Cowen Road Recycling Centre
Cowen Road, Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 5TW
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Gateshead, run by Gateshead Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
Winter hours from October to March are 8am to 5pm, while summer hours from April to September are 8am to 6pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 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 Cowen Road Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Gateshead Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
While cars may not need to book, all visits must be booked in advance according to some rules.
Who can use it?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is for residents of Gateshead only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address and vehicle registration.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Cowen Road Recycling Centre.
Vans require a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Rubble
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Liquid Chemicals
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Cowen Road Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Byker Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Prudhoe Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:30pm |
| Campground Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Brunswick Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Annfield Plain Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Cowen Road Recycling Centre
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Blaydon on Tyne, Whickham, Ryton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Stanley, County Durham, Birtley, Wallsend, Consett and Corbridge.
Questions about Cowen Road Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Cowen Road Recycling Centre?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Cowen Road Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Cowen Road Recycling Centre?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, rubble and wood. It does not take asbestos, business waste, commercial waste, liquid chemicals, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Cowen Road Recycling Centre?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is at Cowen Road, Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 5TW.
Who runs Cowen Road Recycling Centre?
Cowen Road Recycling Centre is run by Gateshead Council.