Widnes Recycling Centre
Johnsons Lane, Widnes, WA8 0SJ
Widnes Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Widnes, run by Halton Borough Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 8pm
- Friday
- 8am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 8pm
Summer hours from 1 April to 30 September are 8am to 8pm, and winter hours from 1 October to 31 March are 8am to 6pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Widnes Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Halton Borough Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers between 2m and 3m must book an appointment by calling 0303 333 4300.
Who can use it?
Widnes Recycling Centre is for residents of Halton only.
- What to bring
- Proof of ID or address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Widnes Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers between 2m and 3m must book an appointment.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- PaintUp to 10 tins of household paint are accepted.
What it does not take
- AsbestosNot accepted at this site, requires a separate appointment.
- Business Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
Site rules
- Pedestrians are not allowed on site.
- There is a reuse shop available for items in good condition.
- Visitors must provide vehicle registration details.
Recycling centres near Widnes Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Gatewarth Community Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Rainhill Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Stockton Heath Community Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Frodsham Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 8am to 6pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Huyton Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Widnes Recycling Centre
Questions about Widnes Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Widnes Recycling Centre?
Widnes Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Widnes Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Widnes Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Widnes Recycling Centre?
Widnes Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood and paint. It does not take asbestos, business waste, trade waste, tyres and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Where is Widnes Recycling Centre?
Widnes Recycling Centre is at Johnsons Lane, Widnes, WA8 0SJ.
Who runs Widnes Recycling Centre?
Widnes Recycling Centre is run by Halton Borough Council.