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Householders Recycling Centre

This site operates free of charge for members of the public to dispose of their household waste, so that as much as possible can be recycled. Business waste is not accepted at this site, If you want to dispose of business waste please visit our business waste page.

Householders Recycling Centre
Welland Road
Dogsthorpe
Peterborough
PE1 3TD

Opening Times

Summer months - 1st April to 30th September.

Open 7 days a week from 8am to 6pm. Late night opening until 8pm Mondays and Thursdays.

Winter months - 1st October to 31st March.

Open 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm.

 

Special dates

 

Bank holidays; site closes at 4pm
Site closes at 12pm; Christmas Eve and 12 pm New Years Eve
Site closed; Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

Busy periods

 

The site tends to be busier at weekends, especially over the summer months. To avoid long queues it is advised to visit the site during the week or make use of the longer opening hours during the summer months.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the stated closing time to allow sufficient time to dispose of your waste   

Adverse weather conditions

Please be aware that sometimes the recycling centre may have to close at short notice due to bad weather conditions which can cause slippery surfaces and affect operations preventing safe access.

If in doubt, please phone Peterborough Direct on 01733 747474 for up to date information on the recycling centre, or save your visit for another day.

We accept the following items for recycling

Electrical Cardboard Cooking oil  Gas bottles
TVs and monitors  Paper Cartons  Mixed glass
Fridges and freezers  Newspapers and magazines Hardcore and rubble  Garden waste
Batteries Books Wood and timber  Mixed textiles
Small appliances Large tins Plasterboard  Paint
Large appliances Aerosols Soil  Plastic Bottles
Fluorescent tubes Food tins and drink cans  Used engine oil   
Low energy bulbs Scrap metal  Car batteries  
 Other waste      
 Household waste Household and garden chemicals Asbestos   

Waste is accepted at the site manager's discretion. If you want to find out more about the types and quantities of waste that we accept information is available on the Waste Disposal Policy page. If you are using a van or trailer to dispose of your waste you will need to apply for a permit.  These are free of charge and can be applied for online or over the phone.

Disposing of other items

Asbestos disposal is limited, please visit our Asbestos page for further information. Working white goods can be taken to our WEEE Reuse facility where they will be redistributed to charities and low income families.

If you are looking to dispose of furniture in a reasonable condition or working electrical white goods please consider passing these items on to a local charity.

The following charity shops are able to collect items:

  • Salvation Army - 01733 348777 & 553388
  • Sue Ryder Care - 01733 235430