Find out where you nearest recycling centre is and what you can recycle.
IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE
Most Household Waste Recycling Centres are open.
Click the Service Alert banner below to find out where is open and the restrictions that are in place.
Anyone in self isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must not visit HWRCs under any circumstances.
- The number of vehicles allowed on site will be restricted, and queuing times will be significantly higher.
- Cars only. No vans or large trailers.
- One person per vehicle (NB. Blue Badge holders will be able to be accompanied by one family member).
- Social distancing of at least 2 metres will be strictly enforced.
- Site Employees will not be able to assist with unloading.
- Sites will be open 8.00 am – 8.00 pm every day. If queues are excessive then further traffic may be stopped from joining from approximately 6:00pm (this may vary depending on the HWRC and queue size).
- If households have had COVID-19 symptoms then waste should be left for at least 72 hours before disposal and personal waste should be safely double bagged.
Thank you
Summer
1st April - 30th September
8:00 - 20:00
Winter
1st October - 31st March
8:00 - 17:00
Open everyday except
Christmas Day, Boxing Day
& New Year's Day
Avoid peak times. Weekends & bank holidays are the busiest.
Children and animals must stay in the vehicle at all times.
Protect yourself. Wear appropriate clothing, footwear & gloves.
Height barriers at entrances & exits. Please ask for assistance.
Trade, commercial and industrial waste
This type of waste is not permitted at Household Waste Recycling Centres, if we suspect you have trade waste your details may be passed on to enforcement authorities. If you have trade waste you can use the Trade Waste Recycling Service.
If someone transports your waste as part of their trade or to make money then they must be registered as a waste carrier with the Environment Agency. This is classed as trade waste and is not accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Use the S.C.R.A.P code when arranging for someone to collect waste from your home:
- Suspect – Reputable companies don't usually make direct approaches. If in any doubt, don't allow them to take your waste.
- Check – Ask for their waste carrier registration details, verify them and note down the registration number of the vehicle used to take your waste away.
- Refuse – Refuse unsolicited offers to have any rubbish taken away. Carry out your own research and choose who you wish to approach.
- Ask – Find out what is going to happen to your rubbish and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately. A legitimate, professional waste carrier who wants your business should not object to being asked reasonable questions.
- Paperwork – get a proper receipt containing the written information for your waste. Including what has been removed, where it's going and the company or tradesperson’s details.
We're looking for new innovative ideas to reuse or recycle more materials, scroll down for more information
Find out that you can recycling by clicking on your local Recycling Centre below:
Van Permit Scheme
If you are planning on using any of the following to access the Recycling Centre with household waste you will need to apply for a permit:
- A van
- An estate, hatchback, 4×4 or car with rear seats removed and or permanently blanked out side/rear windows
- Any ‘flatback’ or pick-up vehicle
- A trailer between 2 and 3 metres long
You cannot use a permit for trade waste.
Apply for a permit:
Recycling & Reuse Opportunities
Do you have an idea of how we can recycle or reuse more materials? Here are some of our partners who are helping us to turn waste into a resource.
Unwanted Furniture
Carpets
Old Baths, Shower Trays and Kitchen Sinks
Paint
Cooking Oil
We are working to increase the amount of items and materials that can be reused and recycled to maximise the potential of resources and reduce waste.
We'd like to hear from you if you have a proposal for an innovative idea of how you can work with us to reduce waste by reusing or recycling the everyday items that we see delivered to our Household Waste Recycling Centres.
We currently accept approximately 40 different material types at our Recycling Centres for recycling, diversion or disposal. We aim to ensure that resources are captured and given a new lease of life where possible, you can see some examples here.
If you are an organisation, project or community initiative with an idea that changes the way we think about waste and want to reuse or recycle unwanted materials from our Recycling Centres, then get in touch.