Norwich South Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop

Book to bring waste

You need to book if you want to leave any waste at a recycling centre. You can book up to one week before your visit. Find out more about recycling centre booking.

This centre accepts:

• Household waste - this includes DIY waste, tyres and plasterboard
• Business and trade waste - you will need to provide your waste carrier's licence number

Visit Types of waste we accept for more information about what you can bring.

Book to bring household waste

Book to bring business/trade waste

Location

Ipswich Road, Norwich NR4 6FA

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Directions

Located off the junction of the A140/A47 roundabout (not accessible from the B1113 entrance). Please do not rely on satnav.

Arriving on foot

You can visit on foot if you are bringing small amounts of waste directly from home. For safety reasons we don't allow people to park outside the recycling centre and carry waste in. You still need to book your visit - there is an option on the booking form for pedestrians. 

Opening times

Household and DIY waste - open daily 9am-4pm. Open bank holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Trade waste - Monday to Friday only, not including bank holidays.

Emergency closures

Check the recycling centre closures page for any last-minute closures.

Reuse shop and items for sale

This site has a reuse shop where you can donate unwanted items or pick up preloved goods at bargain prices. You don't need to book to visit a reuse shop.

Visit reuse shops to find out more.

You can also buy these items directly from our recycling centres, subject to stock:

• Bags of compost for £4.50 a bag, which contain approximately 40 litres of compost made from recycled garden waste
• Compost bins are £15 for a 220 litre home compost bin and you can buy one and get one half price (limited to 2 per customer)
• Winter gritting salt is £7 for a 26kg bag
• Garden waste sacks are £4 each, for storage and transport of garden waste

Guidance for using our recycling centres

Please abide by the rules of the recycling centre and follow the advice and instruction of the recycling centre staff. View our full terms and conditions. 

Save money, protect the environment and consider others. Turn off your vehicle engine when parking at the recycling centre.