Fareham Recycling Centre (Segensworth HWRC): Hours, How to Book, What to Bring
The official guide to Fareham's household waste recycling centre at Segensworth — booking, opening hours, accepted materials, and visitor information.
Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) — the local tip serving Fareham — is located on Barnes Wallis Road in Segensworth. It's the place for larger household waste items that won't fit in your weekly bin collection. Like all Hampshire HWRCs, you must book an appointment before visiting.
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Location and How to Get There
Address: Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre, Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5TS
Postcode: PO15 5TS
The site is in Segensworth, approximately 3–4 miles west of Fareham town centre. There is parking on site for cars and trailers.
Getting there: From Fareham town centre, head west towards Segensworth. The postcode PO15 5TS will get you there via sat-nav. The site is clearly signposted off Barnes Wallis Road.
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Opening Hours
The HWRC is open 7 days a week. Hours are typical for Hampshire HWRCs but may vary by season. Before your first visit, confirm the exact times by calling 02380 179 949 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm) or checking hwrc.hants.gov.uk, as opening hours can change seasonally.
Typical hours are:
- Summer: 9am–6pm
- Winter: 9am–4pm
With a 1pm–1:30pm closure for lunch daily.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
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Booking an Appointment (Mandatory)
You MUST book an appointment to visit the HWRC. Walk-ups are not accepted.
How to Book
Go to hwrc.hants.gov.uk and select Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre. Choose your date and time slot. Most slots are available within 7–14 days.
You can book online only. If you have questions, call 02380 179 949 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm).
Before Your Visit
Hampshire residents: You must register your vehicles online before your first visit. This is a one-time step.
Visit hwrc.hants.gov.uk or hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling for the full, current list of accepted materials and any restrictions.
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What You Can Take
The HWRC accepts most household waste items that are too large for bins, including:
- Garden waste
- Bulky items (furniture)
- Wood (treated, untreated, and mixed)
- Batteries (household and car)
- Gas bottles (propane and butane only, up to 15kg — NOT Calor brand)
- Engine oil (limit: 10 litres per household per 6 months, in sealed container)
- Paint (limit: 5 litres per household per month, in sealed container)
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Carpets
- Hazardous materials (some types accepted; check website)
This is not a complete list. The Hampshire County Council website has the full current list. Always check before your visit.
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What You Cannot Take
NOT accepted: Tyres (take to a garage or tyre centre), asbestos, explosives, fuel, Japanese knotweed, and some hazardous materials.
Check the website for the full list of prohibited items — this list can change.
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Fees
Household waste: Free for Hampshire residents
Non-Hampshire residents: £13.50 per visit
Chargeable items: Some items (soil, rubble, etc.) may incur charges depending on quantity. Ask staff on arrival if unsure.
Van/pickup/trailer permits: Required for commercial use; separate application process.
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Tips Before You Visit
- Book early during summer — June to August slots fill faster.
- Call ahead if you're unsure about an item — 02380 179 949 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm).
- Sort your waste at home if possible — it speeds up the tipping process.
- Don't bring prohibited items (tyres, asbestos, explosives) — staff will refuse them.
- Check your booking confirmation — it will have your time slot.
- Arrive a few minutes early — latecomers may lose their slot.
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Alternative Disposal Options
Garden waste: Segensworth HWRC accepts garden waste. Alternatively, Hampshire offers a separate garden waste collection subscription for regular collection.
Bulky items (sofa, cooker, bed frame): Some items can be collected from home by the council for a fee. Contact Hampshire County Council directly.
E-waste (fridges, TVs, computers): The HWRC accepts most electrical waste. Some retailers also accept items you're replacing.
Tyres: Take these to a local garage or dedicated tyre recycling centre — not the HWRC.
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Contact & More Information
- Booking & information: hwrc.hants.gov.uk
- Phone: 02380 179 949 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm)
- General waste queries: hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling
- Segensworth HWRC specific page: hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recyclingcentres/hwrcfinder/segensworth
Information checked July 2026. Please verify opening hours and accepted materials on the official Hampshire County Council website before visiting, as these can change seasonally.
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