Eastleigh Recycling Centre (HWRC): Hours, How to Book, What to Bring
The official guide to Eastleigh's household waste recycling centre — opening hours, how to book your visit, accepted materials, and what to bring.
Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) — the local tip — is located on Stoneycroft Rise in Chandler's Ford. It's the place for larger household waste items that won't fit in your weekly collection bin. Like all Hampshire HWRCs, you must book an appointment before visiting.
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Location and How to Get There
Address: Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre, Stoneycroft Rise, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3YU
Postcode: SO53 3YU
The site is in Chandler's Ford, on the north-west side of Eastleigh. There is parking on site for cars and trailers.
Getting there: From Eastleigh town centre, head north-west towards Chandler's Ford. The postcode SO53 3YU will get you there via sat-nav. The site is clearly signposted.
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Opening Hours
The HWRC is open 7 days a week — but hours vary by season.
Summer Hours (1 April – 30 September)
9am–6pmWinter Hours (1 October – 31 March)
9am–4pmClosed: Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December), New Year's Day (1 January)
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Booking an Appointment (Mandatory)
You MUST book an appointment to visit the HWRC. Walk-ups are not accepted.
How to Book
Go to hwrc.hants.gov.uk and select Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre. Choose your date and time slot. Most slots are available within 7–14 days.
You can book online only — there is no phone booking system.
Before Your Visit
Visit hwrc.hants.gov.uk or hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling for the full, current list of accepted materials and any restrictions. Materials lists are updated regularly by Hampshire County Council.
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What You Can Take
The HWRC accepts most household waste items that are too large for bins, including:
- Household batteries and car batteries
- Garden waste
- Electrical equipment (fridges, freezers, washing machines)
- Furniture (sofas, beds, wardrobes)
- Mattresses
- Wood (treated and untreated)
- Paint (limit: 5 litres per household per month, in sealed container)
- Engine oil (limit: 10 litres per household per 6 months, in sealed container)
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Carpets
- Plasterboard (small quantities free; larger amounts charged)
This is not a complete list. The Hampshire County Council website has the full current list. Always check before your visit.
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What You Cannot Take
NOT accepted: Asbestos, ammunition, explosives, fuel, medicines, tyres, Japanese knotweed.
Tyres: Take these to a local garage or tyre centre — not the HWRC.
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Fees and Chargeable Items
Most household waste: Free
Chargeable items:
- Plasterboard (large quantities)
- Rubble
- Sinks and toilets
- Soil (if exceeding the normal household DIY allowance)
Ask staff on arrival if you're unsure whether an item is chargeable.
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Vans, Trailers & Pickup Trucks
If you're using a trailer or pickup truck, vans require a permit for commercial use. The HWRC accepts domestic trailers for household waste at no extra charge.
For commercial vehicle permit information, visit hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recyclingcentres or contact the council.
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On-Site Reuse Shop
The HWRC has a reuse shop on site. Usable items (furniture, electrical goods, etc.) are offered for sale at low prices. Worth checking out if you need secondhand household items.
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Tips Before You Visit
- Book early during summer — June to August slots fill faster.
- Bring ID — Hampshire County Council may ask to verify your address.
- Sort your waste at home if possible — it speeds up the tipping process.
- Don't bring hazardous waste (asbestos, explosives, fuel, medicines) — the site staff will refuse it.
- Check your booking confirmation — it will have your time slot.
- Arrive a few minutes early — latecomers may lose their slot.
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Alternative Disposal Options
Garden waste: Eastleigh operates a separate garden waste collection subscription. Check hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling for the current scheme.
Bulky items (sofa, cooker, bed frame): Some items can be collected from home by the council for a fee. Contact Hampshire County Council directly.
E-waste (fridges, TVs, computers): The HWRC accepts most electrical waste. Alternatively, some retailers accept items you're replacing.
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Contact & More Information
- Booking & information: hwrc.hants.gov.uk
- General waste queries: hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling
- Eastleigh HWRC specific page: hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recyclingcentres/hwrcfinder/Eastleigh
Information checked July 2026. Please verify opening hours and accepted materials on the official Hampshire County Council website before visiting, as these can change seasonally.
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