Arkwright Street Recycling Centre
Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Oldham, run by Oldham Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 8pm
- Friday
- 8am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 8pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Open
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Arkwright Street Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Oldham Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Cars do not need to book, but vans and twin-axle trailers must book a slot.
Who can use it?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is for residents of The GMCA area: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale, plus Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Arkwright Street Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Oldham Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and twin-axle trailers require a permit account, which must be requested two working days before your initial visit.
What you can take
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- BatteriesThese must be deposited in specific recycling bins and never in general rubbish.
- VapesThese must be deposited in specific recycling bins and never in general rubbish.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Explosives
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Charges
Residents are restricted to a maximum of five rubble bags measuring 900mm by 600mm per trip.
Site rules
- Standard cars are limited to 52 visits annually, while vans and twin-axle trailers are restricted to 18 visits.
- Pedestrians are not permitted, and entry is restricted to bicycles and motor vehicles.
- A shop is available on site for those wishing to donate items in good condition.
- Individuals living in Wigan must use their own council facilities.
Recycling centres near Arkwright Street Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Vale Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Reliance Street Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Ash Road Droylsden Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Bayley Street Stalybridge Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Chichester Street Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Sandfold Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Arkwright Street Recycling Centre
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Chadderton, Oldham, Royton, Failsworth, Middleton, Shaw, Ashton-under-Lyne, Droylsden, Mossley, Milnrow, Audenshaw, Stalybridge, Rochdale, Heywood, Littleborough, Hadfield and Whitworth.
Questions about Arkwright Street Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Arkwright Street Recycling Centre?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Arkwright Street Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. It opens on Boxing Day and other bank holidays.
What can I take to Arkwright Street Recycling Centre?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre takes cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood, batteries and vapes. It does not take business waste, clinical waste, commercial waste, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Arkwright Street Recycling Centre?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is at Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ.
Who runs Arkwright Street Recycling Centre?
Arkwright Street Recycling Centre is run by Oldham Council.