Salford Road Recycling Centre
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1DG
Salford Road Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bolton, run by Bolton Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 4pm
From April to September, the site is open 8am to 8pm. From October to March, hours are 8am to 6pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- 8am to 6pm
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Salford Road Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Bolton Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Private cars do not require an appointment, while vans and trailers must reserve a slot.
Who can use it?
Salford Road Recycling Centre is for residents of Greater Manchester (GMCA area) only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Salford Road Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Bolton Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and trailers between 2m and 3m need a permit. Vehicles over 3.5t or trailers exceeding 3m are forbidden.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Gas BottlesAcceptance is limited.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Explosives/Ammunition
- Gas Cylinders
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Trade/Business Waste
Site rules
- Automatic number plate recognition technology is used to monitor visit frequency and stop commercial waste disposal.
- Walk-ins are not allowed.
Recycling centres near Salford Road Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanters Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Hurstwood Court Raikes Lane Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Lumns Lane Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Slag Lane Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Kirkless Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Boysnope Wharf Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Salford Road Recycling Centre
Questions about Salford Road Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Salford Road Recycling Centre?
Salford Road Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm; Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Is Salford Road Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Salford Road Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On Boxing Day, it opens 8am to 6pm.
What can I take to Salford Road Recycling Centre?
Salford Road Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, wood and gas bottles. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, Explosives/Ammunition, gas cylinders, trade waste and Trade/Business waste.
Where is Salford Road Recycling Centre?
Salford Road Recycling Centre is at Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1DG.
Who runs Salford Road Recycling Centre?
Salford Road Recycling Centre is run by Bolton Council.