Abbey Road Household Reuse and Recycling Centre

As of 31st December 2023 a limited free allowance for DIY type waste will be available to households.

This is limited to four single visits per household in any four-week period (one per week) with either:

• Up to two 50L bags of DIY Waste (which can be safely carried by the depositor) per visit;

or

• 1 single (unbagged) bulky waste item

Any excess DIY waste material; oversize DIY material or additional visits over a households free allowance will incur charges.

All businesses wishing to recycle or dispose of items will have to pay a fee, the charge paid is based on the weight of the items. Details of the charges can be found on our trade customers webpage.

All residents visiting Abbey Road Household Reuse and Recycling Centre are recommended to book ahead.

Please note, last entry is strictly 3.45pm. The site closes to the public at 4pm sharp.

Monday: 8am – 4pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8am – 4pm
Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: 8am – 4pm

Phone number: 020 8965 5497

Abbey Road is always closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Walking and cycling

• 25 slots for 08:00 to 12:00 and 25 slots 12:00 to 16:00.

Vans

• 60 minute slots from 08.00 until 14:00, then a 30 minute slot from 15.00 to 15.30

Cars

• Total of 400 slots available to book
  • New wider time slot of 08.00 to 12.00 with 230 places available to book
  • New wider time slot of 12.00 to 15.45 with 170 places available to book

To make a booking, please visit book.westlondonwaste.gov.uk/brent.

Sorting your items before arrival will make your visit quicker and will help us reuse and recycle as much as possible.

We are now collecting some items for reuse and redistribution to local community groups/activities including laptops, some furniture, baby items and bicycles. Ask staff for more details.

Containers for each material are clearly marked at the site. Please sort your items into the correct containers.

You are responsible for unloading items from your vehicle so only bring what you can lift. If you have bulky items, please book a bulky waste collection service through your Council or our bulky waste service. Our staff will not be able to help you with moving waste from your vehicle.

Charges apply for some items, including Construction and Demolition waste.

Annual Waste Allowances for Residents

• 3 Mattresses per year
• 2 Fridge/Freezers per year
• 4 Tyres per year

Important Information for resident van users:

• Residents arriving in a van must provide proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a utility bill (dated within the last 3 months) and a valid photo ID (such as a driver's licence or passport).
• For those arriving in a van, please ensure you arrive before 3:00 PM to allow time for disposal.

If you bring children to the site you must ensure they are supervised at all times, this may mean remaining in your car with an appropriate adult.

We have a zero tolerance approach to verbal and physical abuse of our staff. Please respect our staff who are working hard to provide a service for you.

You must observe the site rules and the instructions of our staff at all times. If these rules are not followed, you will be asked to leave the site.

Sanitise your hands before and after touching items at the site, staff are spraying and cleaning handrails and bins but you can never be too careful.

We are introducing changes to our DIY waste disposal policies to better serve our community. Starting December 31st, 2023, please be aware of the following details:

Limited Free Allowance:

• Each household is entitled to a limited free allowance for DIY waste disposal.
• This allowance permits four single visits per household within any four-week period, allowing one visit per week.

Free Allowance Options: Choose one of the following options during each visit:

1. Up to two 50L bags of DIY Waste (that can be safely carried by the depositor).

OR

1. 1 single (unbagged) bulky waste item.

Charges for Excess Material or Additional Visits:

• Any excess DIY waste material, oversize DIY material, or visits beyond the household's free allowance will incur charges. Additional charges outside of free allowance as per below...

• A minimum charge of £16.00 applies for up to 100kg brought in a car
• A minimum charge of £32.00 applies for up to 200kg brought in any other vehicle
• If you bring bonded asbestos the charge is £272 per tonne, with a minimum charge of £54.40. Click here for more information.

Terms and Conditions:

1. The free allowance is provided exclusively to householders generating DIY waste resulting from their own domestic property DIY works.
2. Construction/demolition waste generated by works for which payment has been made will not be accepted.
3. Loose waste (e.g., soil/rubble) is ineligible for the free allowance; waste must be in bags.
4. A "bag" is defined as "a proprietary rubble bag from standard DIY stores that can be safely lifted by one person."
5. For large home renovation projects, we recommend considering the hire of a skip or a similar disposal method.
6. For the disposal of multiple bulky waste items, please use www.westlondonbulkywaste.com to book a paid home collection.

Implementation Support: To ensure a smooth transition, our team will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Contact Brent Customer Services on 020 8937 5050 for assistance.

All the items shown above will be subject to a charge of £160 a tonne. To calculate the charge your vehicle will be weighed when you arrive and when you’re ready to leave. Payment can only be made by a major Debit or Credit Card. Cash and cheques are NOT accepted.

- A minimum charge of £16.00 applies for up to 100kg brought in a car

- A minimum charge of £32.00 applies for up to 200kg brought in any other vehicle

- If you bring bonded asbestos the charge is £272 per tonne, with a minimum charge of £54.40. Click here for more information.

If you are bringing in a lot of mixed items including chargeable materials everything will be subject to the charges. If you sort the items in to chargeable and not chargeable before coming to the HRRC you can avoid paying a charge on everything and only pay for the weight of the chargeable items.

Upon arrival, please speak to a member of staff and inform them that you have chargeable items. They will direct you to the weighbridge to weigh your vehicle (this will be on the left side of the small single storey building in front of the site entrance). When you leave the site after you unloaded items, your vehicle needs to be weighed again and a site staff member will direct you where to go. The charge is calculated based on the difference between weight at arrival and departure.

Visiting in a van?

The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre is provided for Brent residents to dispose of their household waste and recycling. Commercial and trade waste is not accepted under any circumstances.

• Commercial vehicles are not permitted.
• Tail-lift vehicles and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are not permitted.
• Hire vans may be used by Brent residents up to twice per year and must be booked in advance.
• Loads must be unloaded within 30 minutes. If your load is considered too large to unload within this time, entry will be refused.
• All vans will be stopped on arrival and the contents inspected. If staff believe the waste is commercial or trade waste, entry will be refused.
• You must provide two forms of identification:
  • One photo ID (passport or driving licence).
  • One proof of address dated within the last three months (for example, a utility bill).
• Staff cannot make exceptions to these rules.

Important

Van access rules are strictly enforced to protect this service for local residents and prevent the unlawful disposal of commercial waste.

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abusive or threatening behaviour towards staff. Anyone behaving in this way will be refused entry and asked to leave the site.