Ulverston Recycling Centre
Morecambe Road, Ulverston, LA12 9BL
Ulverston Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ulverston, run by Westmorland and Furness Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
Hours are 8am to 6pm from April to October, and 8am to 4pm from November to 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 Ulverston Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving in standard cars do not need to reserve a slot.
Who can use it?
Ulverston Recycling Centre is for residents of Westmorland and Furness only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Ulverston Recycling Centre.
Vans, pickups, and trailers exceeding 2m in length require a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly taken at designated locations.
What it does not take
- Acetylene
- Boat Flares
- Car Air Bags
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Fireworks
- Household PlasticsCheck local signage for specific types.
- Plasterboard/Gypsum products
- Trade Waste
- Upholstered Domestic Seating (Sofas/Armchairs - restricted due to POPs regulations)
Site rules
- Wear appropriate footwear, such as closed shoes, and consider using gloves when handling waste.
- Pedestrians must obtain a specific permit before visiting.
Recycling centres near Ulverston Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange-over-Sands Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Thu to Sat 8am to 4pm; closed Mon to Wed and Sun |
| Millom Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| Barrow Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 11am and 12pm to 6pm |
| Carnforth Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Lancaster Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Kendal (Canal Head) Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 4pm |
Towns near Ulverston Recycling Centre
Ulverston Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ulverston, Dalton-in-Furness, Askam-in-Furness, Grange-over-Sands, Millom, Broughton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Kendal and Ambleside.
Questions about Ulverston Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ulverston Recycling Centre?
Ulverston Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 6pm.
Is Ulverston Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ulverston Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Ulverston Recycling Centre?
Ulverston Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take acetylene, boat flares, car air bags, clinical waste, commercial waste, fireworks, household plastics, Plasterboard/Gypsum products, trade waste and upholstered domestic seating (Sofas/Armchairs - restricted due to POPs regulations).
Where is Ulverston Recycling Centre?
Ulverston Recycling Centre is at Morecambe Road, Ulverston, LA12 9BL.
Who runs Ulverston Recycling Centre?
Ulverston Recycling Centre is run by Westmorland and Furness Council.