Whitby Recycling Centre
Cholmley Way, Whitby, YO22 4NJ
Whitby Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Whitby, 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
Between October and 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 Whitby Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors arriving by car do not need to book a slot.
Who can use it?
Whitby 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 Whitby Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the North Yorkshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Commercial vehicles must register and obtain a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- Business WasteRegistered traders may only use designated alternative sites.
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Petrol & DieselThese fuels are not accepted here.
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- It is advisable to reach the site at least 15 minutes before the closing time to allow sufficient time for unloading.
Recycling centres near Whitby Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burniston Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Thornton-le-Dale Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Pickering Recycling Centre | 17 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Seamer Carr Recycling Centre | 18 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Dunsdale Recycling Centre | 19 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7pm |
| Stokesley Recycling Centre | 23 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Whitby Recycling Centre
Whitby Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Whitby, Loftus, Scarborough, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Saltburn by the Sea, Pickering and Guisborough.
Questions about Whitby Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Whitby Recycling Centre?
Whitby Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday, 8:30am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesday.
Is Whitby Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Whitby Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Whitby Recycling Centre?
Whitby Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take clinical waste, petrol & diesel, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Whitby Recycling Centre?
Whitby Recycling Centre is at Cholmley Way, Whitby, YO22 4NJ.
Who runs Whitby Recycling Centre?
Whitby Recycling Centre is run by North Yorkshire Council.