Ipswich Recycling Centre
Portman's Walk, Ipswich, IP1 2DW
Opening hours
Apr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; 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- Charges6 items charged
- VansNo permit scheme
What it costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hardcore, rubble and soil | £2.06 per 25 litres, up to ten bags (minimum charge £2) |
| Hardcore, rubble and soil - larger amounts | £2.58 per 25L over ten bags; £25.76 half transit van; £51.52 full transit; £103.03 double wheeled van as stated |
| Plasterboard | £2.58 per sheet, first 3 sheets (standard 1.2 x 2.4m) |
| Plasterboard - larger amounts | £5.15 per sheet for 4+; £51.52 half transit; £103.03 full transit; £206.06 double wheeled van as stated |
| Ceramic toilet bowl, cistern, single sink, sink pedestal, small shower tray | £2.06 each |
| Ceramic double sink, large shower tray | £4.12 each |
Vans and trailers
No permit scheme stated; all visits need a booking with vehicle registration (ANPR). Free DIY visits tracked by vehicle registration. Trade customers max two bookings per 7 days.
Other Suffolk tips
- Bury St Edmunds Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Plasterboard; charity re-use shop]
- Felixstowe Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required
- Foxhall Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Plasterboard; charity re-use shop]
- Hadleigh Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required
- Haverhill Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Plasterboard]
- Leiston Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Possible closures autumn/winter 2026 for Sizewell C works]
- Lowestoft Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Plasterboard]
- Mildenhall Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required
- Stowmarket Recycling CentreApr-Sep 9am-5pm (Thu to 7pm May-Aug); Oct-Mar 9am-4pm; closed Wednesdays; Sun and bank holidays as other days; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; booking required [Plasterboard]