Householders recycling centre
Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, PE1 3TD
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.
It is run by a private company on behalf of the council.
Business waste is not accepted at this site. If you want to dispose
of business waste please visit our business waste page.
Opening Times
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Summer months
1st April to 30th September
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Open 7 days a week from 8am to 6pm
Late night opening until 8pm Mondays and Thursdays
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Winter months
1st October to 31st March
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Open 7 days a week from 8am to 4pm
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Special dates
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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
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Busy periods
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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.
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Please arrive 15 minutes before the stated closing time to
allow sufficient time to dispose of your
waste
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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
Asbestos disposal is limited. Please
visit our Asbestos
page for further information.
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.
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 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 - Tel 01733 348777 & 553388
- Sue Ryder Care - Tel 01733 235430
Working white goods can be taken to our WEEE Reuse facility
where they will be redistributed to charities and low income
families.