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Other ways to recycle

Swindon Road recycling centre

The recycling centre in Swindon Road houses facilities for the disposal of household waste.  Vans, whether or not privately owned, are not permitted.  Small household trailers are accepted but must not be detached from the vehicle, so the items will need to be liftable.  Staff on site are happy to assist with unloading where required.

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 7.30pm (summer time) and 7.30am to 6.30pm (winter time)
  • Saturdays - 7.30am to 4.00pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays - 9.00am to 1.00pm

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You can contact the recycling centre on 01242 264244.

What can I recycle at Swindon Road?

plastic bottles, garden waste, mixed glass bottles and jars, mixed textiles and clothes, cartons, wood and timber, large appliances, fluorescent tubes, fridges and freezers, batteries, low energy bulbs, used engine oil, car batteries, food tins and drink

    Please remember to wash and squash any plastic bottles and rinse out your tins and food containers.

    Items that cannot be accepted at the recycling centre:

    • DIY and builders' rubble, including asbestos
    • mattresses
    • tyres
    • paint
    • gas bottles
    • car parts
    • hazardous waste including asbestos
    • clinical waste
    • animal waste
    • trade waste
    • commercial waste

    If you are not using the recycling centre to deposit materials for recycling or composting and have a large load, you may find it easier to use the county council civic amenity site. The site is better equipped and has more capacity to receive large loads of household waste. The site also accepts types of waste not permitted at Swindon Road such as DIY rubble.

    Further information on waste and recycling