Summers Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre
Summers Lane (North Finchley) tip, Porters Lane, Summers Lane, North Finchley, London, N12 0RF. Run by North London Waste Authority.
No booking needed
No booking needed by car, bike or on foot; vans, trailers and stripped vehicles must book.
Opening times
| Monday to Sunday | 9am to 4pm |
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Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Open bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Vans, trailers and permits
- Vans and stripped vehicles (no rear seats, including pick-ups) must book at least 24 hours ahead using the van booking system; six van bookings per resident a year; bring proof of residency.
- Trailers must be booked at least 24 hours ahead using the van booking system.
Before you visit
- DIY waste (hardcore, rubble, soil and stones) is limited to two 50-litre bags, four times in any four-week period per household.
- Arriving within 15 minutes of closing with a lot to unload, or behind a queue, you may be turned away.
- Asbestos is not accepted here; it is accepted (pre-booked) at Hornsey Street RRC.
- Household and garden chemicals are not accepted.
Nearest other tips
- Western Road (Haringey) 3.7 km
- Barrowell Green (Winchmore Hill) 5.2 km
- Regis Road (Kentish Town) 6.5 km
- Hornsey Street (Islington) 7.3 km
- Edmonton EcoPark 8.7 km
Bin day near Summers Lane
Barnet Council collects the bins here.
Source: nlwa.gov.uk, checked 2 October 2026. All North London (NLWA) tips