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Western Road Reuse and Recycling Centre

Western Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6UG

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Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Alexandra Palace.
  • The nearest underground station is Wood Green.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Tuesday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Wednesday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Thursday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Friday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Saturday 08:45 - 16:15.
  • Sunday 08:45 - 16:15.

Vehicle Entrance and Exit

  • The vehicle entrance is located on Western Road.
  • There is at height restriction barrier just beyond the entrance.
  • The height restriction is 180cm (5ft 11inch).
  • The vehicle exit is located on Western Road and next to the pedestrian entrance.
  • During busier periods there may be a queue of vehicles into the recycling centre.

Outside Access (Pedestrian Entrance and Exit)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Western Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Level Change (Pedestrian Entrance and Exit)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Recycling Centre

  • There are unloading bays located either side of the access road.
  • There is step free access throughout the site.
  • There is a pedestrian walkway either side of the road as you pass the recycle bins.
  • There are between 1 and 10 deep steps, with handrails on both sides to access some of the skips.
  • A member of staff can provide assistance with unloading.

Office

  • The office is located to the right as you enter from the vehicle entrance.
  • The door to the office is single width.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a moderate ramp to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
  • The office does not have a hearing loop.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are available.