Kirkless Recycling Centre
Makerfield Way, Higher Ince, Wigan, WN2 2PR
Kirkless Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Wigan, run by Wigan Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 7:45pm
Summer hours are 8am to 7:45pm daily. Winter hours from October to March are 9am to 5:45pm daily.
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Kirkless Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Wigan Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle must book a slot in advance to visit this site.
Who can use it?
Kirkless Recycling Centre is for residents of Wigan Borough only.
- What to bring
- Identification such as a driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Kirkless Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and twin-axle trailers need a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosYou must make a specific booking to dispose of this.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Cylinders
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Bicycles are allowed on site for household waste disposal.
- Pedestrians are not allowed on site for safety reasons.
- Upholstered domestic seating like sofas and cushions must be placed in dedicated containers.
- The site can get busy, so check the council webcam before you travel.
Recycling centres near Kirkless Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slag Lane Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Chanters Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Salford Road Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm |
| Chorley Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Newton-le-Willows Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Hurstwood Court Raikes Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Kirkless Recycling Centre
Kirkless Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Hindley, Wigan, Westhoughton, Horwich, Atherton, Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Lowton, Tyldesley, Bolton, Chorley and Skelmersdale.
Questions about Kirkless Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Kirkless Recycling Centre?
Kirkless Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 7:45pm.
Is Kirkless Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Kirkless Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Kirkless Recycling Centre?
Kirkless Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, wood and asbestos. It does not take business waste, clinical waste, gas cylinders and trade waste.
Where is Kirkless Recycling Centre?
Kirkless Recycling Centre is at Makerfield Way, Higher Ince, Wigan, WN2 2PR.
Who runs Kirkless Recycling Centre?
Kirkless Recycling Centre is run by Wigan Council.