Milton Recycling Centre
Butt Lane, Milton, CB24 6DQ
Milton Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Milton, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 8pm
- Friday
- 9am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
During winter, the site shuts at 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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Milton Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Cambridgeshire County Council website (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must book an e-permit in advance to enter the site.
Who can use it?
Milton Recycling Centre is for residents of Cambridgeshire only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Milton Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Cambridgeshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers need an e-permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Animal Waste
- Asbestos
- Domestic Heating Oil
- Explosives
- Japanese Knotweed
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site is very busy.
- Gates shut ten minutes prior to the official closing time.
Recycling centres near Milton Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witchford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking varies | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 6pm; Wed 9am to 7pm |
| Bluntisham Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Thriplow Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Royston Recycling Centre | 15 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Saffron Walden Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Haverhill Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Milton Recycling Centre
Milton Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Cambridge, Northstowe, Cambourne, Soham, St Ives, Newmarket, Ely, Godmanchester and Huntingdon.
Questions about Milton Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Milton Recycling Centre?
Milton Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
Is Milton Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Milton Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Milton Recycling Centre?
Milton Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition, animal waste, asbestos, domestic heating oil, explosives, Japanese knotweed, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Milton Recycling Centre?
Milton Recycling Centre is at Butt Lane, Milton, CB24 6DQ.
Who runs Milton Recycling Centre?
Milton Recycling Centre is run by Cambridgeshire County Council.