Household waste re-use and recycling centre

The reuse and recycling centre at Landmann Way, allows Lewisham borough residents only to dispose of bulky household and garden waste.

Key information

• Opening hours
• ID and proof of address needed
• Guidelines for visitors

Materials accepted

Opening hours

Spring/Summer: 1 April - 30 September

Autumn/Winter: 1 October - 31 March

ID and proof of address

We need proof that you live in the borough, so please bring original documents proving your ID and your address.

Proof of ID and address:

• driving licence
• Lewisham resident parking permit
• blue badge parking permit

Proof of address:

• gas, electricity or telephone bill, no more than four months old
• water bill, no more than 12 months old
• bank/credit card/ building society statement, no more than four months old
• current council rent book or council tenancy agreement
• council tax bill, less than 12 months old
• TV licence reminder or vehicle licence reminder, no more than 12 months old
• housing association tenancy agreement or housing association rent book.

Proof of identity:

• credit/debit card
• work ID
• gym membership with photo
• medical card
• national insurance card
• passport.

Guidelines

The following guidelines apply to all users:

• No trade waste allowed including waste removed by private contractor on behalf of a resident.
• Vans are allowed in four times per financial year only from the same address.
• Vans should seek entry to the site at least 30 minutes before closure.
• No trailers or open back vehicles.
• General DIY and garden waste is accepted.
• Asbestos or plasterboard is not accepted.
• No major DIY improvement waste such as wall removal, ceiling removal, bathroom suites, kitchen refurbishment, patios, roofs and central heating systems.
• All visitors to the site will be asked to provide proof of ID and address. Visitors who are unable to provide appropriate proof may be refused entry to the site.
• Visitors to the site enter at their own risk, must assume responsibility for their own health and safety and should dress appropriately.
• Staff will not remove items from vehicles unless a request for assistance is made.
• Walkways provided should be used and items must not be thrown from the floor into containers.

Re-use and recycling centres in neighbouring boroughs

There is usually a fixed charge for every visit by non-residents, which can differ from borough to borough. 
Bexley / Bromley / Greenwich / Southwark (external sites)