Recycling Centre / Council
Grantham Recycling Centre
Grantham NG31 7AS
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Grantham NG31 7AS
- Location
- Nottingham
- Telephone
- 01522 782070
- GPS
- 52.9080626, -0.649458
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Grantham Recycling Centre?
- Household batteries
- Books
- Cardboard
- Cooking oil (maximum 5 litres per vehicle per visit)
- Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
- Food tins, drink cans and aerosols
- Domestic fridges and freezers (no ammonia units)
- Garden waste
- Standard gas bottles (see conditions)
- Soil, rubble and plasterboard (household DIY limits)
- Household and garden chemicals (maximum 5 litres per vehicle per visit)
- Mattresses
- Glass bottles and jars
- Textiles and clothes
- Mobile phones
- Paint tins
- Paper
- Printer cartridges
- Scrap metal
- Small appliances
- TVs and monitors
- Engine oil (maximum 5 litres per vehicle per visit and 10 litres per month)
- Washing machines and dryers
- Wood
- Excess general household waste
- Car batteries
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Lincolnshire household waste only. The DIY allowance is a combined 100 litres of soil, rubble or plasterboard, or one item up to 2m × 0.75m × 0.7m, on up to four visits in four weeks. Return gas bottles to their supplier where possible; if no supplier is available, tell site staff before unloading. Helium canisters must be empty with the seal broken. Never put cylinders in general waste.
Not accepted
- Business waste
- Lithium traction batteries, including golf-cart batteries
- Ammonia or commercial fridges
- Motor-vehicle tyres
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes. Small trailers up to 1.8m long × 1.2m wide × 0.5m high do not need a permit. Larger trailers may be up to 3.6m × 1.8m × 0.5m with a permit. No raised cage sides or greedy boards.
- Permit required
- Yes for trailers exceeding the small-trailer limits, up to the maximum permitted dimensions. No for compliant small trailers.
About this listing
Listing information
Grantham Recycling Centre is located at Grantham NG31 7AS. Grantham Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Grantham Dump is controlled by North Lincolnshire Council waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Lincolnshire? Browse the full list of Lincolnshire Council Recycling Centres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I bring commercial or business waste?
A: No. Most recycling centres only accept household waste. Businesses usually need a separate waste disposal service.
Q: Are there items that I should never bring?
A: Yes. Hazardous materials like asbestos, chemicals, or untreated medical waste are not accepted at most sites for safety reasons.
Q: Do I need proof of address to use the site?
A: Many centres require a utility bill or ID showing you live in the local council area. This ensures the facility is used by residents only.
Q: Can I visit at any time without checking first?
A: No. Opening times vary, and some centres close unexpectedly for maintenance. Always check online or call ahead to avoid wasted trips.
Q: Are there limits on how much I can bring in one visit?
A: Yes. Most centres limit the amount per vehicle to keep the site safe and manageable for all users. Large loads may need multiple trips or special arrangements.
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