Recycling Centre / Council
Padworth Household Recycling Centre
Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth, Reading, West Berkshire RG7 4JF
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 - 18:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth, Reading, West Berkshire RG7 4JF
- Location
- Reading
- Telephone
- 020 3567 2900
- GPS
- 51.4008926, -1.1341385
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Padworth 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
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.
Not accepted
- Trade and business waste
- Asbestos
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
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 8.8m. Horse boxes are not allowed.
- Permit required
- Yes — a valid vehicle permit is required for resident access.
About this listing
Listing information
Padworth Recycling Centre is located at Padworth Lane, Lower Padworth, Reading, West Berkshire RG7 4JF. Padworth Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Padworth Dump is controlled by West Berkshire Council waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in West Berkshire? Browse the full list of West Berkshire Council Recycling Centres.
Site Map
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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