Slag Lane Recycling Centre
Slag Lane, Leigh, WA3 1BZ
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Leigh, run by Wigan Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 7:45pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 7:45pm
Summer hours are 8am to 7:45pm daily from the last Sunday in March. Winter hours are 9am to 5:45pm daily from the last Sunday in October.
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Slag Lane Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Wigan Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All vehicles must book a slot before visiting.
Who can use it?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is for residents of Wigan Borough only.
- What to bring
- Photo driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Slag Lane Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and twin-axle trailers require a permit, obtainable through the council website.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosRequires a specific booking.
What it does not take
- Business WasteWaste from businesses is not taken here.
- ChemicalsOnly accepted at the Kirkless site.
- Clinical Waste / Sharps
- Petrol and DieselFuel is not accepted.
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Site rules
- Trailers exceeding three metres in length are prohibited.
- Pedestrians are not allowed to bring waste onto the premises.
- The facility uses CCTV and automatic number plate recognition to track visitors.
- If there is heavy traffic congestion near the end of the day, the site might shut early.
- Upholstered domestic seating, such as sofas, must be placed in designated containers.
Recycling centres near Slag Lane Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanters Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Kirkless Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 7:45pm |
| Newton-le-Willows Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Salford Road Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm |
| Woolston Community Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Boysnope Wharf Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Slag Lane Recycling Centre
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Lowton, Golborne, Leigh, Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Atherton, Newton-le-Willows, Tyldesley, Earlestown, Westhoughton, Astley, Wigan and Horwich.
Questions about Slag Lane Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Slag Lane Recycling Centre?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 7:45pm.
Is Slag Lane Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Slag Lane Recycling Centre?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, wood and asbestos. It does not take business waste, chemicals, clinical waste / sharps, petrol and diesel and trade waste.
Where is Slag Lane Recycling Centre?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is at Slag Lane, Leigh, WA3 1BZ.
Who runs Slag Lane Recycling Centre?
Slag Lane Recycling Centre is run by Wigan Council.