The opening hours of the HWRC are as follows:

April to September - 08.00 to 19.00.

October to February - 08.00 to 16.00.

March - 08.00 to 17.00.

For further information and contact details, please use the following link: HWRC.

Although soil and rubble are not legally defined as household waste, Southampton City Council recognise that households may produce small quantities so 'Recycle at Rubbish Revived' in Endle Street will accept the equivalent of a medium-sized car boot full of waste (approximately the contents of six 30 litre bags), no more than an average of once per month per household.

Soil and rubble waste must be brought to the site bagged or boxed and then emptied directly into the corrrect container. The quantity restriction applies to whatever vehicle is being used to transport the material.

A height barrier (5ft 9"/ 1.75 metre) is in place to prevent misuse of the centre by trade vehicles. Please check your vehicle will be able to get under the barrier prior to visiting the site to avoid disappointment.

If you have a people carrier, 4 x 4 or transit type van it is unlikely you will be able to access the site except on Friday and Saturday morning, when the height barrier is up. Please note that transit vans and lorries will be checked by staff at the centre on these days to make sure the waste is not commercial.

Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council have jointly introduced a permit scheme at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the county to prevent traders using commercial vehicles to deposit trade waste. Trade waste should be recycled and disposed of via the many commercial outlets around the city, rather than at the tax payer’s expense.

These recently introduced changes will make visiting the sites much easier and safer for the bulk of residents who were finding the large number of vans using the sites were increasing waiting times, reduced site cleanliness and could at times be very intimidating. Residents will see the main advantages of these changes during the busy summer periods.

Residents who use a car to deposit their waste will be unaffected by the changes.

Residents who require to dispose of bulky items can either arrange for a bulky collection by calling Actionline on 023 8083 3005 or by hiring a van which will be allowed to deposit waste on production of a hire purchase agreement at the site.

It should be noted that vehicles greater than 3.5 tonnes in weight, and any trailers over 3m in length will be denied access as these vehicles create a health and safety risk on site. Small to medium sized trailers under 1.8m in length do not require a permit, trailers between 1.8m and 3m will require a trailer permit.

Residents who only have access to a commercial type vehicle for their domestic use, can still use the HWRC free of charge by obtaining 12 permits.

To obtain a van or trailer permit, please contact Hampshire County Council on 0845 603 5634 or use the links at the foot of the page.

Alternatively, information is also available at individual HWRC sites or from Actionline on 023 8083 3005.

There are several other HWRCs in the Southampton area, please use the following links for more information on the sites:

Grange Rd, Netley HWRC.

Normandy Way, Marchwood HWRC.

Shamblehurst Lane South, Hedge End HWRC.

Woodside Lane, Eastleigh HWRC.

The centre will not accept trade or commercial waste.

Transit vans and lorries will be checked by staff at the centre to make sure the waste is not commercial.

Trade waste should be recycled and disposed of via the many commercial outlets around the city, rather than at the tax payer’s expense.