Chanters Recycling Centre
Chanters Industrial Estate, Arley Way, Atherton, M46 9BE
Chanters Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Atherton, run by Wigan Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 7:45pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- 8am to 8pm
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- 8am to 8pm
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Chanters Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Wigan Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Booking is mandatory for all vehicles, though standard cars may not need to book.
Who can use it?
Chanters Recycling Centre is for residents of Wigan only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Chanters Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers require a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosRequires a specific booking.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Chemicals
- Medical Waste
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted.
Site rules
- A 2-metre height barrier is in place.
- The facility is located in an industrial estate.
Recycling centres near Chanters Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Road Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm |
| Slag Lane Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Hurstwood Court Raikes Lane Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Kirkless Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Boysnope Wharf Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Lumns Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Chanters Recycling Centre
Questions about Chanters Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Chanters Recycling Centre?
Chanters Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 7:45pm.
Is Chanters Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Chanters Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On Boxing Day, it opens 8am to 8pm. On other bank holidays, it opens 8am to 8pm.
What can I take to Chanters Recycling Centre?
Chanters Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, wood and asbestos. It does not take ammunition, chemicals, medical waste and trade waste.
Where is Chanters Recycling Centre?
Chanters Recycling Centre is at Chanters Industrial Estate, Arley Way, Atherton, M46 9BE.
Who runs Chanters Recycling Centre?
Chanters Recycling Centre is run by Wigan Council.