Sowerby Recycling Centre
Ox Moor Plantation Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1FA
Sowerby Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Thirsk, run by North Yorkshire Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am to 5pm
During winter months from October to March, the site operates from 8:30am to 4pm.
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?
No. You can visit Sowerby Recycling Centre without booking.
Standard domestic cars do not need to book a visit.
Who can use it?
Sowerby Recycling Centre is for residents of North Yorkshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Sowerby Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the North Yorkshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Commercial vehicles must register for a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Business WasteOnly registered traders may use specific sites.
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Petrol & Diesel
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Charges
Disposal of rubble or hardcore costs approximately £3.70 per bag, while plasterboard is charged at roughly £3.60 per bag.
Site rules
- A height barrier of approximately 1.83 metres or 6 feet is installed.
- Pedestrians are not permitted on the premises for safety reasons.
Recycling centres near Sowerby Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Northallerton Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Harrogate Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Catterick Bridge Recycling Centre | 18 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Stokesley Recycling Centre | 18 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Richmond Recycling Centre | 18 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Sowerby Recycling Centre
Sowerby Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Thirsk, Boroughbridge, Easingwold, Ripon, Northallerton, Helmsley, Bedale, Masham and Kirkbymoorside.
Questions about Sowerby Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Sowerby Recycling Centre?
Sowerby Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday, 8:30am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesday.
Is Sowerby Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Sowerby Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Sowerby Recycling Centre?
Sowerby Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, wood and business waste. It does not take clinical waste, petrol & diesel, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Sowerby Recycling Centre?
Sowerby Recycling Centre is at Ox Moor Plantation Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1FA.
Who runs Sowerby Recycling Centre?
Sowerby Recycling Centre is run by North Yorkshire Council.