Wells-next-the-Sea Part-time Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop

Bring household waste

You need to book to bring waste to the recycling centre. You can book up to one week before your visit. You do not need to book to visit, buy from, or donate to the reuse shop.
Find out more about recycling centre booking.

This recycling centre accepts household waste. This includes DIY waste.

Book to bring household waste

This centre does not accept upholstered seating, tyres, plasterboard or trade waste.

Find out where you can bring upholstered seating, tyres, plasterboard and trade waste

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

Location

Warham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1NE

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Directions

Off the Wells to Walsingham Road (formerly the B1105) about one mile out of Wells town. Leave Wells by the A149 heading east. Take first available right at the Big Sky art gallery. Site is about half a mile south on the left and is signposted.

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

Open 9am - 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Open on bank holidays but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

The recycling centre may be closed for periods of up to 30 mins during opening hours. This is to allow service vehicles to empty or change the bins.

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.