Alnwick Recycling Centre
Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, NE66 2HT
Alnwick Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Alnwick, run by Northumberland County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 7:30pm
Summer hours from April to October are 8am to 7:30pm. Winter hours from November to March are 8am to 6pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Alnwick Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Standard cars do not require appointments. However, you must book a slot if you are bringing DIY waste or using a larger vehicle.
Who can use it?
Alnwick Recycling Centre is for residents of Northumberland only.
- What to bring
- Council Tax bill or driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Alnwick Recycling Centre.
Vans, trailers, and large 4x4 vehicles need a permit. These are free for residents but you must apply online.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Upholstered SeatingPersistent organic pollutants are found in some sofas, cushions, and armchairs; please use the specific containers provided for these items.
- Wood
Taken with limits
- DIY WasteYou must adhere to limits for plasterboard, soil, and rubble, which are usually capped at six bags or one car boot load per trip.
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at designated locations and requires a permit.
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial WasteThis site does not take commercial refuse.
- Liquid Chemicals
- Trade Waste
- Tyres (Chargeable or limited at specific sites)
Charges
There are limits on the amount of soil, rubble, and plasterboard you can bring, usually restricted to one car boot load or six bags per visit.
Recycling centres near Alnwick Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Mon and Fri to Sun 8am to 7:30pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Morpeth Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:30pm |
| Wooler Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking varies | Mon and Fri to Sun 8am to 7:30pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Ashington Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:30pm |
| Bebside Blyth Recycling Centre | 19 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:30pm |
| Kirkley West Thorn Ponteland Recycling Centre | 22 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon and Fri to Sun 8am to 7:30pm; closed Tue to Thu |
Towns near Alnwick Recycling Centre
Questions about Alnwick Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Alnwick Recycling Centre?
Alnwick Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 7:30pm.
Is Alnwick Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Alnwick Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Alnwick Recycling Centre?
Alnwick Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, gas bottles, glass, metals, paper, plastics, upholstered seating, wood and DIY waste. It does not take clinical waste, commercial waste, liquid chemicals, trade waste and tyres (Chargeable or limited at specific sites).
Where is Alnwick Recycling Centre?
Alnwick Recycling Centre is at Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, NE66 2HT.
Who runs Alnwick Recycling Centre?
Alnwick Recycling Centre is run by Northumberland County Council.