Barrowell Green Recycling Centre

What can I take to Barrowell Green

We accept most types of rubbish and recycling at Barrowell Green Recycling Centre, but there are some items we do not accept.

We accept the following rubbish and recycling:

• Aerosols
• Bicycles
• Cans
• Cardboard and paper
• Cooking and engine oil (up to 10 litres per month)
• Electrical goods
• Food and drinks cartons (must be clean)
• Fridges and freezers (we don’t accept larger American style)
• Furniture
• Household and car batteries
• Household DIY rubbish (up to 6 builder's-type sacks per household per month)
• Garden waste
• Gas cookers
• Glass bottles only
• Gypsum (place in plasterboard container)
• Lighting tubes and energy saving light bulbs
• Plastic
• Plasterboard
• Rubble and hardcore (up to 6 builder's-type sacks per household per month)
• Scrap metal
• Wood (if DIY rubbish, up to 6 builder's-type sacks per household per month)

We’re sorry but we do not accept:

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

Please note – sometimes we might be temporarily unable to accept some items for recycling. You will still be able to dispose of them at our site, or you can choose to arrange another way of recycling them.

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 cannot 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 7 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 6 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 10 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, 310.03 KB).

Revive shop

Enfield’s Revive shop encourages reuse and recycling by selling items donated by residents.

Reuse and recycling helps protect the environment by reducing the need to extract, refine and process raw materials, which creates a lot of air and water pollution. It also saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, to help tackle climate change.

Items for sale often include:

• antiques
• artwork
• bikes and bike parts
• books, CDs and DVDs
• clothing
• furniture
• garden items
• ornaments, trinkets and glassware
• toys and games

Note about electrical items - Revive shop does not accept or sell electrical items as we are currently unable to do PAT testing.

Revive shop address and opening hours

Revive reuse shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 4pm.

The shop is located at Barrowell Green Recycling Centre:

Barrowell Recycling Centre
Barrowell Green
Enfield
N21 3AU

Edmonton EcoPark Reuse and Recycling Centre

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) opened their new Edmonton EcoPark Reuse and Recycling Centre on Monday 15 July.

Enfield residents can visit the site from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday.

Christmas and New Year opening hours

• Wednesday 25 December 2024 – Closed
• Thursday 26 December 2024 – Closed
• Wednesday 1 January 2025 – Closed

Site address

Edmonton EcoPark
Lee Park Way
London
N18 3AG

Pre-booking system

There is a temporary car booking system in place as we start to accept waste into this new site. You do not need to book in advance if you want to visit the centre by bicycle or on foot.

If you are coming in a van, trailer or stripped vehicle, you need to book in advance using our van booking system. This includes any vehicle without seats fitted in the back, such as minibuses with seats removed and crew cab type (pick-up) vehicles.

Further information

For details on how to get there, what items are accepted, and how to book, visit North London Waste Authority – Edmonton EcoPark.