Thornley Recycling Centre
Thornley Crossings, Thornley, DH6 3QA
Thornley Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Thornley, run by Durham County Council. You can visit without booking.
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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
The site closes at 6pm from April to September, and at 3:30pm between October and March.
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 Thornley Recycling Centre without booking.
You do not need to reserve a slot to visit in a regular car.
Who can use it?
Thornley Recycling Centre is for residents of County Durham only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Thornley Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Durham County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Commercial vehicles and trailers must obtain a permit before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Carpets
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Explosives
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Certain hazardous waste items require a permit.
Recycling centres near Thornley Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Coxhoe Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 3:30pm; closed Fri |
| Seaham Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Tudhoe Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Burn Road Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking varies | Wed to Sun 9am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Potterhouse Lane Pity Me Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 9am to 6pm |
Towns near Thornley Recycling Centre
Thornley Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Peterlee, Hetton-le-Hole, Seaham, Houghton-le-Spring, Ferryhill, Durham, Hartlepool, Spennymoor, Billingham, Newton Aycliffe, Middlesbrough and Redcar.
Questions about Thornley Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Thornley Recycling Centre?
Thornley Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 6pm.
Is Thornley Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Thornley Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Thornley Recycling Centre?
Thornley Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, carpets, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Thornley Recycling Centre?
Thornley Recycling Centre is at Thornley Crossings, Thornley, DH6 3QA.
Who runs Thornley Recycling Centre?
Thornley Recycling Centre is run by Durham County Council.