Find places to recycle timber and wood near you

Find a nearby place for timber and wood

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How to recycle timber and wood

Offer usable timber first. At the recycling centre, keep wood separate from rubble, soil and general waste.

Possible recycling routes

Specialist recycling schemesReuse shops and centresHousehold waste recycling centres

Prepare timber and wood for recycling

• Remove glass and large metal fittings where safe
• Pull or bend over exposed nails
• Cut pieces only to the local size limit

What must stay out

Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

• Treated, painted and composite wood may use different containers
• Fencing removed by a tradesperson is business waste
• Tree branches belong with garden waste if the service accepts them

Types of site to check

These site types can list timber and wood. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

• Specialist recycling schemes

  Collection services for items that most household recycling bins cannot accept. Schemes can use shops, postal returns or limited public drop-off points.

• Reuse shops and centres

  Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.

• 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.

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  Household tables, chairs, sofas, beds, wardrobes, cabinets and similar large items.

• Garden waste

  Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants and small branches from household gardens.

• Plasterboard and gypsum

  Clean household plasterboard sheets, offcuts and gypsum-based board from small DIY work.

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Questions about recycling timber and wood

Where can I recycle timber and wood?

Enter your postcode in the local finder to search specialist recycling schemes and reuse shops and centres and 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 timber and wood for recycling?

Offer usable timber first. At the recycling centre, keep wood separate from rubble, soil and general waste.