Recycling Centre / Council

Wisbech Recycling Centre

Wood Walton Road PE28 4JH

Opening hours

Visit information

Monday
08:00 - 16:50
Tuesday
08:00 - 16:50
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:50
Thursday
08:00 - 16:50
Friday
08:00 - 16:50
Saturday
08:00 - 16:50
Sunday
08:00 - 16:50

Contact details

Address & Contact

Address
Wood Walton Road PE28 4JH
Location
Peterborough
Telephone
01945 582332
GPS
52.6506071, 0.1581836
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What can I take to Wisbech Recycling Centre?

  • Aerosols
  • Household and car batteries
  • Bicycles
  • Sorted household rubbish
  • Books
  • Bulky household items
  • Cardboard
  • Carpets
  • CDs, DVDs and tapes
  • Coffee pods
  • Clothes and textiles
  • Cooking oil
  • Electrical cables
  • Small and large household electrical appliances
  • TVs and monitors
  • Engine oil and filters
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Domestic fridges and freezers (not ammonia units)
  • Furniture and upholstered seating
  • Garden chemicals (small amounts in original packaging)
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Household DIY rubble and hardcore
  • Rigid plastics
  • Light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Scrap metal
  • Mobile phones
  • Paper
  • Clean plasterboard (household DIY)
  • Printer cartridges
  • Shoes
  • Soil and spent compost (not turf)
  • Wood
  • Vapes
  • Paint (up to 20 litres; larger amounts by prior agreement)
  • Petrol (prior agreement; maximum 5 litres per household per month)

This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.

For Cambridgeshire residents’ own household waste. Separate coffee pods from bags and put vapes in the dedicated container. Household DIY quantities are restricted; clean plasterboard must be free of other attached materials. Do not bring chemicals without confirming the permitted type with the council.

For more than 20 litres of paint, obtain council agreement before visiting.

Get council agreement before bringing petrol. Use a correctly labelled container stating PETROL and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, with a hazard symbol and capacity.

Not accepted

  • Business and contractor waste
  • Large construction or demolition loads
  • Car tyres
  • Diesel
  • Domestic heating oil
  • Japanese knotweed or contaminated soil
  • Ammonia fridges from vehicles, caravans or boats
  • Plastic bottles

ID and proof of address

When using a hired commercial-type vehicle or trailer, bring the hire paperwork and proof of Cambridgeshire address.

Trailers

Trailers accepted
Yes, up to 2.5m long excluding the towing mechanism, subject to the e-permit rules.
Permit required
Required for trailers over 1.5m long or over 570 litres capacity. A trailer of any size also records a visit when towed by an e-permit vehicle. The allowance is 12 visits in 12 months; carrying waste in both a permit vehicle and trailer uses two visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I make my trip to the recycling centre run smoothly?

A: Organise your waste before setting off and try to visit during quieter periods. Midday, weekends and bank holidays tend to be the busiest times.

Q: Are children allowed outside the vehicle?

A: Children under 12 must stay inside the vehicle while on-site. Anyone aged 12 or over can help unload, but must remain closely supervised by an adult.

Q: Do I need an e-permit for my vehicle or trailer?

A: An e-permit is required for commercial-style vehicles and larger trailers. Make sure you check the size restrictions beforehand and have your permit ready before you visit.

Q: How should I dispose of batteries?

A: Please place all household batteries in the dedicated battery bins provided. Keeping batteries separate helps prevent fires and protects staff and visitors.

Q: Can I use a driver-and-van service to drop off waste?

A: No. Waste must be brought by the person who produced it. Self-hire vans are allowed, as long as they meet the site’s size limits and the waste owner is present.

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