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Eastleigh HWRC: Opening Times, Booking, Waste Rules & Charges
Plan your visit to Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre at Stoney Croft Rise. Check seasonal opening hours, book a slot, confirm van or trailer permit rules, separate accepted waste and calculate possible DIY charges before travelling.
Do I need to book Eastleigh Recycling Centre?
Yes. A valid appointment is required before every visit to Eastleigh HWRC.
Bookings can normally be made up to one week ahead. Same-day appointments are available only when a slot remains.
When is Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre open?
The centre is normally open seven days a week. Seasonal closing times change in March, April and October, so check the date before travelling.
Standard seasonal hours
| Dates | Opening hours | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April–30 September | 9am–6pm | Summer opening period. |
| 1 October–28 February | 9am–4pm | Winter opening period. |
| 1 March–31 March | 9am–5pm | March transition period. |
| 25 December | Closed | Christmas Day. |
| 26 December | Closed | Boxing Day. |
| 1 January | Closed | New Year’s Day. |
Today’s standard hours
Checking the seasonal schedule…
Before setting off: severe weather, operational issues or emergency maintenance can override standard hours and cancel bookings.
How to book, change or cancel an appointment
Choose Eastleigh as the centre
Select Eastleigh HWRC and enter the registration number of the vehicle you will use.
Select an available date and time
Appointments can normally be booked up to seven days ahead. Same-day slots depend on availability.
Declare DIY waste accurately
Enter the address where the DIY waste was produced and state the quantity being brought.
Confirm vehicle and permit details
The system checks whether the registration has a valid permit for a van, pick-up or qualifying trailer.
Keep the confirmation email
Use its link to amend or cancel the appointment. Cancelling a declared DIY visit prevents it being counted against the allowance.
Using another person’s car
Enter the registration number of the vehicle that will actually arrive at Eastleigh HWRC.
Hire van
The hire period must be three days or fewer. Select “Hire vehicle” and bring the hire agreement.
Cyclist
Cyclists can book a slot, join the vehicle queue and follow staff directions inside the centre.
Pedestrian
Pedestrian access is limited to specifically published sessions. Do not walk into the vehicle area outside those times.
Does my vehicle need an Eastleigh HWRC permit?
Vehicle access checker
Result: Select a vehicle above.
Digital permit facts
- Administration fee: £20.
- Valid for one registered vehicle.
- Includes up to 12 visits.
- Expires after 12 visits or 12 months.
- Maximum two permits per year.
- Each booked visit uses one permit visit.
- A separate Eastleigh appointment is still required.
Trailer measurement: the 1.8m and 3m limits apply to the trailer box area and exclude the tow bar and other attachments.
Waste accepted at Eastleigh Recycling Centre
Pre-sort the load before arriving. Bagged waste may be opened and checked so reusable and recyclable material can be placed in the correct container.
Garden and wood waste
Grass, hedge cuttings, plants, real Christmas trees, treated wood, untreated wood and mixed timber.
Electrical items
Small appliances, televisions, computers, mobile phones, fridges, freezers, light bulbs, printer cartridges and vapes.
Household furniture
Beds, mattresses, carpets, baths, sofas, chairs and reusable furniture suitable for the onsite sales area.
Batteries and oils
Household batteries, car batteries and restricted quantities of sealed household engine oil.
Cardboard
Large flattened cardboard boxes and packaging. Smaller paper and magazines should normally use kerbside recycling.
Metal and sharp items
Metal household items, knives and scissors. Wrap blades securely and hand them directly to site staff.
Paint
Paint in a suitable sealed container, subject to the household quantity limit.
DIY materials
Rubble, soil, plasterboard, sinks, toilets and shower trays within the household DIY allowance or chargeable limits.
Items accepted only under specific limits
| Material | Eastleigh rule | How to prepare it |
|---|---|---|
| Animal waste | Maximum two bin bags per household per day. | Double-bag it before travelling. |
| Engine oil | Maximum 10 litres per household every six months. | Use a secure sealed container. |
| Paint | Maximum five litres per household per month. | Keep it in a sealed suitable container. |
| Gas bottles | Propane or butane bottles up to 15kg, excluding Calor bottles. | Use the manufacturer return route for Calor bottles. |
| Fire extinguishers | Accepted only when the manufacturer cannot take them back. | Tell site staff before unloading. |
| Upholstered seating | Accepted but must be handled as POPs waste. | Keep it whole and contain damaged foam or fabric. |
Use another disposal route for these items
| Item | Why Eastleigh cannot accept it | Correct route |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos | Eastleigh is not one of Hampshire’s five asbestos sites. | Use Andover, Basingstoke, Efford, Netley or Portsmouth after pre-booking acceptance. |
| Household chemicals and pesticides | Eastleigh is not licensed for this hazardous-waste stream. | Use a listed hazardous-waste HWRC such as Netley, Segensworth or Winchester. |
| Cooking oil | Not accepted at Hampshire HWRCs. | Seal it and use the household general-waste route; never pour it down a sink. |
| Petrol or diesel | Fuel is prohibited. | Contact a licensed garage, breaker or commercial disposal company. |
| Tyres | Tyres are not accepted at Hampshire HWRCs. | Use a tyre fitter, garage or approved tyre-disposal business. |
| Medicines | HWRCs cannot accept medicines. | Return them to a dispensing pharmacy. |
| Ammunition, explosives or flares | The site is not licensed for explosive material. | Contact police or an approved specialist route. |
| Japanese knotweed | Controlled invasive plants are prohibited. | Follow Environment Agency disposal guidance. |
Trade waste warning: waste produced by a builder, gardener, landlord service, paid contractor or business is not covered by the household booking or DIY allowance.
How much rubble or plasterboard can I take?
A Hampshire household can use a free DIY allowance of up to eight 50-litre rubble sacks or four qualifying single items in a rolling four-week period.
DIY charge estimator
Estimate: Enter your DIY quantity.
Published excess charges
- Rubble or soil: £3 per part or whole 50-litre sack.
- Rubble-type single item: £3 per item.
- Plasterboard: £6 per part or whole 50-litre sack.
- Plasterboard sheet or part sheet: £10.
- Payment is by card only.
- Site staff decide the final quantity and charge.
Declare the source address
The booking must identify the Hampshire household where the DIY work was completed.
Resident DIY only
The free allowance applies when household occupants carry out their own construction or demolition work.
Separate mixed material
Remove tiles from plasterboard and separate soil, rubble and plasterboard before visiting.
Large renovation project
Use a skip or licensed waste carrier instead of repeated HWRC visits for major work.
What to do after entering the recycling centre
Reverse park
Reverse into the allocated bay and follow all traffic signs and staff directions.
Children and animals
Children and pets must stay inside the vehicle throughout the visit.
Protective clothing
Wear sturdy footwear and gloves, especially when handling sharp, heavy or dirty waste.
One visit per slot
You can enter only once during a booked appointment. A second entry needs another booking.
Keep items whole
Do not break furniture, appliances or hazardous material before travelling.
Ask for assistance
Speak to site staff if you cannot safely lift an item or need an accessible disposal point.
Bag inspection: general bags may be opened so staff can identify reusable or recyclable material that belongs in another container.
Offer usable furniture before throwing it away
Eastleigh has an onsite sales and reuse area. Good-condition furniture and household items may be diverted from disposal and sold for reuse.
Best reuse candidates
Clean furniture, tables, chairs, storage units, bicycles, household items and usable electrical goods.
Keep labels attached
Keep fire-safety labels on upholstered furniture to improve the chance of reuse.
Tell staff early
Say that an item may be reusable before unloading it into a disposal container.
Damaged upholstered seating
Keep damaged fabric and foam contained because POPs material requires controlled handling.
Stoney Croft Rise recycling centre map
Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre
Address:
Stoney Croft Rise
Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh
SO53 3YU
- Arrive only during the booked slot.
- Use the vehicle registration entered in the booking.
- Pre-sort the load before joining the queue.
- Keep the confirmation email available.
- Follow reverse-parking and one-way instructions.
See how the Eastleigh recycling centre was designed
New Household Waste Recycling Centre, Eastleigh
This Hampshire County Council video shows the split-level Eastleigh facility and how the site was designed to improve recycling access.
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Eastleigh and Hampshire HWRC links
Information checked: 26 June 2026. Opening alerts, appointment availability, permit fees, charges and accepted materials can change. Use the linked official page for the final live status or transaction.
Frequently asked questions
What are Eastleigh Recycling Centre opening times?
Eastleigh HWRC is normally open from 9am to 6pm between April and September, 9am to 4pm from October to February and 9am to 5pm during March.
Do I need to book Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Yes. Every household visit requires an appointment. Bookings can normally be made up to one week ahead, with same-day appointments subject to availability.
Where is Eastleigh HWRC?
The centre is at Stoney Croft Rise, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3YU.
Do I need a permit for a van at Eastleigh HWRC?
Yes. Vans and pick-ups require a digital permit costing £20. The permit covers up to 12 visits or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Can I take a trailer to Eastleigh Recycling Centre?
A trailer up to 1.8 metres does not need a permit. A trailer between 1.8 and 3 metres needs a permit, while trailers over 3 metres are not allowed.
How much DIY waste can I take for free?
A Hampshire household can normally dispose of up to eight 50-litre rubble sacks or four qualifying single DIY items within a four-week period.
What are Eastleigh HWRC DIY charges?
Excess rubble or soil costs £3 per 50-litre sack or item. Excess plasterboard costs £6 per 50-litre sack or £10 per sheet or part sheet.
Can I take asbestos to Eastleigh HWRC?
No. Eastleigh does not accept asbestos. Cement-bonded asbestos is accepted only at Andover, Basingstoke, Efford, Netley and Portsmouth after advance contact.
Can non-Hampshire residents use Eastleigh HWRC?
Most non-Hampshire residents pay £13.50 per visit when booking and do not receive the free DIY allowance. Southampton and Portsmouth residents can use Hampshire HWRCs without that visitor charge.
Can I take furniture and electrical appliances to Eastleigh HWRC?
Yes. Furniture, mattresses, fridges, freezers and household electrical items are accepted. Keep appliances whole and offer reusable items to the onsite sales area first.