Harrogate Recycling Centre
Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DE
Harrogate Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Harrogate, run by North Yorkshire Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am to 5pm
Between October and March, the site is open from 8:30am 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 Harrogate Recycling Centre without booking.
Private cars do not need to make an appointment.
Who can use it?
Harrogate Recycling Centre is for residents of North Yorkshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Harrogate Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the North Yorkshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Commercial vehicles must be registered.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- Business WasteRegistered traders may use designated locations only.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Gas Cylinders
- Plasterboard
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Harrogate Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Penny Pot Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Thorp Arch Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Ripon Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Seacroft Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Otley (Ellar Ghyll) Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Tadcaster Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Harrogate Recycling Centre
Harrogate Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, Ripon, Tadcaster, Pateley Bridge and Easingwold.
Questions about Harrogate Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Harrogate Recycling Centre?
Harrogate Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday, 8:30am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesday.
Is Harrogate Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Harrogate Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Harrogate Recycling Centre?
Harrogate Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, gas cylinders, plasterboard, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Harrogate Recycling Centre?
Harrogate Recycling Centre is at Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DE.
Who runs Harrogate Recycling Centre?
Harrogate Recycling Centre is run by North Yorkshire Council.