Recycling Centre / Council
Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre
Upminster RM14 2XR
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Tuesday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Wednesday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Thursday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Friday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Saturday
- 07:30 - 17:45
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 17:45
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Upminster RM14 2XR
- Location
- Romford
- Telephone
- 0800 389 9918
- GPS
- 51.5365395, 0.2392451
- Website
- Visit official website
- Social links
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre?
- Paper and cardboard
- Cartons
- Plastic bottles
- Coffee pods
- Glass bottles and jars
- Flat glass
- Foil trays
- Metal packaging and scrap metal
- Car batteries
- Engine oil
- TVs and monitors
- Small and large household appliances
- Domestic fridges and freezers
- Fluorescent tubes
- Household batteries
- Vapes
- Cooking oil
- Garden waste
- Wood and timber
- Rubble and hardcore (DIY limits)
- Soil (DIY limits)
- Plasterboard (DIY limits)
- Mattresses
- Hard plastics
- Bicycles for reuse
- Usable paint for reuse
- Books, CDs and DVDs for reuse
- Reusable textiles and shoes
- Furniture
- Printer cartridges
- Empty gas bottles
- General household waste
- Asbestos (authorised, booked service)
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
DIY is restricted to your own borough’s centre: no more than four visits in four weeks, with a TOTAL allowance of four bulky items or 400 litres of loose material over that period, or an equivalent mix. Asbestos: obtain council authorisation and a DIY booking, call the site first, and bring it wetted and double-bagged. Reusable upholstered furniture must be undamaged with fire labels. Commercial waste is separately booked and charged.
ID and proof of address
- For booked visits, bring a current Council Tax bill or driving licence matching the booking address.
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Accepted with an advance booking. DIY loads must be booked at least 24 hours ahead.
About this listing
Listing information
Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre is located at Upminster RM14 2XR. Gerpins Lane Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Gerpins Lane Dump is controlled by East London Waste Authority waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in East London? Browse the full list of East London Waste Authority Recycling Centres.
Gerpins Lane Site Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What documents will I need when I visit an ELWA Reuse and Recycling Centre?
A: You’ll need to prove that you live within one of the four ELWA boroughs. The site accepts a valid driving licence or your most recent Council Tax bill, including digital versions shown on a phone or tablet.
Q: Can I still visit if I’m using a hired vehicle?
A: Yes, you can. Please bring your hire agreement paperwork with you and present it to staff when you arrive at the centre so your entry can be verified.
Q: When do I need to make a booking before visiting?
A: Bookings are required for vans, trailers, or vehicles modified for carrying large amounts of waste. From 2024, bookings are also needed for anyone bringing restricted or DIY waste, no matter what vehicle you use.
Q: What is considered DIY or restricted waste?
A: DIY waste includes materials from renovation or building work such as bricks, plasterboard, flooring, kitchen fittings, radiators, and similar items. Only small, limited amounts are accepted, and you must book in advance.
Q: Are there security systems in place at the recycling centres?
A: Yes, all ELWA sites use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV cameras to monitor activity, prevent misuse, and ensure that waste is disposed of safely and legally.
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