Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre
Lower Ecton Lane, Northampton, NN3 5HQ
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Northampton, run by West Northamptonshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 4pm
- Friday
- 10am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 4pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the West Northamptonshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a time slot before you arrive at the centre.
Who can use it?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is for residents of West Northamptonshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the West Northamptonshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and commercial vehicles need a free e-permit and are limited to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Large-scale commercial wasteWaste exceeding small-trader service limits is not accepted.
- Trade WasteGeneral trade waste is not accepted, though a paid-for service exists for small-scale traders.
- Tyres
Charges
Small-scale traders can use a paid-for service for trade waste.
Site rules
- Pedestrians are not allowed on site.
- Please do not queue or arrive before 10am to prevent traffic issues.
- Visitors must wear suitable shoes and protective gloves.
- Maximum vehicle weight is 3.5 tonnes.
Recycling centres near Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixfields Northampton Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 4pm |
| Brixworth Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 4pm |
| Rushden Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Wed to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Wellingborough Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Kettering Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Wed to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Towcester Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 4pm |
Towns near Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Northampton, Wellingborough, Olney, Finedon, Rushden, Burton Latimer, Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers, Towcester, Newport Pagnell, Raunds and Thrapston.
Questions about Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is open every day, 10am to 4pm.
Is Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on bank holidays. It has shorter hours on Christmas Eve.
What can I take to Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take clinical waste, Large-scale commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is at Lower Ecton Lane, Northampton, NN3 5HQ.
Who runs Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre?
Northampton Ecton Lane Recycling Centre is run by West Northamptonshire Council.