Thames Road Waste Transfer Station
COVID-19 National restrictions
A traffic control system will operate based on odd and even number plates. Car plates with odd numbers can use the sites on odd dates and even numbers on even dates.
Ensure your visit is essential and consider storing your waste safely until national restrictions have been eased. Delays are likely.
If you attend either site, you must wear a face-covering (unless exempt) and observe the strict social distancing measures.
| Day | Times open |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Friday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Saturday | 7.30am to 4pm |
| Sunday | 7.30am to 4pm |
Visiting the site
You need to wear a hard hat and a high visibility vest when you visit. We have very few to lend out, and charge a deposit for this.
Sometimes we have to close the site for around 20 minutes at a time to deal with a bulky articulated lorry load. If you wait patiently, we’ll open again as soon as possible.
If you’re a resident
You can throw away up to 500kg a year for free. If you go over this we’ll charge you for every extra 100kg using the guide below. We accept card payments only.
You’ll need a photo ID and proof of address to enter. A current driving licence will do for both, or you can bring a passport with a utility or council tax bill in the same name.
If you’re from a business
We’ll charge a minimum:
- £21.60 for garden waste
- £12 for construction waste
- £14.40 for wood waste or
- £29 for general waste.
Prices go up in bands of 100kg, and we accept card payments only.
You will need a waste carrier’s licence, please make sure it’s up to date and bring it with you.
Prices
| Waste type | Price per tonne (incl. VAT) | Minimum charge (100kg) |
|---|---|---|
| General (mixed) waste | £252 | £30 |
| Green (garden) waste | £107 | £23 |
| Wood waste | £123 | £15 |
| Paper and cardboard | Free* | Free* |
| Construction waste (hardcore) | £87.50 | £15.50 |
*single loads only, as agreed with site staff
Be organised
Please separate the waste before you visit to make it easy to calculate any cost and recycle as much as possible.