Reuse and Recycling Centres

Haringey's two Reuse and Recycling Centres are open to the public as a free service. Some residents may know these facilities as civic amenity sites, 'the dump' or 'the tip'.

Staff are on hand to help residents separate their waste into items for recycling or reuse.

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Using the Centres

Residents

The centres are for resident use only. Residents using a van must show their council tax statement or utilities bill as proof of residency in Haringey.

Businesses

Businesses are not permitted to use the Reuse and Recycling Centres. Traders have a Duty of Care under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990, to dispose of their waste and recycling in a legal and proper manner. Businesses should contact the Environment Agency for further information.

Charities, community centres and places of worship

These groups can register to bring recyclable materials to the centres. No rubbish will be accepted. Please ring 020 8889 6618 or email recycling@haringey.gov.uk for further details.

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What we accept:

Furniture
Fridges and freezers
Electrical items
Household batteries
Scrap metal
Garden waste
Wood and timber
Hardcore and rubble
Cooking oil
Used engine oil
Car batteries
Textiles and shoes
Plastic bottles
Cardboard
Drinks cartons
Paper
Glass bottles and jars
Food tins and drinks cans
Mobile phones
Printer cartridges
Telephone directories
Tools
Unwanted spectacles
Fluorescent tubes
Energy-saving lightbulbs

Any household waste which is not recyclable should be placed in the container marked General Waste.

Not accepted

Asbestos, paint, solvents and pesticides will not be accepted at the Reuse and Recycling Centres. To arrange for a collection of these items please call the Corporation of London on 020 7606 3030.

Gas cylinders and car tyres cannot be accepted at the Reuse and Recycling Centres but can be collected from your home at no cost. To arrange a collection call the Haringey Enterprise Call Centre on 020 8885 7700.

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