Barnet Summers Lane RRC

Site information

Summers Lane, North
Finchley London, N12 0AR

02074 642225

Pre-booking system

You do not need to book in advance if you want to visit this reuse and recycling centre by car, bicycle or on foot.

If you are coming in a van, trailer or stripped vehicle, you need to book in advance using our van booking system. This includes any vehicle without seats fitted in the back including minibuses with seats removed and crew cab type (pick-up) vehicles.

Pre-booking system

You do not need to book in advance if you want to visit this reuse and recycling centre by car, bicycle or on foot.

If you are coming in a van, trailer or stripped vehicle, you need to book in advance using our van booking system. This includes any vehicle without seats fitted in the back including minibuses with seats removed and crew cab type (pick-up) vehicles.

OPENING HOURS
Monday 8am-8pm
Tuesday 8am-8pm
Wednesday 8am-8pm
Thursday 8am-8pm
Friday 8am-8pm
Saturday 8am-8pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays 8:30am-8pm
Boxing day Closed
New Year’s day Closed
Note that the site may close briefly during opening hours to move containers.

Rules for visiting

Height barrier restriction: 1.75m.

Our team is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for our work. Our company culture is centred around supporting and valuing our employees. A happy and motivated team is essential for achieving our vision. At LondonEnergy, our success is based on the collective efforts of our team. We foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork where every voice is heard and every idea is valued.

Plan a visit

Height barrier restriction: 1.85m

Book a visit for a van or trailer

For visits in a van, trailer or stripped vehicle, please make a booking at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Proof of residency, such as a utility bill is required for van bookings.

Commercial/trade waste

Trade (commercial) waste is not accepted at any of our RRCs.

Free DIY materials

You can collect DIY materials like bricks, slabs, tiles or timber for free from this site. Please note that the materials change every week so we might not always have what you’re looking for. If you’d like to drop off or collect any DIY materials from this recycling centre, please speak to a member of staff. Unwanted but good condition materials can be dropped off at any recycling centre and will be made available through this scheme.

Restrictions on hardcore, rubble, soil and stones

Each north London household can take up to six standard rubble sacks to a recycling centre each month. This includes concrete, brick, stones, pebbles, sand and gravel. A standard rubble sack is 51cm by 76cm (20 inches by 30 inches) or equivalent.

Please note that you cannot bring the following

Each north London household can take DIY waste capable of fitting into two 50-litre bags, four times in any four week period. This includes concrete, brick, stones, pebbles, sand and gravel.

Asbestos is not accepted at this site. Asbestos is accepted at Hornsey Street RRC in Islington. You must pre-book with the site if you are planning to drop off asbestos. Full details can be found on the Hornsey Street RRC information page.

Alternatively, a free asbestos collection can be ordered from the City of London through their hazardous waste collection and disposal service for London residents.

Household and garden chemicals are not accepted at this site. The City of London provides a free hazardous waste collection service for residents in north London. For advice on hazardous waste such as household and garden chemicals please contact the City of London on 020 7332 3433.

Leftover water-based paint is accepted for reuse at Edmonton EcoPark Reuse and Recycling Centre. This leftover paint is also available for residents to take away for free from these sites. Solvent-based waste paint is classed as hazardous waste so needs to be handled by a specialist contractor. To dispose of solvent-based paint, please contact the City of London on 020 7332 3433 or visit their hazardous waste webpage to organise a free collection from your home.

Other information and services

Furniture provided at this RRC goes to the Reuse shop, located within the Kings Road RRC, Waltham Forest, where they are inspected and safety checked. Items in the shop are priced affordably offering residents the opportunity to get an item they need or want for a fraction of the cost if purchased new.

Furniture such as upholstered furniture without a fire label, with missing parts, damage that may make the item unsafe or which fail the quality inspection for any other reason will not be accepted at the shop, but will be sent for recycling where possible.

Eligible charities can take up to five tonnes of non-hazardous waste/recycling each year, free of charge, to three of our Reuse and Recycling Centres (RRCs): Summers Lane, Hornsey Street or South Access (in the London boroughs of Barnet, Islington and Waltham Forest respectively). Read more on Taking Charity Waste to one of the Centres

You can collect DIY materials like bricks, slabs, tiles or timber for free from this site. Please note that the materials change every week so we might not always have what you’re looking for. If you’d like to drop off or collect any DIY materials from this recycling centre, please speak to a member of staff. Unwanted materials in good condition can be dropped off at any reuse and recycling centre and will be made available through this scheme.