Smallmead Recycling Centre
Island Road, Reading, RG2 0RP
Opening hours
7 days; 8am-6pm (1 Oct-31 Mar), 8am-8pm (1 Apr-30 Sep); closes 4pm Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan. Booking required.
Our summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Booking: Required
Book with the council- Charges10 items charged
- VansPermit needed
What it costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (bricks, rubble, concrete, paving slabs, roof tiles, stones/gravel/sand) | £3.20 per 25 litre bag |
| Soil | £3.20 per 25 litre bag |
| Plasterboard / plaster or gypsum | £1.60 per 25 litre bag |
| Asbestos (bonded) | £8.40 per 20kg |
| Gas bottles (refillable) | £3.00 per item |
| Bathroom items (bath, sink, pedestal, toilet pan/cistern, shower tray/screen, bidet, cabinets) | £3.20 each |
Vans and trailers
Commercial vehicle permit needed for vans (excl. box vans), sign-written vehicles, pick-ups and cars with trailers per the re3 permit criteria chart; applied for through the booking system. Box vans and horse boxes not permitted. Cost not stated.