Barrow Recycling Centre
Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UY
Barrow Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Barrow-in-Furness, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm
Between April and October, the site stays open until 6pm, but from November to March, it typically shuts at 4pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Christmas/New Year Eve24 to 31 December
- Shorter hours
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Barrow Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors in regular cars do not need to reserve a slot.
Who can use it?
Barrow Recycling Centre is for residents of the Westmorland and Furness Council area only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Barrow Recycling Centre.
Vans, pickups, and trailers longer than 2m need a waste permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly taken at certain locations.
What it does not take
- Acetylene
- Boat Flares
- Car Air Bags
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Fireworks
- Household Plastics (Verify specific bin types on site)
- Upholstered Domestic Seating (Sofas, office chairs, beanbags - restricted due to POPs)
Site rules
- The site shuts daily from 11am to 12pm for staff breaks.
- Remove all personal information from electronic devices before bringing them for disposal.
Recycling centres near Barrow Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| Ulverston Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Grange-over-Sands Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Thu to Sat 8am to 4pm; closed Mon to Wed and Sun |
| Lancaster Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Fleetwood Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Carnforth Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Barrow Recycling Centre
Barrow Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Askam-in-Furness, Millom, Ulverston and Broughton in Furness.
Questions about Barrow Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Barrow Recycling Centre?
Barrow Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm.
Is Barrow Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Barrow Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It has shorter hours on Christmas/New Year Eve.
What can I take to Barrow Recycling Centre?
Barrow 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, household plastics (Verify specific bin types on site) and upholstered domestic seating (Sofas, office chairs, beanbags - restricted due to POPs).
Where is Barrow Recycling Centre?
Barrow Recycling Centre is at Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UY.
Who runs Barrow Recycling Centre?
Barrow Recycling Centre is run by Westmorland and Furness Council.