Find a recycling centre near you
Search UK council tips, recycling centres, clothes banks and other drop-off points. Check what each site accepts before you travel.
Explore recycling areas on the map
Select a mapped area to see its recycling centres, drop-off points and local finder.
Select a marker to open its area page. Markers group together when the map is zoomed out.
Browse recycling information
- All recycling locations
Addresses, opening details, accepted items and directions for 1,162 listed locations.
- What can I recycle?
Preparation and disposal guidance for 63 household item types.
- Recycling by area
Local pages for 809 areas with listed recycling points.
- Types of recycling point
Council tips, reuse services, bottle banks and other facility types.
- Recycling centre visit guides
Booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle rules, charges and safe alternatives.
Common items people need to recycle
- Glass bottles and jars480 listed locations
- Paper420 listed locations
- Metal cans and packaging396 listed locations
- Clothes390 listed locations
- Household batteries317 listed locations
- Scrap metal314 listed locations
- Cardboard301 listed locations
- Garden waste281 listed locations
- Electrical items237 listed locations
- Timber and wood227 listed locations
- Plastic bottles208 listed locations
- Shoes and footwear176 listed locations
Areas with recycling points
- Leeds4,388 mapped recycling points
- Bristol1,512 mapped recycling points
- Brighton and Hove646 mapped recycling points
- Camden594 mapped recycling points
- Wiltshire441 mapped recycling points
- Rother415 mapped recycling points
- Canterbury412 mapped recycling points
- Swindon council404 mapped recycling points
- Broxtowe396 mapped recycling points
- Cambridge376 mapped recycling points
- East Hertfordshire376 mapped recycling points
- Eastleigh376 mapped recycling points
- Perth and Kinross373 mapped recycling points
- Southwark363 mapped recycling points
- Guildford347 mapped recycling points
- New Forest346 mapped recycling points
Check before you travel
Opening hours and access rules can change. Some sites require proof of address, a permit or an advance booking. Use the official provider link on the location page to check the latest rules.
National recycling services
Some charities and take-back schemes collect or accept items across the UK.
Common recycling questions
- Do I need to book a visit to a recycling centre?
- Some councils require a booking. Others let residents visit during opening hours. Check the location page and the council website before you travel.
- Can I take a van or trailer to a council tip?
- Many councils have permit or booking rules for vans and trailers. Rules can also depend on the waste you carry. Check the council page for the site before your visit.
- Where can I recycle household batteries?
- Many supermarkets and shops have battery collection boxes. Household waste recycling centres also accept batteries. Keep loose lithium battery terminals covered with tape.