Seaham Recycling Centre
Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, Seaham, SR7 0NZ
Seaham Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Seaham, run by Durham County Council. You can visit without booking.
Get directions to Seaham Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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, and 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 Seaham Recycling Centre without booking.
Private vehicles can enter without reserving a slot.
Who can use it?
Seaham Recycling Centre is for residents of County Durham only.
- What to bring
- Utility bill or Council Tax statement.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Seaham 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 need a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Carpets
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- AsbestosTake this to Romanway or Annfield Plain.
- ChemicalsTake this to Romanway or Annfield Plain.
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- You can view the live status of the site on the council's interactive map.
Recycling centres near Seaham Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Thornley Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Pallion Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Coxhoe Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 3:30pm; closed Fri |
| Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Campground Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Seaham Recycling Centre
Seaham Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Seaham, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, Peterlee, Sunderland and Hartlepool.
Questions about Seaham Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Seaham Recycling Centre?
Seaham Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Seaham Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Seaham Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Seaham Recycling Centre?
Seaham Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, carpets, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, chemicals, clinical waste, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Seaham Recycling Centre?
Seaham Recycling Centre is at Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, Seaham, SR7 0NZ.
Who runs Seaham Recycling Centre?
Seaham Recycling Centre is run by Durham County Council.