Darwen Recycling Centre
Spring Mount, Darwen, BB3 2AB
Darwen Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Darwen, run by Blackburn with Darwen Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 7pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 7pm
From April to September, the site is open 8am to 7pm. From October to March, it is open 8am to 5pm.
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?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Darwen Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Blackburn with Darwen Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must reserve a time slot online. Standard cars do not require an appointment.
Who can use it?
Darwen Recycling Centre is for residents of Blackburn with Darwen only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Darwen Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot online.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- AsbestosNot accepted at this site; special appointments are not available here.
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial/Trade Waste
- Explosives/Ammunition
- Gas Cylinders
- Tyres (Check with site for specific limits/charges)
Site rules
- You must provide proof of residency and your booking confirmation upon arrival.
- Visitors are required to separate their waste, and staff might check bags to prevent recyclable materials from going to landfill.
Recycling centres near Darwen Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Recycling Centre, BB2 | 4 miles | Not listed | Not listed |
| Haslingden Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Altham Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Chorley Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Hurstwood Court Raikes Lane Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Every Street Household Waste Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Darwen Recycling Centre
Darwen Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Darwen, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, Oswaldtwistle, Rishton, Haslingden, Accrington, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood, Ramsbottom, Chorley, Rawtenstall, Leyland and Padiham.
Questions about Darwen Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Darwen Recycling Centre?
Darwen Recycling Centre is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 7pm. It is closed on Tuesday.
Is Darwen Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Darwen Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Darwen Recycling Centre?
Darwen Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, Commercial/Trade waste, Explosives/Ammunition, gas cylinders and tyres (Check with site for specific limits/charges).
Where is Darwen Recycling Centre?
Darwen Recycling Centre is at Spring Mount, Darwen, BB3 2AB.
Who runs Darwen Recycling Centre?
Darwen Recycling Centre is run by Blackburn with Darwen Council.