Ambleside Recycling Centre
Rothay Holme, Ambleside, LA22 0HQ
Ambleside Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ambleside, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
Summer hours from April to October are 8am to 6pm. Winter hours from November to March are 8am to 4pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Ambleside Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors driving standard cars do not require an appointment. Vans and trailers need a permit, which is distinct from a booking.
Who can use it?
Ambleside Recycling Centre is for residents of Westmorland and Furness only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address (a Council Tax bill is recommended).
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Ambleside Recycling Centre.
Vans, pickups, and trailers exceeding 2m in length must have a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Acetylene
- Boat Flares
- Car Air Bags
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial WasteTrade waste is prohibited.
- Fireworks
- Plasterboard/Gypsum products
- Trade Waste
- Upholstered Domestic SeatingThere is limited capacity for POPs (check with staff).
Site rules
- This is a small facility, so consider using the Kendal site for large loads.
- Pedestrians must obtain a specific permit to gain entry.
Recycling centres near Ambleside Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Ulverston Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Penrith, Flusco Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Grange-over-Sands Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Thu to Sat 8am to 4pm; closed Mon to Wed and Sun |
| Sedbergh Recycling Centre | 19 miles | No booking needed | Thu, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 12:30pm; closed Mon to Wed and Fri |
| Millom Recycling Centre | 20 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
Towns near Ambleside Recycling Centre
Ambleside Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Kendal, Keswick, Broughton in Furness, Penrith, Millom, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cockermouth, Egremont and Cleator Moor.
Questions about Ambleside Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ambleside Recycling Centre?
Ambleside Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 6pm.
Is Ambleside Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ambleside Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Ambleside Recycling Centre?
Ambleside Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take acetylene, boat flares, car air bags, clinical waste, commercial waste, fireworks, Plasterboard/Gypsum products, trade waste and upholstered domestic seating.
Where is Ambleside Recycling Centre?
Ambleside Recycling Centre is at Rothay Holme, Ambleside, LA22 0HQ.
Who runs Ambleside Recycling Centre?
Ambleside Recycling Centre is run by Westmorland and Furness Council.