Recycling Centre / Council
West Bridgford Recycling Centre
Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7BT
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 - 18:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7BT
- Location
- Nottingham
- Telephone
- 0300 5008080
- GPS
- 52.9216859, -1.1454269
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to West Bridgford Recycling Centre?
- Household batteries
- Car batteries (not EV traction batteries)
- Bicycles
- Books
- Cardboard
- Carpets (one room)
- Clothes and textiles
- Computers
- Cooking oil
- Used engine oil
- Household electrical appliances
- Domestic fridges and freezers (empty and with motors intact)
- Furniture
- Garden waste (small household quantities)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Glassware
- Fluorescent tubes and energy-saving bulbs
- Mattresses
- Scrap metal
- Mobile phones
- Empty or dried-out paint tins
- Plant pots
- Hardcore and rubble (DIY limits)
- Soil and gravel (DIY limits)
- Plasterboard (DIY limits)
- Camping-stove gas cylinders (maximum four)
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
For Nottinghamshire residents' own household waste, excluding Nottingham City residents. Small DIY allowance: two 50-litre bags or one item up to 2m × 0.75m × 0.7m per visit, with no more than four visits per household in four weeks. Waste from paid tradespeople is not eligible. Tell staff about damaged electricals when arriving.
Up to two 50-litre bags or one plasterboard sheet no larger than 1.2m × 2.4m per visit, within the four-visits-in-four-weeks DIY allowance.
Return ordinary supplier-owned gas bottles to their supplier; this allowance is for camping-stove cylinders.
Not accepted
- Asbestos
- Car tyres
- Trade and business waste
- Electric-vehicle traction batteries
- Animal waste and bedding
- Dead animals
- Fireworks
- Healthcare waste, needles and syringes
- Nappies and sanitary products
- Domestic heating-oil tanks
- Ragwort
- Waste from large renovations or landscaping, even if you did the work yourself
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes, single- or double-axle trailers up to 3m long and 2m wide behind a car or minibus. Vans and pick-ups cannot tow a trailer into the centres.
- Permit required
- Register the towing vehicle with Nottinghamshire County Council before visiting. Registration replaces the former paper-permit system; no physical permit is issued.
About this listing
Listing information
West Bridgford Recycling Centre is located at Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7BT. West Bridgford Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. West Bridgford Dump is controlled by Nottinghamshire Council Waste Management Services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Nottinghamshire? Browse the full list of Nottinghamshire Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to register my vehicle before visiting?
A: Yes, all vehicles must be registered in advance to ensure only eligible users access the recycling centre. You can register up to two vehicles per household.
Q: Can I use a hire van to bring waste?
A: Yes, hire vans are allowed but must be approved in advance. You must contact customer services at least 24 hours before your visit and bring your hire agreement with you.
Q: Is DIY waste accepted at the recycling centre?
A: Small amounts of DIY waste from minor home repairs are accepted within set limits. Large renovation or demolition waste is not permitted at recycling centres.
Q: Can I visit on foot, by bike, or with mobility assistance?
A: Yes, access is available for pedestrians, cyclists, and visitors with disabilities. Assistance and accessibility support can be arranged if needed.
Q: What should I prepare before arriving at the recycling centre?
A: Sort your waste before arrival to speed up your visit. Wear sturdy footwear, follow staff instructions, and place waste carefully into the correct containers.
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