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.

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.

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Browse recycling information

All recycling locations
Addresses, opening details, accepted items and directions for 1,157 listed locations.
What can I recycle?
Preparation and disposal guidance for 63 household item types.
Recycling by area
Local pages for 807 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 jars476 listed locations
Paper416 listed locations
Metal cans and packaging394 listed locations
Clothes390 listed locations
Household batteries316 listed locations
Scrap metal310 listed locations
Cardboard299 listed locations
Garden waste279 listed locations
Electrical items235 listed locations
Timber and wood226 listed locations
Plastic bottles206 listed locations
Shoes and footwear175 listed locations

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Areas with recycling points

Leeds4,374 mapped recycling points
Bristol1,508 mapped recycling points
Brighton and Hove645 mapped recycling points
Camden591 mapped recycling points
Wiltshire422 mapped recycling points
Rother415 mapped recycling points
Canterbury411 mapped recycling points
Swindon council404 mapped recycling points
Broxtowe395 mapped recycling points
Eastleigh374 mapped recycling points
Perth and Kinross372 mapped recycling points
Cambridge365 mapped recycling points
East Hertfordshire363 mapped recycling points
New Forest346 mapped recycling points
Southwark332 mapped recycling points
Guildford327 mapped recycling points

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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.

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National recycling services

Some charities and take-back schemes collect or accept items across the UK.

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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.