Skelmersdale Recycling Centre
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UB
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Skelmersdale, 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
Summer hours of 9am to 5pm are in effect from 1 April to 30 September.
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 Skelmersdale 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 you must reserve a time slot in advance if you are using a van, car-derived van, pickup, or any trailer.
Who can use it?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre is for residents of Lancashire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address in Lancashire.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Skelmersdale Recycling Centre.
Vans, car-derived vans, pickups with certain modifications, and all trailers must book an appointment.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Hard Plastics
- Paper
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Timber
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Commercial Waste
- Gas BottlesThese are not accepted at any of the recycling centres.
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Charges
There is a limit of one bag or 25kg per visit for soil, rubble, and plasterboard.
Recycling centres near Skelmersdale Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Kirkby Recycling Centre, Knowsley | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Chorley Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Southport Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Kirkless Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
Towns near Skelmersdale Recycling Centre
Questions about Skelmersdale Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Skelmersdale Recycling Centre?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Skelmersdale Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Skelmersdale Recycling Centre?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, glass, green waste, hard plastics, paper, scrap metal, textiles and timber. It does not take asbestos, commercial waste, gas bottles, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Skelmersdale Recycling Centre?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre is at Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UB.
Who runs Skelmersdale Recycling Centre?
Skelmersdale Recycling Centre is run by Lancashire County Council.