Recycling Centre / Council

Newtown Road Household Recycling Centre

Greenham, Newbury RG20 9AG

Opening hours

Visit information

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

Contact details

Address & Contact

Address
Greenham, Newbury RG20 9AG
Location
Reading
Telephone
01635 519080
GPS
51.3798605, -1.3199644
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What can I take to Newtown Road Household Recycling Centre?

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil and trays
  • Household batteries
  • Car batteries
  • Bicycles
  • General household rubbish
  • Books
  • Brita water filters
  • Mattresses and broken furniture
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Ceramics (DIY conditions)
  • Coffee pods (separate plastic and aluminium)
  • Cooking oil
  • Household electrical appliances
  • Engine oil
  • Food and drink cartons
  • Garden waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Hardcore and rubble (DIY conditions)
  • Household and garden chemicals
  • Light bulbs
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Mobile phones
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard (DIY conditions)
  • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
  • Printer cartridges
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Soil (DIY conditions)
  • Toys
  • TVs and monitors
  • Tyres (charges apply)
  • Vapes
  • Wood and timber
  • Bric-a-brac for reuse
  • Furniture for reuse
  • Gas bottles and fire extinguishers

This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.

Book before visiting. Ceramics, rubble, plasterboard and soil have a limited household DIY allowance; charges apply above it. Tyres are chargeable. Non-residents have separate paid car-access arrangements.

Cement-bonded asbestos uses a separate pre-arranged appointment and council packaging conditions; call the council before bringing it. It is not ordinary drop-off material.

Not accepted

  • Trade and business waste

ID and proof of address

Resident access uses a registered vehicle permit. Proof of address and vehicle documents are required for commercial-type vehicle permit applications.

Trailers

Trailers accepted
Yes, behind an eligible car. Combined car-and-trailer length must not exceed 8.2m. Horse boxes are not allowed.
Permit required
Yes — a valid vehicle permit is required for resident access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to check anything before travelling to the recycling centre?

Yes. You should check travel times and any temporary restrictions in place before setting out. This helps you arrive within your booked appointment slot without delays.

Is a permit required before I can visit the recycling centre?

Yes. All residents must be registered for a valid permit. Temporary one-day passes are not included, so ensure you have a full resident permit before attending.

Do I need an appointment to use the site?

Yes. Every visit must be pre-booked, and you need to have received your confirmation email. If you can’t make your booking, use the link in the email to cancel or reschedule.

What if I'm visiting in a hire van or a van without a commercial vehicle permit?

You must complete a waste declaration form before arriving. This applies to hire vans and any van that does not already hold an approved commercial vehicle permit.

Are any items or vehicles not allowed into the recycling centre?

Yes. Asbestos and gas bottles cannot be accepted. Entry is also not permitted for commercial or business waste, pedestrians, vehicles without a valid permit, or vehicles exceeding the maximum length limits.

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