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Barrowell Green Recycling Centre

Appointments and opening times

Barrowell Green Recycling Centre is the main centre for disposing of rubbish and recycling in Enfield.

Book an appointment

Currently you will need an appointment to visit Barrowell Green Recycling Centre, to ensure social distancing. You won’t be able to use the centre if you arrive without one.

You can book an appointment between:

Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm (April to September)
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 4pm (October to March)

Apply for a Barrowell Green Recycling Centre appointment

Find Barrowell Green Recycling Centre

You can find the centre at the following address:

Barrowell Recycling Centre
Barrowell Green
Enfield
N21 3AU

Barrowell Green Recycling Centre opening hours

You can book an appointment 7 days a week, but our opening hours change depending on the time of year.

Day	Open (April to September)	Open (October to March)
Monday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Tuesday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Wednesday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Thursday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Friday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Saturday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm
Sunday	8am to 6pm	8am to 4pm

To visit, you must agree to:

have a valid appointment
show a valid permit on entry for a van, trailer or pick-up truck, as well as your appointment
maintain a safe distance from other people
understand that site staff won't be available to help with unloading
bring only materials listed as accepted, outlined in What can I take to Barrowell Green (this is subject to change)

If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms or is self-isolating, don't enter the centre.

The centre is monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition, and CCTV cameras are in operation 24 hours a day.

Commercial vehicle permits

Commercial waste is not accepted at Barrowell Green Recycling Centre. However, you can bring household waste in a commercial vehicle if you have a vehicle permit.

Permits are free of charge, but you will need to apply for one before you visit as they can’t be applied for at the centre.

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

Vehicles that need a permit include:

vans
trailers
pick-up trucks
taxis and minibuses (unlicensed) with more than
seven seats
ambulances (unless in an emergency)

You will need to include the vehicle registration number, and the vehicle make, model and colour in your application.

Trailers

If you are towing a trailer, you will also need to include:

length of the trailer (in metres)
make, model and colour of the vehicle the trailer is attached to
make, model and colour of the trailer
number of axles of the trailer
vehicle registration of the trailer

Hired vehicles

If you will be hiring a vehicle, you will need to say this when applying.

Useful information about using your vehicle permit

Please read these few important details before applying for your permit:

You will still need to book an appointment slot to visit the centre
When arriving, you will need to show your permit and may be asked for photographic proof of identity
Vehicle permits don't guarantee access to dispose of your rubbish and recycling - normal site controls still apply
If your application is successful, you will get six permits per year for either the specified vehicle or for any hired vehicle
If you are using a hired vehicle, you will need to bring the hire documents as well as your permit to the centre
Permits are sent by post and should arrive within ten working days
If you have been unable to visit the centre and have any outstanding permits, these will be accepted

Apply for a free Barrowell Green vehicle permit

Important note - you must tell us if you change address or vehicle, otherwise your permits will be revoked. If you have lost or damaged your permit, we will replace it at our discretion. For more information, see our terms and conditions (PDF).