Hett Hills Recycling Centre
Hett Hills, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3JX
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Hett Hills, run by Durham County Council. You can visit without booking.
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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
The site closes at 3:30pm from October to March and at 6pm from April to September.
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 Hett Hills Recycling Centre without booking.
Standard cars can visit without an appointment.
Who can use it?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is for residents of County Durham only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Hett Hills Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Durham County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, trailers, and commercial-style vehicles must obtain a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Carpets
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Explosives
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- A permit is required for certain types of hazardous waste.
Recycling centres near Hett Hills Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Campground Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Cowen Road Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Byker Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Pallion Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Hett Hills Recycling Centre
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Chester-le-Street, Stanley, County Durham, Birtley, Washington, Durham, Whickham, Houghton-le-Spring and Consett.
Questions about Hett Hills Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Hett Hills Recycling Centre?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Hett Hills Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Hett Hills Recycling Centre?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, carpets, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Hett Hills Recycling Centre?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is at Hett Hills, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3JX.
Who runs Hett Hills Recycling Centre?
Hett Hills Recycling Centre is run by Durham County Council.