Runcorn Recycling Centre
Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4UB
Runcorn Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Runcorn, run by Halton Borough Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 8pm
- Friday
- 8am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 8pm
From April to September, the site is open 8am to 8pm. From October to March, it is open 8am to 6pm.
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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Runcorn Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Halton Borough Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Who can use it?
Runcorn Recycling Centre is for residents of Halton only.
- What to bring
- ID or proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Runcorn Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers between two and three metres must book an appointment and are limited to twelve visits per year.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosRequires a pre-arranged appointment via the Council.
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Trade Waste
- Trailers longer than 3 meters
- Tyres
- Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
- Vehicles with more than 2 axles
Site rules
- Entry is restricted to bicycles or motor vehicles only.
- Visitors must provide vehicle registration details.
Recycling centres near Runcorn Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Frodsham Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 8am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Huyton Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Rainhill Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Gatewarth Community Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Ellesmere Port Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Runcorn Recycling Centre
Questions about Runcorn Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Runcorn Recycling Centre?
Runcorn Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Runcorn Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Runcorn Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Runcorn Recycling Centre?
Runcorn Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood and asbestos. It does not take business waste, trade waste, trailers longer than 3 meters, tyres, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and vehicles with more than 2 axles.
Where is Runcorn Recycling Centre?
Runcorn Recycling Centre is at Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4UB.
Who runs Runcorn Recycling Centre?
Runcorn Recycling Centre is run by Halton Borough Council.