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Lancashire Council

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Lancashire County Council’s current directory lists 16 recycling centres across the county: Altham, Barnoldswick, Burnley, Burscough, Carnforth, Chorley, Clitheroe, Farington, Fleetwood, Garstang, Haslingden, Lancaster, Longridge, Lytham, Preston and Skelmersdale. The spread runs from Carnforth and Lancaster in the north-west through Preston and Chorley to Lytham and Skelmersdale in the south.

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Booking for vans and trailers

You must book when visiting a Lancashire recycling centre in a van or with any trailer. This includes car-derived vans, campervans and motorhomes under the council’s vehicle definitions. Bookings are limited to 12 per year. Show your confirmation email on arrival, and bring the hire agreement when using a hired vehicle.

Vehicles and access restrictions

Pedestrians cannot enter. Vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 3.5 tonnes or more, trailers longer than 3m, vehicles or trailers with tipping mechanisms, and agricultural vehicles are excluded. Trade waste is not accepted. Staff may request the vehicle’s V5C document to confirm eligibility.

Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen operate separate services with their own access policies.

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Use the council’s materials guide to check whether your chosen centre accepts your load and whether any preparation or quantity restrictions apply.

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About Lancashire Council

Lancashire County Council runs 16 household waste recycling centres across the county, providing residents with accessible facilities to recycle and dispose of unwanted items responsibly. These sites accept a wide range of household waste, from garden cuttings to electrical goods, helping reduce rubbish and increase recycling rates. Staff are available to assist visitors where needed, and the centres play a vital role in supporting Lancashire’s environmental goals, encouraging residents to recycle more and waste less every day.

For a full overview of recycling centres across the UK and Ireland, visit our main recycling centres directory.

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