Tips, Recycling Points & HWRCs in Southampton
Whether you’re clearing out your garage, dealing with the aftermath of DIY or simply having a sort out - the next step is probably a trip to the tip. Thankfully, you’re likely never too far from your closest Southampton recycling centre, with several dotted around the city for you to choose from.
Below, you’ll find helpful list of Southampton tips, including their opening times, the type of items they accept and their address.
Southampton Household Waste Recycling Centre
We’ll start off with the big one, located next to the port. The Southampton Household Waste Recycling Centre is managed for the council by Veolia UK Ltd and allows residents to recycle many items instead of sending them to landfill. While there is no charge required to recycle cardboard, metal, glass, garden waste and other general items, they do impose a limit of eight 50L rubble bags, or four bulky items of DIY Waste, free of charge every four weeks. They also do not accept ammunitions, asbestos, fireworks, gas cylinders, Japanese knotweed, pesticides, petrol, poisons, medical waste & syringes, as well as trade or commercial waste.
Booking Required?: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: There is no height restriction
Address: City Depot & Recycling Park, First Avenue, Southampton SO15 0LJ
Open Days: Open 7 days a week
Opening Times: 9am to 5pm from 1 March to 31 March, 9am to 6pm from 1 April to 30 September and 9am to 4pm from 1 October to 28 February
Hampshire County Council Tips near Southampton
Hampshire County Council has a number of tips in and around the city for locals to choose from. Every Hampshire HWRC in the Southampton area has the same opening hours, which are as follows:
- 9am to 5pm: 1 March to 31 March
- 9am to 6pm: 1 April to 30 September
- 9am to 4pm: 1 October to 28 February
Marchwood Household Waste Recycling Centre
On the other side of the River Test, you can find the Marchwood Household Waste Recycling Centre, where you can drop off anything from fridge freezers to vapes & E-cigarettes to be recycled. However, bear in mind they do have restrictions on the likes of animal waste and engine oil, and do not accept asbestos, explosives or cooking oil.
Booking Required?: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: No, but the site has steps
Address: Normandy Way, Marchwood, SO40 4UD
Open Days: Open 7 days a week
Netley Household Waste Recycling Centre
Another Southampton tip under the council’s governance, the Netley Household Waste Recycling Centre is around 5 miles from the city centre, offering very similar services to the council recycling centres. However, unlike at Southampton and Marchwood, Netley does accept asbestos as part of a household’s DIY waste allowance.
Booking Required?: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: No
Address: Grange Road, Netley, SO31 5FF
Open Days: Open 7 days a week
Hedge End Household Waste Recycling Centre
A 6-mile drive from the city centre, Hedge End is yet another tip in Southampton waste recycling centre provided by Hampshire County Council, and provides the same offerings as its counterparts elsewhere in the area.
Booking Required?: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: No, but the site has steps
Address: Shamblehurst Lane, Hedge End, SO30 2AD
Open Days: Open 7 days a week
Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre
This Southampton tip is located just west of the airport and is also provided by Hampshire County Council. Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre allows you to get rid of your (real) Christmas trees, carpets, batteries, old mobile phones and more. However, if you are wanting to dispose of tyres, used cooking oil or any medicines, you will need to find a more specialised service, as these are among the list of items that are not accepted.
Booking Required?: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: No
Address: Stoney Croft Rise Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3YU
Open Days: Open 7 days a week
Local Recycling Points in Southampton
Southampton City Council offers a network of recycling banks throughout the city, providing residents with accessible options for recycling materials not collected via kerbside services.
Glass Recycling Banks
Residents can deposit mixed glass bottles and jars at numerous glass recycling banks across Southampton. If a bank is full, please report it using the council's online form to ensure timely emptying. Avoid leaving items beside the banks, as this is considered fly-tipping.
Textile and Shoe Recycling Banks
Unwanted clothing, shoes, and household textiles can be recycled at textile banks provided by charities such as The Salvation Army and Salvation Army Trading Company. Items should be placed in plastic bags, and pairs of shoes tied together. If a textile bank is full, contact the number displayed on the bank to request servicing.
For a comprehensive list of recycling bank locations and more details on accepted materials, please visit the Southampton City Council's recycling banks page.
Alternatives of Recycling at Tips and Recycling Points
Despite many Southampton tips, we also know that taking all your waste to the recycling centre yourself can be a time consuming and often difficult chore. That’s why we offer to collect all your rubbish from your home with our dedicated HIPPOBAG, Man & Van and skip hire services.
Our Southampton waste disposal services can be used for everything from mattresses to white goods, garden waste and furniture. Simply book online and our expert team will be there before you know it to take all that waste away!