About W&S

W&S are a long established and well respected recycling company, operating in all market sectors ranging from individual site requirements through to major regional and mainland UK recycling contracts.

W&S Recycling derives its corporate name from the original registered name of Weymouth and Sherborne Recycling, named after the location of the two initial waste recycling centres managed by W&S proprietor Geoff Thompson after being awarded his first contract by Dorset County Council in 1988.

From the success of these small initial beginnings and under the focused leadership of Geoff Thompson W&S have expanded and operate multi HRC’s across Dorset and Oxfordshire, and additionally operate a nationwide WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) service for all market sectors both large and small. The W&S skip division operates a nationwide service for ferrous/non ferrous materials.

Why Choose W&S?

Fully qualified recycling specialists
Licensed sites that comply with current legislation
A turnkey solution to your waste disposal needs
Tailored waste disposal services to suit your requirements
Connections with local councils and waste authorities

Got a question? Take a look at our recycling FAQs!

Opening Hours

Please note that all Yeovil and Abbey Metals sites are currently closed. For general enquiries, please call 01202 675564, or for skips, please call 01202 979010.

Oxford Sites

Monday - Sunday: 8am - 4pm

Dorset Sites

Monday - Sunday: 9am - 6pm

October - April: Monday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Abbey Metals

May-September : Monday - Sunday: 9am - 6pm

Yeovil Pen Mill

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday: 8am - 12pm

Yeovil Gazelle Rd

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday: 8am - 12pm

Candys Lane, Poole

May-September : Monday - Sunday: 9am - 6pm

Kennington Rd, Poole

May-September : Monday - Sunday: 9am - 6pm

At local level W&S cater for additional waste streams which include cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, wood, inert, metal, plasterboard, asbestos and trade waste, with a comprehensive range of collection modules available.

W&S operate the most efficient cost effective and sustainable service by utilising our comprehensive fleet of vehicles. All operations are fully compliant, offering a transparent audit trail.

Waste Carriers Licence

Evidence of Insurance

Proud supporters of the Dorset Wildlife Trust

Proud Supporters of the Dorset Wildlife Trust

For more information about our waste disposal and recycling
services in your area, contact our team today on:

01202 675564

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Branch Finder

Locate your nearest household waste centre and scrap yard using the list below. Unsure of where your waste needs to go? Contact our team and we'll be more than happy to help. For your local council charges visit the Oxford Council and Dorset For You websites.