Horden Recycling Centre
Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4SQ
Horden Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Peterlee, run by Durham County Council. You can visit without booking.
Get directions to Horden Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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
Hours are 9am to 6pm from April to September, and 9am to 3:30pm from October to March.
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?
No. You can visit Horden Recycling Centre without booking.
Standard cars can visit without an appointment.
Who can use it?
Horden 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 Horden Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Durham County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers under three metres in length need a free permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Carpets
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- AsbestosTake this to Romanway or Annfield Plain instead.
- ChemicalsTake this to Romanway or Annfield Plain instead.
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site may get busy, so visitors should view the real-time traffic status via the local authority portal.
Recycling centres near Horden Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Seaham Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Coxhoe Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 3:30pm; closed Fri |
| Burn Road Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Wed to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Pallion Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Horden Recycling Centre
Horden Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Peterlee, Seaham, Hetton-le-Hole, Hartlepool, Redcar, Saltburn by the Sea, Guisborough and Skelton-in-Cleveland.
Questions about Horden Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Horden Recycling Centre?
Horden Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Horden Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Horden Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Horden Recycling Centre?
Horden Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, carpets, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, chemicals, clinical waste, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Horden Recycling Centre?
Horden Recycling Centre is at Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4SQ.
Who runs Horden Recycling Centre?
Horden Recycling Centre is run by Durham County Council.