Millhams Community Recycling Centre

 

Millhams Community Recycling Centre is Bournemouth's Civic Amenity Site and is accessed via the A348 Ringwood Road at Longham (Sat nav BH11 9LQ. Site entrance is just before the bridge over the Stour if coming from the Bournemouth direction).

 

Waste which is taken to Millhams is reused, recycled or composted, instead of going to landfill. The site features colour coded signage for the different waste areas to make visits easier for residents.

 

Proof of Bournemouth residency is required for entry into Millhams. Your proof of residency can be a Bournemouth Council Tax statement or photo-card driving licence. 

 

What waste can I take to Millhams?

• Large household items such as fridges, computers, televisions, mattresses and furniture
• Garden waste
• All kinds of wood and metal items
• Tyres
• Paints, garden pesticides and chemicals
• Rubble/soil - limited to six medium sized sacks/car boot load per week
• Car batteries, household batteries, oil and gas bottles
• Light bulbs and flourescent tubes
• Textiles - clothes, shoes, linen
• Books and CDs
• Excess recycling - paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles
• Excess household refuse

What are the opening times?

Millhams is open:

8am - 7pm from April 1 - October 31

8am - 5pm from November 1 - March 31

Please note the site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

 

Where is Millhams Community Recycling Centre?

Millhams Community Recycling Centre is at Kinson accessed via the A348 Ringwood Road at Longham (Sat nav BH11 9LQ. Site entrance is just before the bridge over the Stour if coming from the Bournemouth direction).

 

Staying safe when visiting the centre

Should you require help during your visit please ask an attendant who will be happy to assist you, provided it is safe to do so.

Please Remember - Millhams Community Recycling Centre is a working site.

Please adhere to safety guidance given by signs and site staff at all times. Children and pets must remain in the vehicle at all times.

 

Millhams Residential Permit Scheme

Please note that vans, trucks, lorries or any other vehicle which is not a domestic/family car will not be allowed entry into Millhams. However a residential permit scheme is running for those residents who have a van as their only mode of transport so they can dispose of your domestic waste. To be eligible to apply for a permit, you must be able to meet the following criteria:

• The Vehicle is your only means of transport – DVLA checks may be carried out
• The vehicle must be registered to a Bournemouth residential address and not to a business
• The vehicle should only be insured for social, domestic and pleasure purposes 
• The vehicle must have a valid MOT certificate
• The vehicle must be registered, insured and taxed as a domestic vehicle, for domestic use only
• You must be able to provide the MOT, Form V5 and current insurance certificate
• The vehicle must not be sign written

To apply for a permit please call Customer Services on 01202 451199.

 

Non Bournemouth residents using Millhams

East Dorset residents living in the areas of Ferndown, St Leonard’s, St Ives, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Verwood, Longham, West Parley and Stapehill can now have unlimited access to the site as long as they bring their Council Tax bill with them. This replaces the voucher scheme which had been in place previously.

 

Millhams can also take your Commercial Waste

Millhams Community Recycling Centre can now take trade waste for disposal on a paid-for basis.

 

Trade waste prices:

Minimum charge for up to half a tonne	£42.00
Minimum charge for half a tonne up to one tonne	£88.00
Price per tonne	£88.00

 

All prices are subject to VAT and may be subject to further review.

Please contact W&S recycling on 01202 581191 for more details.

 

Contact us

If you require any further information please contact Customer Services on 451199 or alternatively email the recycling team.|