📍 Location & Opening Hours
Address
Hazleton Household Waste Recycling Centre
Hazleton Way
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 7FA
⏰ Opening Hours
⚠️ Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
🎫 Do I Need to Book?
Hampshire residents do NOT need to book to visit Waterlooville Recycling Centre. You can turn up during opening hours. However, you must bring proof of Hampshire residency (driving licence, council tax bill, or utility bill showing your address).
What to Bring:
- ✓ Photo ID with Hampshire address (driving licence best)
- ✓ Recent utility bill or council tax bill if ID doesn't show address
- ✓ Vehicle registration must match ID address
♻️ What Can I Recycle?
General Waste
- ✓Non-recyclable household waste
- ✓Black bag waste
Garden Waste
- ✓Grass cuttings
- ✓Branches & twigs
- ✓Soil & turf
- ✓Plants & flowers
Cardboard & Paper
- ✓Cardboard boxes
- ✓Newspapers & magazines
- ✓Office paper
Glass
- ✓Glass bottles
- ✓Glass jars
- ✓Broken glass
Metal
- ✓Tins & cans
- ✓Scrap metal
- ✓Radiators
Electrical Items
- ✓TVs
- ✓Computers
- ✓Fridges & freezers
- ✓Small electricals
Wood
- ✓Untreated timber
- ✓Treated wood
- ✓Furniture
Plastic
- ✓Plastic bottles
- ✓Rigid plastics
- ✓Plastic furniture
Textiles
- ✓Clothes
- ✓Shoes
- ✓Bedding
- ✓Curtains
Hazardous Waste
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Fluorescent tubes
Household Items
- ✓Mattresses
- ✓Carpets
- ✓Furniture
DIY Waste
- ✓Rubble
- ✓Bricks
- ✓Tiles
- ✓Plasterboard
❌ What We DON'T Accept
💡 Top Tips for Visiting
Best Times to Visit
- ✓ Weekday mornings (9-11 AM) are quietest
- ✓ Avoid Saturday mornings - busiest time
- ✓ Sunday afternoons tend to be quieter
- ✓ Last hour before closing can be busy
Preparation Tips
- ✓ Separate your waste before arrival (saves time)
- ✓ Bring ID and proof of address
- ✓ Remove bags from waste (loose items only in skips)
- ✓ Secure items in vehicle for journey
- ✓ Check opening hours before traveling
🚗 Vehicle Restrictions
Most household vehicles are accepted including cars, small vans, and trailers. However, there are restrictions:
✓ Accepted Vehicles
- • Cars
- • Estate cars & 4x4s
- • Small vans (car-derived vans only)
- • Trailers up to 2.4m long
❌ Not Accepted
- • Commercial vans (panel vans)
- • Large pickups
- • Trailers over 2.4m
- • Skip lorries
❓ FAQs
Do I need to book to visit Waterlooville Recycling Centre?
No, Hampshire residents can visit without booking. Just bring photo ID with your Hampshire address and proof of address if your ID doesn't show it.
Can I take a van to the recycling centre?
Only car-derived vans are allowed. Panel vans and commercial vehicles are not permitted as they're considered business waste vehicles. Check with the site if unsure.
What happens to items I recycle?
Materials are sorted and sent to specialist recycling facilities. Metals are recycled, wood is chipped for biomass fuel, and electricals are broken down for component recovery.
Can I drop off paint and chemicals?
Yes, there's a hazardous waste section for paint, batteries, motor oil, and household chemicals. Staff will direct you to the correct area.
Is there a limit on how much I can take?
Household waste has no strict limit, but large quantities may be questioned. DIY waste (rubble, soil) may have restrictions - ask staff if bringing significant amounts.