Barrowell Green Recycling Centre

What you can take to Barrowell Green

We accept most household recycling and rubbish that cannot be recycled or reused at Barrowell Green Recycling Centre. However, we do not accept commercial waste at any time.

Could your item be reused?

Before you recycle or throw something away, stop and think can someone else use it?

Our on-site Revive Shop accepts items that others can buy and use again. You can also shop there for second hand items.

Items we accept:

• Batteries – household and car
• Cans, tins and aerosols
• Cardboard
• Carpet and rugs
• Cooking and engine oil (up to 10 litres per month)
• Small electrical items (such as TVs, hairdryers, radios, irons)
• Food and drinks cartons (must be clean)
• Fridges and freezers (not large American style)
• Furniture (see POPs guidance)
• Garden waste (no plant pots or soil)
• Glass bottles and jars
• Lighting bulbs and tubes
• Paper
• Plasterboard and Gypsum (dry and free of timber or brick)
• Plastic bottles
• Rubbish (non-recyclable items only)
• Rubble and hardcore (up to 6 builder's sacks per household per month)
• Scrap metal
• Vapes
• Wood and timber (if DIY rubbish, up to 6 builder's sacks per household per month)

Items we do not accept:

• Asbestos
• Corrosive products
• Chemicals
• Paint
• Gas bottles
• Hazardous waste
• Plaster
• Plasterboard with other materials attached
• Tyres
• Wet plasterboard

Please note – sometimes we may not be able to accept certain items for recycling temporarily. You can still dispose of them at the site or find another recycling option.

Persistent Organic Pollutants

We now separate certain waste items that contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

Commercial vehicle permits

Barrowell Green Recycling Centre does not accept commercial waste.

If you’re bringing your own household waste to the site in a commercial-type vehicle, you must have a valid vehicle permit before you book your visit appointment.

Permits are free of charge.

Vehicles that need a permit:

• Vans
• Trailers
• Pick-up trucks
• Taxis and minibuses (unlicensed) with more than 7 seats
• Ambulances (unless in an emergency)

When applying, you will need to tell us your vehicle’s:

• registration number
• make, model and colour

You will still need to book an appointment to visit the centre, even with your vehicle permit.

Trailers

If you're towing a trailer, also include:

• trailer length (in metres)
• make, model and colour of both the trailer and towing vehicle
• make, model and colour of the trailer
• number of trailer axles
• trailer vehicle registration

Hiring a vehicle

If you’re hiring a vehicle, you will need to tell us this in your application. You will also need to bring the hire documents with you when you visit.

Important things to know

• You still need to book an appointment to visit the centre, even with a permit
• Bring your permit and photo ID when you arrive
• A permit does not guarantee you will be allowed to dispose of your waste – normal site rules still apply
• If approved, you will get 6 permits per year for your vehicle or any hired vehicle
• Permits are sent by post and should arrive within 10 working days
• If you change address or vehicle, you must tell us – otherwise your permits may be cancelled
• Lost or damaged permits may be replaced at our discretion

Apply for a free Barrowell Green vehicle permit

For more information, see our terms and conditions (PDF, 310.03 KB).

Revive shop

The Revive shop sells good-quality items donated by local people to help reduce waste and encourage recycling.

Before you recycle or throw something away, stop and think – could someone else use it?

Reusing items helps the environment by reducing the need to extract and process raw materials. This saves energy, reduces pollution and helps fight climate change. It also means people who cannot afford new things can still get what they need.

What you can donate:

• Antiques
• Artwork
• Bikes and bike parts
• Books, CDs and DVDs
• Camping equipment
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Garden items
• Ornaments, trinkets and glassware
• Toys and games
• Vinyl records

What we cannot accept:

• Items that are broken or very dirty
• Electrical items (we cannot currently safety test electrical items for resale)
• Anything offensive or racist

Visit the Revive Shop

Address:

Barrowell Green Recycling Centre
Barrowell Green
Enfield
N21 3AU

Opening hours

The Revive reuse shop is open from Tuesday to Saturday, between 8am and 4pm.

Buy from Revive

You can also buy items from the shop. Next time you are at the recycling centre, pop in and see what’s available.