Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre
Potterhouse Lane, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RL
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Durham, run by Durham County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
Summer hours from April to September are 9am to 6pm, while winter hours from October to March are 9am to 3:30pm.
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?
No. You can visit Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving in private vehicles do not need to reserve a time slot.
Who can use it?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is for residents of County Durham only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Durham County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and trailers under 3m in length must have a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Carpets
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- AsbestosUse Romanway or Annfield Plain instead.
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Household/Garden ChemicalsUse Romanway or Annfield Plain instead.
- Shoes/Textiles (Currently not accepted for recycling at this site)
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Check the council interactive map for real-time congestion updates.
Recycling centres near Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hett Hills Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Tudhoe Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Annfield Plain Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Coxhoe Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 3:30pm; closed Fri |
| Campground Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Thornley Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Durham, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Stanley, County Durham, Birtley, Washington, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, Crook, Consett, Bishop Auckland, Seaham and Wolsingham.
Questions about Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, carpets, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, commercial waste, Household/Garden chemicals, Shoes/Textiles (Currently not accepted for recycling at this site), trade waste and tyres.
Where is Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is at Potterhouse Lane, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RL.
Who runs Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre?
Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre is run by Durham County Council.