Gainsborough Recycling Centre
Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AF
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Gainsborough, run by Lincolnshire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 8am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 4pm
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?
No. You can visit Gainsborough Recycling Centre without booking.
Who can use it?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is for residents of Lincolnshire only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Gainsborough Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Lincolnshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, large trailers, and certain 4x4s classified as light goods vehicles require a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Explosives
- Gas Cylinders
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Vehicles are subject to a height limit of two metres.
- Staff may shut the entrance shortly before the scheduled closing time to finish processing remaining visitors.
Recycling centres near Gainsborough Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton-in-Lindsey Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Messingham Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Mon to Fri |
| Retford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Belton Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Scunthorpe Recycling Centre | 14 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Brigg Recycling Centre | 15 miles | No booking needed | Wed to Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Mon and Tue |
Towns near Gainsborough Recycling Centre
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Gainsborough, Kirton in Lindsey, Epworth, Retford, Saxilby, Tuxford, Lincoln, Bracebridge and North Hykeham.
Questions about Gainsborough Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Gainsborough Recycling Centre?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday, 8am to 4pm. It is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Is Gainsborough Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Gainsborough Recycling Centre?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take ammunition, asbestos, clinical waste, commercial waste, explosives, gas cylinders, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Gainsborough Recycling Centre?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is at Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AF.
Who runs Gainsborough Recycling Centre?
Gainsborough Recycling Centre is run by Lincolnshire County Council.