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Hartlepool Borough Council

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Hartlepool Borough Council provides one Household Waste Recycling Centre at Burn Road for residents disposing of household waste. Its current guidance says trade or commercial waste is not accepted and asks visitors to show photo ID and proof of address on arrival. Check the council’s site guidance before travelling.

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Hartlepool Recycling CentreRecycling Centre / CouncilBurn Road, Hartlepool TS25 1PL

Book Burn Road before travelling

All visits require advance booking under the system introduced on 8 April 2026. Burn Road normally opens Wednesday to Sunday. Check seasonal closing times; last entry is ten minutes before closing. Short safety closures may occur while skips are compacted.

Free DIY allowance and charges

Residents can bring qualifying household DIY waste once a week: up to 100 litres or one item no larger than 2m × 0.75m × 0.7m. Charges apply above the allowance. Declare chargeable materials at the site office and pay by card. Mixed waste bags are not accepted.

Asbestos needs preparation

Obtain the council’s specialist asbestos bags before the disposal visit and follow its double-bagging instructions. Quantity, size and weight restrictions apply. Check the full guidance before packaging or transporting asbestos.

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About Hartlepool Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council operates one recycling centre for residents. When visiting, you must stop at the site office for assistance and declare any chargeable waste. Staff will check your photographic ID and proof of address to confirm residency, as address checks are undertaken to ensure only Hartlepool residents use the site. All visits must be booked in advance. Cars, taxis, vans under 2m and trailers no longer than 2.4m can use the site, subject to the council’s restrictions. Sign-written commercial vehicles, flatbacks, tippers and vans towing trailers are not allowed.

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Official Hartlepool Borough Council guidance

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