Whittlesey Recycling Centre
Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Whittlesey, run by Cambridgeshire County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Get directions to Whittlesey Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
The facility closes at 4pm throughout the winter period.
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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Whittlesey Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Cambridgeshire County Council website (opens in a new tab).
Who can use it?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is for residents of Cambridgeshire only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Whittlesey Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Cambridgeshire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers require an e-permit for entry.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- PetrolYou may bring up to 5 litres each month.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Paints
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- The entrance shuts ten minutes prior to the scheduled closing time.
Recycling centres near Whittlesey Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fengate Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| March Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Alconbury Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Wisbech Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Bluntisham Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 5pm |
| Bourne Recycling Centre | 16 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Wed and Thu |
Towns near Whittlesey Recycling Centre
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Whittlesey, Peterborough, Yaxley, Ramsey, March, Crowland, Chatteris, Market Deeping, Wisbech, Huntingdon, St Ives, Godmanchester and Spalding.
Questions about Whittlesey Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Whittlesey Recycling Centre?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Whittlesey Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Whittlesey Recycling Centre?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, wood and petrol. It does not take asbestos, paints, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Whittlesey Recycling Centre?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is at Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA.
Who runs Whittlesey Recycling Centre?
Whittlesey Recycling Centre is run by Cambridgeshire County Council.