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Barnet – Summers Lane

020 8362 0752

Summers Lane
North Finchley
London
N12 0RF
United Kingdom

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Summers Lane RRC is an NLWA managed site.

51.606697, -0.1618414

Important notice

Restrictions are in place at all reuse and recycling centres to ensure social distancing guidelines can be adhered to and to make sure that residents are able to dispose of their waste safely.

A new booking system has been introduced to minimise queuing time but queues are still expected.

Please make sure you have a valid booking and have checked the conditions of entry before you leave home. These are in place to ensure the safety of site staff and visitors. If you do not comply with the conditions of entry you will be turned away from the site.

Opening hours and waste types accepted may be subject to change.

Conditions of entry

-Visitors will need a valid booking before they leave home (including for pedestrians and those on a bicycle), or entry will be refused

-For visits in a van, please make a booking here at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Proof of residency, such as a utility bill is required for van bookings

-A limited number of cars will be allowed on site at one time

-Pedestrians (and those on bicycles) will need a valid booking

-A phone booking system will be in place for those with no internet access

-A maximum of two people should leave the car when on site

-Visitors should keep 2m from other people when on site

-Site staff will not be available to help with unloading – please make sure you can carry your items by yourself

-Please treat staff with respect and follow staff instructions at all times 

-A list of accepted waste types is below

 

Entry requirements

Height barrier restriction: 1.85m

Van and trailer policy

For visits in a van, please make a booking here at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Proof of residency, such as a utility bill is required for van bookings

Commercial/trade waste

Trade (commercial) waste is not accepted at any of our RRCs. However, there are some local facilities that do accept trade waste, which you can find a list of here. Please note that this list has been provided in good faith, but should not be taken as exhaustive or as an endorsement of the companies listed.

Pedestrian access

Pedestrian access is available to the site.

Materials accepted

Aerosol

Aerosol
Batteries

Batteries

Bikes
Books

Books
Car batteries

Car batteries
cartons

Cartons
Cooking oil

Cooking oil
Food tins and drinks cans

Food tins and drinks cans
Fridges and freezers recycling

Fridges and freezers

furniture

Furniture
garden waste

Garden Waste
Gas bottles

Gas bottles
hardcore and rubble

Hardcore and rubble
kitchen appliances

Large appliances
Mixed glass bottles and jars icon

Mixed glass bottles and jars
Mixed light bulbs

Mixed light bulbs
Mixed paper and card icon

Mixed paper and card
Mixed plastic packaging icon

Mixed plastic packaging
Mobile phone

Mobile phones
plasterboard

Plasterboard
Printer cartridges

Printer cartridges
Scrap metal

Scrap metal
Small appliances icon

Small appliances
textiles

Textiles
TVs

TVs & monitors
tyres

Tyres
used engine oil

Used engine oil
wood timber

Wood & timber

Bicycle reuse scheme operating at this RRC

We currently have a bicycle reuse scheme in operation with Recycle your Cycle. Recycle your Cycle works with the UK prison service to provide training in the refurbishment of bicycles. Bicycles are then sold on through charity shops across the country (and also in the Reuse Shop Second Time Around).

Please note that any bicycles set aside at RRCs which are not suitable for reuse are recycled.

Soil and rubble policy

Each north London household can take up to six standard rubble sacks of soil and six standard rubble sacks of rubble to Summers Lane RRC each month. A standard rubble sack is 20” by 30” sack or equivalent.

Any household waste that is not recyclable or suitable for reuse should be placed in the container marked 'General Waste’.

Materials not accepted

Hard plastics

We do not accept hard plastics for recycling at this site unless the items are in a good condition and can be reused. Any reusable hard plastic items such as toys will be put aside for collection and delivery to the Second Time Around Shop at the Kings Road RRC. Any hard plastic item that is not reusable should be put into the container marked for disposal.

Asbestos

Asbestos is not accepted at this site. Asbestos is accepted at Hornsey Street RRC in Islington. You must pre-book with the site if you are planning to drop off asbestos. Full details can be found on the Hornsey Street RRC information page. 

Alternatively, a free asbestos collection can be ordered from the City of London through their hazardous waste collection and disposal service for London residents. 

Household and garden chemicals

Household and garden chemicals are not accepted at this site. The City of London provides a free hazardous waste collection service for residents in north London. For advice on hazardous waste such as household and garden chemicals please contact the City of London on 020 7332 3433 or visit their hazardous waste webpage. 

Unwanted paint

To dispose of paint please contact the City of London on 020 7332 3433 or visit their household hazardous waste webpage to organise a collection. Paint for reuse is not currently accepted owing to the risk of virus transmission.