Lambeth reuse and recycling centre
Lambeth reuse and recycling centre is only available for Lambeth residents. If you want to visit, you must book an appointment and bring proof of your identification and Lambeth address.
Only items for recycling or reuse are accepted, you cannot dispose of rubbish at this site. Commercial waste cannot be brought to this site. Vans and commercial vehicles will not be admitted, and are not allowed to unload outside the site.
Location
Vale Street, West Norwood, London SE27 9PA
Book an appointment
You must book a time slot if you wish to visit the site, this includes all visitors arriving by bike or on foot.
Book a time slot to visit the reuse and recycling centre
Contact us if you have any questions about your visit:
- email recycling@lambeth.gov.uk
- call 020 7926 9000 (select option 1, option 4, option 4), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Bring identification and proof of address
You must bring photo identification and proof of your Lambeth address, every time you visit.
Photo identification can include
- passport
- full or provisional UK driving licence
- EU photocard driving licence
- national identity card (non-UK nationals)
- Freedom Pass
Proof of your Lambeth address can include:
- recent council tax bill
- drivers licence
- household bill
- parking permit
- recent bank statement
- rent or mortgage statement
- tenancy agreement
Opening times
Monday, 7.30am to 4.30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday, closed
Thursday and Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 5pm
Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closed
Waste you can bring
This site is for reuse and recycling only. We do not accept rubbish for disposal. If you need to dispose of rubbish that you cannot put in your normal rubbish collection, you can:
- take it to Wandsworth household waste and recycling centre
- book a bulky waste collection
- book a property waste clearance
We can accept these items, which may be reused or recycled:
- aluminium foil
- batteries
- bicycles
- books
- water filters
- car batteries
- cardboard and paper
- carpet (not underlay)
- CDs
- clothes
- cooking oil
- DVDs
- electrical items
- engine oil
- fire extinguishers (empty)
- food and drink cans
- food and drink cartons
- garden hand tools
- garden waste (vegetation only - no logs)
- gas bottles
- glass bottles and jars
- hard plastics
- lightbulbs and tubes
- mobile phones
- printer cartridges
- scrap metal
- shoes
Site rules
During the coronavirus pandemic, we have introduced measures to keep residents and staff safe and reduce queues:
- anyone in self-isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must not visit under any circumstances
- the number of visitors on-site will be restricted, please be patient if there are short queues
- cars should be driver-only where possible
- if you need help to unload, please bring a household member with you who can assist
- no more than 2 people allowed in your group
- no children allowed
- no pets allowed
- social distancing at 2m will be strictly enforced
- staff cannot help with unloading because of social distancing
- only one person allowed on a gantry at a time
- residents should wear gloves and masks
- residents should wear appropriate clothing, for example closed shoes and long trousers
- pro-grow compost and compost bins are not available for sale