Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre
Canal Head North, Kendal, LA9 7BZ
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Kendal, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4pm
- 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 Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving in typical household vehicles do not need to reserve a slot.
Who can use it?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is for residents of the Westmorland and Furness Council area only.
- What to bring
- Council Tax bill or driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre.
A waste permit is mandatory for vans, pickups, or trailers exceeding two metres in length.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly taken at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Acetylene
- Boat Flares
- Car Air Bags
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Fireworks
- Trade Waste
- Upholstered Domestic Seating (Sofas/Armchairs - verify specific POPs container on site)
Site rules
- Staff suggest separating your rubbish before you arrive to speed up the process.
Recycling centres near Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Thu, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 12:30pm; closed Mon to Wed and Fri |
| Ambleside Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Grange-over-Sands Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Thu to Sat 8am to 4pm; closed Mon to Wed and Sun |
| Carnforth Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Bentham Recycling Centre | 16 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Ulverston Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Kendal, Milnthorpe, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Grange-over-Sands, Ambleside, Carnforth, High Bentham, Kirkby Stephen, Broughton in Furness and Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Questions about Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 4pm.
Is Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take acetylene, boat flares, car air bags, clinical waste, commercial waste, fireworks, trade waste and upholstered domestic seating (Sofas/Armchairs - verify specific POPs container on site).
Where is Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is at Canal Head North, Kendal, LA9 7BZ.
Who runs Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre?
Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre is run by Westmorland and Furness Council.