Witley Community Recycling Centre

Coronavirus Community Recycling Centre update 19 July

In line with the Government's announcement regarding social distancing measures and step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown there will be a number of changes at the Community Recycling Centres across Surrey.

From 19 July Social distancing barriers will be removed and the number of car-parking spaces will revert to normal operation. Assistance for the elderly, disabled and infirm will also recommence, with the added requirement that site staff and residents, unless exempted under the pre 19 July 2021 restrictions, wear a face covering for the protection of both parties. Please make contact, upon arriving at site, with a member of site staff if you require help.

Social distancing measures will be removed from the 4 reuse shops currently open at Leatherhead, Shepperton, Earlswood and Witley (Witley; weekend opening only, also card payment only accepted), face masks will remain advisory.

From 22 July visitors to Epsom CRC can come without making a booking. The booking system trial has now ceased and bookings can only be made up to 19 July. Any bookings already taken after this date have been cancelled though visitors can still come to the site.

We ask that all visitors remain vigilant to the virus and respect the personal space of others while on site. In line with Government advice we would continue to suggest wearing a mask when visiting, as the sites can get crowded during busy periods.

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Opening times

  • Monday to Sunday - 8am to 4pm
  • The centre is open as usual on Bank Holidays with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day when the centre is closed.

Information for customers with disabilities

Assistance for the elderly, disabled and infirm is available on site, we respectively request that residents and staff, unless exempted under the pre 19 July 2021 restrictions, wear a face covering for the protection of both parties. Please make contact, upon arriving at site, with a member of site staff if you require help.

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Contact details

  • Address: Petworth Road, Witley, Surrey, GU8 5QW
  • Telephone: 01428 683 168 (If this number is busy or switches over to the fax, please try again later or contact SUEZ Surrey on 020 8329 1030).

For safety, pedestrians cannot walk into this centre.

What you can bring

  • Some waste is chargeable, before visiting Witley CRC please learn more about the charges for some non-household waste
  • You can bring chargeable waste to Witley CRC
  • Aerosols – If empty place in with cans. If still has contents, then could potentially be hazardous. Ask a member of staff where to place them
  • Black bag waste – sent for Energy recovery
  • Bottle tops – sent to various charities
  • Cans (mixed) – sent for recycling
  • Car batteries – sent for recycling
  • Cardboard (mixed) – sent for recycling
  • Carpet – recycling market limited
  • CDs, Books and DVDs – sent to various charities
  • Cooking oil – sent for recycling
  • Engine oil – sent for recycling
  • Fluorescent tubes – sent for recycling
  • Foil – no separate containers. Place in metal containers for recycling
  • Furniture – if in good condition (please ask), maybe suitable for reuse in our 'Revive' shops. If not suitable, place wood-based furniture (including MDF/chipboard) into the wood container and furniture with a high metal content into the metal container. For all other furniture please seek advice on site
  • Garden waste – sent for recycling
  • Gas bottles – sent for recycling (separate containers)
  • Glass bottles and jars - sent for recycling
  • Gypsum based products/plasterboard (Chargeable waste) – sent for recycling
  • Hardcore and rubble (Chargeable waste – separate containers) – sent for recycling
  • Hard plastics - no current outlets for recycling (market dependant)
  • Household batteries – sent for recycling
  • Household/Garden chemicals – need to go in Hazardous Waste containers (ask a member of staff)
  • Large electrical items (e.g., Fridge/Freezers) – sent for recycling
  • Mattresses – Trial mattress recycling project. Place in separate container
  • Metal (Ferrous/Non-ferrous) – sent for recycling
  • Mobile phones – sent to various charities
  • Small electrical items – sent for recycling
  • Paint (water-based/emulsion only) - collected and transferred to Guildford paint reuse shop
  • Paper and card (mixed) – sent for recycling
  • Plastic bottles (mixed) – sent for recycling
  • Printer cartridges – sent to various charities
  • Spectacles – sent to various charities
  • Tetra Pak cartons – sent for recycling
  • Textile banks – sent for recycling
  • TVs and Monitors – sent for recycling
  • Tyres (Chargeable waste) - sent for recycling
  • Water filters – sent for recycling
  • Wood/Timber – sent for recycling

What you cannot bring

Restrictions

Vehicles

Vans, pickups and trailers need a permit to access this centre.

If your permit does not show the registration number of your vehicle, you will also need to bring proof of residency in Surrey, and, if it is a hire vehicle, your hire documentation.

Visitors

No pedestrian access allowed on to this site.

Revive re-use shop

In line with the government's roadmap out of lockdown, Surrey County Council are pleased to announce that the Witley Revive re-use shop is now open, weekends only, in addition card payment only will be accepted.

Revive reuse shops sell pre-owned items for the home and garden, reducing waste and supporting local charities.

By donating and shopping at the Revive re-use shops you will be helping to:

  • Reduce waste and the associated disposal costs.
  • Maintain essential services within Surrey County Council as revenue raised in the shops is used to offset the running costs of the CRCs.
  • Raise money for local charities (10% of net profit is donated to charity).