed 25–26 Dec, 1 Jan)

What Wareham Recycling Centre Accepts

Accepted items

  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Garden waste
  • Rubble
  • Wood
  • Metal
  • Cardboard

Not accepted

  • Asbestos
  • Gas bottles
  • Clinical waste
  • Trade waste

Rules & Permits

Dorset Council permit required for vans and trailers.

Don't want to queue at the tip?

TipRun collects from your door. Same-day, we load, you relax.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours for Wareham Recycling Centre?

Weekdays: 9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar). Saturday: 9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar). Sunday: 9am – 5pm (Apr–Sep), 9am – 4pm (Oct–Mar). Bank holidays: 9am – 4pm (closed 25–26 Dec, 1 Jan).

Do I need a permit for Wareham Recycling Centre?

Dorset Council permit required for vans and trailers.

What can I take to Wareham Recycling Centre?

Accepted items include: Furniture, Appliances, Garden waste, Rubble, Wood, Metal, Cardboard. Items NOT accepted: Asbestos, Gas bottles, Clinical waste, Trade waste.

What can't I take to Wareham Recycling Centre?

Wareham Recycling Centre does not accept: Asbestos, Gas bottles, Clinical waste, Trade waste. These items need specialist disposal.

Is there an alternative to visiting Wareham Recycling Centre?

TipRun collects from your door — no trip to the tip needed. Same-day collection available, from £40 for single items. We accept everything the recycling centre does.

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