Mobile recycling centre

Mobile recycling centre - Belgrave Road, South Norwood, 11am to 2pm Saturday 21 March 2026

We have launched mobile recycling centres that will travel around the borough to help residents recycle bulky items and reduce fly-tipping.

After 2 successful trials in Thornton Heath and Sanderstead, we are heading to South Norwood Croydon on Saturday 21 March 2026

Proof of address must be provided, this can be one of the following:

  • full or provisional UK driving licence
  • EU photocard driving licence
  • utility bill, (dated within last 3 months, not a mobile phone bill
  • bank or building society statement, (dated within last 3 months)
  • Council Tax bill (dated within last 12 months)
  • mortgage statement (dated within last 12 months)
  • benefit statement or letter, for example pension or Child Benefit, (dated within last 3 months)
  • HMRC document (not P45 or P60)

We recommend people walk items to the centre rather than driving. Parking could be very limited.

Date and location

Belgrave Road, South Norwood, 11am to 2pm Saturday 21 March 2026

What the centre will accept

You can bring up to 5 items.  We accept a full range of materials for recycling, as well as the following:

  • household waste in black bags
  • garden waste
  • small electrical goods
  • small bulky waste items
  • batteries and vapes
  • clean clothing

Please sort your waste into these groups before leaving home to reduce the amount of time spent on site.

What we do not accept

  • asbestos
  • chemicals
  • gas bottles, these can be taken back to the retailer or provider of the gas canisters.
  • paints or varnishes
  • tyres
  • Any type of liquid waste (any hazardous or non-hazardous waste material in liquid form)

For advice on how to dispose of these items and other types of hazardous waste, visit Corporation of London household waste collection or call the Corporation of London on 020 7332 3433.