Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre
Shenley Hill Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BT
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Leighton Buzzard, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Central Bedfordshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All visitors must book a time slot before they arrive.
Who can use it?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is for residents of the Central Bedfordshire Council area only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Central Bedfordshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted.
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Turn Dunstable Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Progress Way Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon 9am to 7pm; Tue to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Bleak Hall Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 7am to 7pm |
| Ampthill Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Aston Clinton Household Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Newport Pagnell Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 7am to 7pm |
Towns near Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Leighton Buzzard, Linslade, Woburn Sands, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Flitwick, Milton Keynes, Ampthill, Tring, Winslow, Newport Pagnell, Aylesbury, Wolverton, Stony Stratford and Wendover.
Questions about Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm. On New Year's Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take clinical waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is at Shenley Hill Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BT.
Who runs Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre?
Leighton Buzzard Recycling Centre is run by Central Bedfordshire Council.