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Recycling centre - the tip

Before visiting Longshot Lane or Smallmead it is important that you visit re3's website for more information about the sites, including opening times.

Opening hours

Please check the opening hours of the tip on re3's website.

Find opening hours for the tip

Commercial or commercial-type vehicles

Residents from Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham who visit a re3 recycling centre in a commercial or commercial-type vehicle (this includes vans, pick ups and vehicles with trailers) have to apply for a free permit at least a day ahead of every visit. A full list of the vehicles requiring a permit is available in re3’s Waste Acceptance Policy.

Apply for a commercial and commercial-type vehicle permit

The issuing of permits for commercial and commercial-type vehicles will help ensure that residents and firms that follow waste disposal regulations do not have to pay for traders that try to dump trade waste for free at re3 recycling centres.

Charges for some non-household waste - all vehicles

All vehicles will be checked on arrival at the re3 recycling centre and the following non-household waste items will now incur a charge:

  • soil and rubble
  • plasterboard
  • gas bottles
  • asbestos

Charges have been calculated to cover the cost of disposing of these items and are non-profit making. Payment can be made on site by pre-paid, debit or credit card only. A full list of charges is available in re3’s Waste Acceptance Policy.

Residents can still dispose of all other household waste free of charge at the re3 recycling centres.

Recycling centre residents’ permits

Only people paying their council tax to Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham can dispose of household waste and recycling at Longshot Lane and Smallmead.

Every household in these areas was posted a residents’ permit for use at the re3 recycling centres in summer 2016.

It's no longer necessary to have a residents’ permit to visit a re3 recycling centre if you live in the re3 area. Simply show ID and proof of address. Accepted proofs include a photocard driving licence, council tax or bank statement or credit card bill.

If you are a Bracknell Forest resident and have an e+ card the word ‘resident’ should be printed below the picture. You can use this.

Hazardous waste

For information on hazardous waste disposal, such as asbestos and household chemicals go to the hazardous waste section of the re3 website.

Locations

Longshot Lane

Longshot Lane
Bracknell
RG12 1RL

Smallmead

Smallmead
Island Road
Reading
RG2 0RP