Market Harborough Recycling Centre
Riverside, Market Harborough, LE16 7PT
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Market Harborough, run by Leicestershire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9am to 7pm
- Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
From April to September, the site remains open until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
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 Market Harborough Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book a slot.
Who can use it?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicestershire only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Market Harborough Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and trailers longer than 1.8 metres require a free waste permit. Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes or trailers over 3 metres are not allowed.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted by appointment at Whetstone or Coalville.
What it does not take
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Clinical Waste
- Coffee Pods
- Commercial Waste
- Community EquipmentSuch as wheelchairs or walking sticks is not accepted.
- Trade Waste
- Workwear/Uniforms
Charges
DIY waste fees must be paid by card, as cash is not accepted.
Site rules
- Staff are unable to assist with unloading.
Recycling centres near Market Harborough Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibworth Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu to Sat |
| Kettering Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Wed to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Brixworth Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 4pm |
| Corby Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
| Oadby Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Market Harborough Recycling Centre
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Market Harborough, Desborough, Rothwell, North Northamptonshire, Corby, Kettering and Uppingham.
Questions about Market Harborough Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Market Harborough Recycling Centre?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is open Thursday and Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Monday to Wednesday and Sunday.
Is Market Harborough Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Market Harborough Recycling Centre?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take ammunition and explosives, clinical waste, coffee pods, commercial waste, community equipment, trade waste and Workwear/Uniforms.
Where is Market Harborough Recycling Centre?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is at Riverside, Market Harborough, LE16 7PT.
Who runs Market Harborough Recycling Centre?
Market Harborough Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.