What time is Coventry's recycling and reuse centre open over Christmas and New Year 2024?

If you have a lot of rubbish to recycle after Christmas, you may need a visit to the tip



Christmas is a special time of year for indulging in food and drink and receiving presents. But if you're having get-togethers or you miss a bin collection, we're left with masses of rubbish to get rid of or to recycle.

The good news is that the Coventry Household Waste Recycling Centre (aka the tip) off London Road will be open most days at its usual times, and closures are only affected on the bank holidays during the Christmas and New Year Period.

The tip will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), and New Year's Day (January 1). However, it will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

To access the site, you will need to book via the Coventry City Council website here. You will not be allowed access without a pre-booking, and only cars, small vans, 4x4s, or cars with trailers are permitted. The centre is only open for residents in Coventry, so it is advised to bring proof of residency on arrival from a utility bill, council tax bill, or a driving license.

The types of vehicles not permitted on-site are listed here:

• any trailer over 2.10 metres (9ft 6in), including the tow bar
  
• any vehicle in excess of the weight restriction (3.5 tonnes)
  
• any vehicle in excess of the height restriction (6ft 9in or 2.05m)
  
• transit type vans - over 5.25m in length
  
• long wheel-based vans, double or twin-axle vans
  
• vans towing a trailer
  
• single cab, double cab, king cab pick ups - over 5.25m in length or towing a trailer
  
• 4 x 4 vehicles without rear side windows towing a trailer
  
• any vehicle with 8 seats or more towing a trailer

It is advised not to arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment. If you arrive outside of your booked time slot or traffic becomes dangerous, you may be asked to leave and return at a later time.

Click here for the full list of items accepted at Coventry's recycling centre. The city tip is located at Bar Rd, Coventry CV3 4AN.