Recycling Centre Guidelines & Materials
Accepted Materials
♻️ Household Recycling:
Paper, Cardboard (flattened), Plastic Bottles & Hard Plastics, Glass Jars, Cans, and Aluminium Foil.
Paper, Cardboard (flattened), Plastic Bottles & Hard Plastics, Glass Jars, Cans, and Aluminium Foil.
🔋 Specialist Items:
Batteries (Car & Home), Electrical Goods (WEEE), Textiles, Cooking Oil, Engine Oil, and Paint (Mid/High VOC).
Batteries (Car & Home), Electrical Goods (WEEE), Textiles, Cooking Oil, Engine Oil, and Paint (Mid/High VOC).
🏡 Garden & Bulky:
Green Waste (leaves/grass), Wood (clean), Metals, White Goods, and Fridges/Freezers (standard size).
Green Waste (leaves/grass), Wood (clean), Metals, White Goods, and Fridges/Freezers (standard size).
⚠️ Prohibited Materials
The following items are not accepted at any of the borough's recycling centres:
- Asbestos & Chemicals
- Gas Cylinders
- Fire Extinguishers
- Tyres
- Plasterboard
- Low VOC or Trade Paint
- American Style Fridges
- Wheelie Bins
🕒 Seasonal Opening Hours
Summer: 1 April – 30 September.
Winter: 1 October – 31 March.
Please verify your local site's specific schedule before visiting.
Commercial & Trade Waste
Only registered businesses can access sites for disposal. Charges apply based on vehicle size or bin volume (e.g., 240L bin: £11.20 / Large Van: £33.60).
View Full Commercial Price List →Need help? Contact Environmental Services on 0330 056 1020
