Stafferton Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre, Maidenhead

Alert

For the use of residents of the Royal Borough only. You will be asked to produce your Advantage Card as proof of residency. Alternatively, you can produce photo ID together with proof of residency such as a council tax statement or utility bill. Please display proof of residency on your dashboard for crews to see.

This site is accessible by vehicle only. Pedestrians are not allowed to carry waste onto the site.  

Height restriction

Please note there is a height restriction barrier which operates at 2.1m or 6'9''.

In addition, trailers are admitted to the site but as large vehicles are unable to manoeuvre safely on site and can block access for other users, the maximum size of trailer permitted is 2m x 1.3m wide. The maximum length for vans and cars with trailers is 5.56m. 

Address

Stafferton Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Stafferton Way, Maidenhead SL6 1AY. Follow signs for the Civic Amenity Centre.

Location

Stafferton Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre, Maidenhead

Opening times

The site is open seven days a week and only closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Month Opening time Last entry time
April - September 8am 7.45pm
October - March 8am 4.15pm
Important

Van permit required: Every time you visit with a van or commercial-type vehicle to dispose of your own household waste and recycling at the Stafferton Way (HWRC) site, will need to apply for a van permit.

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Items accepted

All domestic waste is accepted at Stafferton Way HWRC.

Items accepted for recycling

Please ensure any food appliances are emptied of all food. Any units received that contain food or contamination may be rejected.

  • Aluminium and plastic coffee pods.
  • Batteries - household.
  • Cardboard and paper.
  • DVDs.
  • Fluorescent tubes and electrical bulbs.
  • Green garden waste.
  • Glass.
  • Hardcore and soil.
  • Large electrical items such as washing machines, fridges, and other large kitchen appliances.
  • Metal.
  • Mobility aids – crutches, walking frames (please check if you can return to the NHS first).
  • Motor oil.
  • Paint.
  • Paper and card.
  • Plastic (except plastic bags and film).
  • Scrap metal.
  • Small electrical items such as toasters, microwaves, irons, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners and other small household electricals.
  • Television and computer display screens.
  • Textiles and shoes.
  • Vapes.
  • Wood.

We can accept the following items, but they cannot be recycled

  • Bulky items such as furniture and large toys.
  • Car batteries.
  • Carpets.
  • Chemicals.
  • Gas cylinders – always hand to a member of staff.
  • Hard plastics.
  • Mattresses.
  • Plasterboard.
  • Asbestos and Artex Coated Plasterboard – this must be double wrapped and labelled asbestos waste. Please use a red inner bag with asbestos warnings and a clear outer bag. Alternatively wrap in suitable polythene sheeting (1000-gauge) and label accordingly. No more than three sheets (e.g.2m x 1m) or sacks of cement bonded asbestos can be taken to Stafferton Way. Avoid breaking up large pieces of asbestos waste.

Home improvements

If you are carrying out your own home improvements, we can accept the equivalent of one car boot load (six sacks) per trip, per month.

Excluded waste streams that cannot be accepted

We cannot accept excluded items under any circumstances, and anyone bringing these to the site will be asked to take them away with them.

  • Car tyres.
  • Clinical waste.
  • Demolition and construction including Celotex or any other insulation.
  • Hazardous waste.
  • Ink and toner cartridges.
  • Lithium fridges.
  • Loft insulation and Celotex.
  • Oils.
  • UPVC windows and door frames.

Gas cylinders

Gas cylinders should never be put into rubbish or recycling bins as there is a high risk of fire if the cylinder is crushed or punctured. You should always approach the supplier of the gas cylinder first, before bringing it to Stafferton Way HWRC.  

Gas cylinders, including helium and fast gas cannisters, should always be handed to a member of staff at the site for safety.

Additional information

Site rules

Stafferton Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre has heavy machinery operating and a constant flow of traffic. Rules are in place to make sure your visit is as quick, easy and safe as possible. 

The following site rules must be followed at all times. Failure to comply with these rules may result in being refused entry or directed to leave the site immediately.

  • The site is accessible by vehicle only. Pedestrians are not allowed to carry waste onto the site.
  • A speed limit of 5 mph applies. 
  • No idle engines - please turn your engine off while your vehicle is stationary. 
  • No smoking or vaping is permitted on site - this includes inside vehicles. 
  • Do not use mobile phones on site - you may be asked to leave if seen using a mobile phone other than to show a van permit to staff. 
  • Do not wear earbuds/headphones on site. 
  • Site users must always take precautions, as others may be crossing to dispose of their waste in the correct bays. 
  • Park in the bays/area provided. 
  • Use marked pedestrian walkways and crossings. 
  • Follow instructions given by site operatives, signs, notices and markings. 
  • Ask site staff for advice and assistance, if needed. 
  • Report any hazards to site staff immediately.  
  • If first aid is needed, approach site staff. 
  • Wear sensible footwear that encloses and protects your feet.  
  • Children under the age of 16 and animals must always remain in vehicles. 
  • Verbal abuse and physical violence towards any of our staff or other site users will not be tolerated. Users responsible for this kind of behaviour will be reported to the police and banned from using our site. 
  • Do not loiter at the site. 
  • If you hear the fire alarm, exit your vehicle, and make your way to the assembly point, located near the main gates. 
  • Only authorised contractors may remove materials.