Find places to recycle bricks, rubble and hardcore near you
Small amounts of household DIY waste such as bricks, concrete, tiles, stones and rubble.
Other names include broken bricks, building rubble, concrete, hardcore, tiles.
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How to recycle bricks, rubble and hardcore
Keep rubble separate from plasterboard, soil, wood and general waste. Check charges and limits before loading your vehicle.
- Possible recycling routes
- Household waste recycling centres
Prepare bricks, rubble and hardcore for recycling
- Sort out plasterboard, wood and soil
- Use manageable bags or containers
- Check vehicle weight and site limits
What must stay out
Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.
- Councils can charge for some DIY waste
- Quantity, visit and vehicle limits can apply
- Waste made by a tradesperson is business waste
Types of site to check
These site types can list bricks, rubble and hardcore. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.
- Household waste recycling centres
Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.
Collection and take-back services
These services may offer another route when a local site does not list the item.
- Find your local council
GOV.UK sends you to the council that manages household recycling and waste services for your postcode.
Related item guides
- Bathroom suites
Household toilets, sinks, baths, shower trays and related ceramic or acrylic fittings.
- Plasterboard and gypsum
Clean household plasterboard sheets, offcuts and gypsum-based board from small DIY work.
- Soil and turf
Small household quantities of clean garden soil, turf and subsoil.
- Timber and wood
Household timber offcuts, untreated wood, boards, doors and dismantled wooden fittings.
Questions about recycling bricks, rubble and hardcore
- Where can I recycle bricks, rubble and hardcore?
- Enter your postcode in the local finder to search household waste recycling centres near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
- How should I prepare bricks, rubble and hardcore for recycling?
- Keep rubble separate from plasterboard, soil, wood and general waste. Check charges and limits before loading your vehicle.
Sources for this guide
- Dispose of household waste
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026
- Recycle an item
Recycle Now · Reviewed 14 August 2026