Preston Recycling Centre
Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG
Preston Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Preston, run by Lancashire County Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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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
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Preston Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Lancashire County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Cars do not need to book, but vans, car-derived vans, pickups with specific modifications, and all trailers must reserve a time slot.
Who can use it?
Preston Recycling Centre is for residents of Lancashire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Preston Recycling Centre.
Vans, car-derived vans, pickups with certain modifications, and all trailers must book an appointment before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Hard Plastics
- Paper
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Timber
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Gas BottlesThese are not accepted at any site.
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available on the premises.
- Expect queues at weekends as this is a busy location.
Recycling centres near Preston Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farington Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Garstang Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Longridge Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Lytham Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Blackburn Recycling Centre, BB2 | 11 miles | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chorley Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Preston Recycling Centre
Preston Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Penwortham, Preston, Kirkham, Leyland, Longridge, Garstang, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool, Thornton, Cleveleys and Fleetwood.
Questions about Preston Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Preston Recycling Centre?
Preston Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Preston Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Preston Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Preston Recycling Centre?
Preston Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, glass, green waste, hard plastics, paper, scrap metal, textiles and timber. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, commercial waste, gas bottles and trade waste.
Where is Preston Recycling Centre?
Preston Recycling Centre is at Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG.
Who runs Preston Recycling Centre?
Preston Recycling Centre is run by Lancashire County Council.