Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre
Important information: You must now take
proof of identity when you visit a reuse and recycling centre.
Contact number:
0800 389 9918
Opening hours (domestic waste):
Every day 7.30 am – 5.45 pm
Christmas Day Closed
Opening hours (commercial waste):
Mon - Fri, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Please note there is a charge to dispose of commercial waste.
Your nearest RRC:
Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre (RRC) is in the London Borough of Havering. See map below, or click here for RRCs in
Barking and Dagenham,
Newham and
Redbridge.
There are three categories of waste that can be taken to the RRC:
It is
free of charge for residents to deposit household waste on site in reasonable amounts. Please ensure you bring proof of address, such as a utility bill or Council Tax bill.
Please note that any waste from
building, renovation or DIY work is not classed as household waste. You will need to get permission from Havering Council before taking it to the RRC.
Trade waste includes anything not from a household,
whether or not for profit. Whilst it is free to dispose of household waste, any waste that is not from your house or has been produced through the activities of a business will be subject to charges.
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Materials we accept for reuse and recycling:
Aluminium foil
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Glass bottles and jars |
Fridges and freezers
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Food and drinks cans
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Garden waste
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Washing machines and dryers
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| Scrap metal |
Hardcore and rubble
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Dishwashers
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Car batteries
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Soil and sand
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Printer cartridges
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Tyres
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Wood and timber
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Televisions and monitors
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| Used engine oil |
Shoes and textiles
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Mobile phones
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| Paint |
Tetra Pak waxed cartons
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Cooking oil
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| Cardboard |
Hard plastics
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Yellow Pages
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| Paper |
Plastic bottles
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Electrical items
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| Ceramics |
Fluorescent tubes
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You can also recycle
asbestos but proof of address is required, so please call first.
Gas bottles and cylinders can also be recycled, but please call to check first as we can only accept certain types.
Staying safe on site:
- If you need help, please ask our staff
- Wear strong shoes and suitable clothing
- Remember the speed limit on site is strictly 5 miles per hour
- Be careful when walking around site, particularly when carrying things
- Please carry heavy items with care
- Please ensure children and pets are in the car when you are loading
- Please wrap up sharp items very carefully and wear gloves when carrying them
- Please use the steps and do not throw things into the containers from lower levels.
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Shanks will not tolerate violent and threatening behaviour towards our staff and will call the police and ban offenders from the RRC.