Before you drive to Scott Close, check the one thing that can stop your visit
This practical guide helps with Andover Household Waste Recycling Centre bookings, opening times, lunch closure, van and trailer permits, DIY charges, plasterboard, cement-bonded asbestos and site rules.
Choose your situation below, follow the short steps, and click the official Hampshire link placed exactly where the action is needed.
Choose the job you need to finish
Andover HWRC is officially listed at Scott Close, Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, SP10 5NU. The site phone number is 01264 353438. Start with your task, then use the exact official link in that section.
Quick answer for Andover HWRC
Use this section when you need the answer before scrolling further.
Yes. Hampshire says all HWRC visits need an appointment.
Scott Close, Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, SP10 5NU.
Yes. The site is closed every day between 1pm and 1:30pm.
You may need a permit before booking the visit.
Eight 50L sacks or four single items per 4-week period may be allowed free.
Only cement-bonded asbestos, phone Andover first, and wrap correctly.
Book your visit in the right order
Do not open the booking page first if you are unsure about vehicle type, DIY waste or asbestos. Check the correct route below, then book.
Check the waste type first
If it is ordinary household waste, continue. If it is DIY waste, plasterboard, asbestos, paint, business waste or a van/trailer load, use the specific section below before booking.
Open Hampshire’s official appointment page
Choose Andover, pick an available time, and avoid the 1pm–1:30pm closure. Bookings can normally be made up to one week ahead.
Enter the vehicle you will actually use
Use the registration number of the vehicle you will arrive in. If using a hire van, select the hire vehicle option and bring the hire agreement.
Declare DIY waste during booking
If you are bringing DIY waste, Hampshire asks for the waste-origin household address when booking. The system checks recent allowance use before you confirm.
Save the confirmation email
Use the link in the email to cancel or amend. If you cannot attend and you declared DIY waste, cancelling prevents that declared waste from counting against the allowance.
Open times: avoid the daily lunch closure
Andover HWRC is open seven days a week except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, but the site closes every day between 1pm and 1:30pm.
| Period | Published hours | What this means before you book |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April to 30 September | 9am–6pm | Summer hours, but still avoid 1pm–1:30pm. |
| 1 October to 28 February | 9am–4pm | Winter closing is earlier; avoid late heavy loads. |
| 1 March to 31 March | 9am–5pm | March has its own closing time. |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day | Closed | Do not travel unless the official page shows a special update. |
Vehicle route: car, van, trailer, hire van, cyclist or pedestrian
A standard car route is simple: book a slot. Vans, pick-ups and trailers need extra checking before booking.
| Vehicle / visitor | What to do | Official action |
|---|---|---|
| Standard car | Book an HWRC appointment using the car registration. | Book appointment |
| Van, pick-up or trailer | Check permit first. Hampshire’s digital permit has a £20 administration fee and is valid for up to 12 visits or 12 months. | Apply for permit |
| Hire van | Allowed if hired for three days or fewer and you show the hire agreement on arrival; select “Hire vehicle” when booking. | Book hire vehicle visit |
| Cyclist | Cyclists can book a time slot through Hampshire’s route. | Book cyclist visit |
| Pedestrian | Pedestrian access is only available at specific times where offered; do not assume walk-in access. | Check pedestrian access |
If this is in your boot, check it before booking
Some waste is easy. Some waste has limits, charges or safety rules. Use this checker before you load the car.
| Waste type | Quick answer | Do this next |
|---|---|---|
| Normal household recycling | Usually accepted if sorted. | Book a slot and keep materials separate. |
| Batteries, phones, vapes, electricals | Accepted in the correct WEEE/battery areas. | Remove personal data and never put batteries in home recycling. |
| Rubble, soil, sinks, toilets, shower trays | Accepted as DIY waste allowance; excess is chargeable. | Check DIY allowance first |
| Plasterboard | Accepted as DIY waste allowance; excess charged separately. | Keep dry and separate |
| Cement-bonded asbestos | Accepted only at selected Hampshire sites including Andover, with strict conditions. | Call first and wrap correctly |
| Tyres, petrol/diesel, ammunition, explosives | Not accepted at HWRCs. | Use the specialist route shown on Hampshire’s official pages. |
DIY waste: what is free, what is charged, and what to separate
DIY waste means waste from your own construction or demolition work at your own domestic property. Waste from a tradesperson, landlord job, paid work or business job is not part of the household DIY allowance.
Confirm it is your own household DIY waste
The waste must come from your own domestic property. Work done by a tradesperson cannot be included in your household’s free allowance.
Measure the amount before booking
The simple allowance is up to eight 50-litre rubble sacks or four single items per 4-week period. Part sacks count as whole sacks.
Separate mixed material at home
Separate rubble, tiles, soil, ceramics and plasterboard before travelling. Mixed plasterboard and rubble can delay the visit or change the charge route.
Declare DIY waste during booking
When booking, provide the waste-origin household address and tell the system you are bringing DIY waste.
Plasterboard: keep it dry, visible and separate
Plasterboard can be included in Hampshire’s DIY allowance, but it has a separate charge route above the allowance. Do not mix it with rubble, tiles, timber or insulation.
- Keep sheets dry.
- Remove tiles, timber and fixings where possible.
- Keep plasterboard out of rubble sacks.
- Tell the booking system you are bringing DIY waste.
- Do not hide plasterboard in black bags.
- Do not mix it with tiles or rubble.
- Check sheet sizes before loading.
- Bring a payment card if over allowance.
Cement-bonded asbestos: phone first, then wrap
Andover is one of the Hampshire HWRCs that accepts cement-bonded asbestos. No other type of asbestos is accepted, and you must phone the site in advance to pre-book acceptance.
Confirm the asbestos type
Only cement-bonded asbestos is accepted. Do not cut, drill, break or sand it. If unsure, get specialist advice first.
Call Andover before travelling
Phone the site to confirm acceptance and capacity. Without this check, you may not be able to deposit it.
Wrap whole sheets securely
Whole sheets should be wrapped securely in plastic sheeting and transported whole. Avoid breaking sheets wherever possible.
Double-bag small or broken pieces
Small, broken or rough-edged pieces should be double bagged and securely sealed before travel.
Check size and sheet limits
Items larger than 1200mm by 600mm cannot be accepted, and the maximum deposit is 15 sheets.
Final check before leaving home
Use this as the last 60-second check before travelling to Scott Close.
- Appointment booked?
- Site says Andover?
- Correct vehicle registration?
- Not during 1pm–1:30pm closure?
- Permit needed?
- Permit valid for this vehicle?
- Hire van agreement packed?
- Trade waste declared correctly?
- Rubble/soil measured?
- Plasterboard separate?
- Asbestos wrapped and phoned in?
- Payment card ready?
- Reverse park.
- Children stay in vehicle.
- Animals stay in vehicle.
- Wear sturdy shoes/gloves if needed.
Address, phone and directions
Official address: Andover Household Waste Recycling Centre, Scott Close, Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, SP10 5NU. Phone: 01264 353438.
Use the map after booking and after checking the lunch closure.
Call first to pre-book acceptance before you load the vehicle.
Check local road disruption before driving across Andover.
Official links for each final action
Use these after you know which route applies. They go to Hampshire’s official pages for booking, permits, charges, rules and the Andover site page.
Address, phone, opening times, accepted/restricted items and site-specific notes.
Use for official booking, same-day availability, cancellation and OurHants app route.
Use before booking with a van, pick-up, trailer, hire vehicle or unusual vehicle.
Digital permit route for household waste visits using larger vehicles.
Allowance, excess charges, size limits, asbestos rules and card-only payment.
Reverse parking, children/pets in vehicle, one visit per slot and staff decision rules.
Use if the waste came from business, landlord, contractor or paid work.
Mobile route for booking and managing future HWRC appointments.
Andover Household Waste Recycling Centre FAQs
Do I need to book Andover Waste and Recycling Centre?
Where is Andover Household Waste Recycling Centre?
What are Andover HWRC opening times?
Is Andover HWRC closed at lunchtime?
Do I need a permit for a van, pick-up or trailer?
How much DIY waste can I take to Andover?
Can I take plasterboard to Andover HWRC?
Can I take asbestos to Andover?
Can I take trade waste to Andover HWRC?
What rules should I remember at the site?
Information checked and update note
Information was checked on 5 July 2026 against Hampshire County Council official sources. Bookings, opening times, lunch closure, permit rules, charges, accepted waste, asbestos capacity, site rules and trade-waste routes can change. Use the official links above before travelling, booking or paying.