Household waste and recycling centre

Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA) runs the waste, reuse and recycling centres used by residents and traders in the borough.

You can visit their sites at:

  • Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, SW18 1JS
  • Cringle Dock, Battersea, SW8 5BX

Cringle Dock is closed to the public in cars. Traders and residents in vans can still use the site.

Phone: 020 8871 2788
Email: [email protected]

Opening times

Check WRWA opening times:

Book a visit to Smugglers Way

If you are visiting the Smugglers Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre by car, you must book a slot in advance.

You do not need to book if you are:

  • on foot
  • using a bicycle
  • using a motorcycle

The booking system helps reduce traffic and waiting times at the site.

Book a slot.

Booking FAQs.

Check what materials you can take

You can see what materials are accepted at Smugglers Way Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

Last updated: 27 April 2026