Recycling In East Grinstead
Ways to donate
Non-council collectors
East Grinstead Recycling Centre
High Grove, Imberhorne Ln, East Grinstead RH19 1TZ
For more information, such as opening times and what is accepted at this centre, visit the Council website.
Other ways to recycle
East Grinstead City Council provides three main recycling services, covering a wide range of everyday materials. But there are plenty of other items you can recycle locally that aren’t accepted through council collections. This page brings together everything you need to recycle more in East Grinstead.
Before exploring East Grinstead‑specific recycling opportunities, make sure you’re familiar with the council’s core services by visiting our West Sussex Recycling Hub.
Charity shops in East Grinstead
Non-council collectors in your area
Every second Saturday of the month, you can bring your old items down to the Glen Vue Community Hub to give them a second life. Items they can repair include bicycles, laptops, speakers, textiles as well as household and electrical goods. Follow their community Facebook page to keep up to date with their latest news.
Second life community shop
Second life is a fantastic second-hand shop located just outside of East Grinstead in Forest Row. They are a community-run charity who repair and re-purpose second hand clothing as well as supporting local community projects. To find out more visit their website.
All Tesco Extra or Co-op stores provide soft plastic recycling collection points. For East Grinstead, the Co-op in Forest Row is a convenient drop off location. You can check the Co-op websites for their full list of accepted items.
The nearest place to recycle your glasses and contact lenses is Specsavers or Boots Opticians.
Nearly all UK supermarkets offer battery recycling points, making it easy to drop off used batteries while you shop.
