Chester recycling centre
This site will close promptly at 8pm. The gates may be closed before the closing times to allow those on the site to dispose of their waste.
Summer opening hours, April to September
- Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8am - 6pm
We are currently experiencing a large amount of visitors, therefore we would recommend you only visit the site if your journey is essential. When visiting you will be required to provide proof of residency and you should also follow our code of conduct.
Items accepted
It is important to recycle batteries correctly as they can become harmful if they are damaged. More information about why it is important can be found on our recycling batteries page.
Safety and restrictions
- we do not accept asbestos, gas cylinders/bottles or tyres
- trailers over 3.5m in length are not permitted
- vehicles 3.5 tonnes and above gross vehicle weight are not permitted
- sites may close earlier if dark
- you cannot take waste onto the site by foot.
Do you need a permit?
You no longer need a permit for this centre. We now monitor visits using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), mystery shoppers and body camera technology.
If you are a charity, please view our information on Charity Permits.
Reuse shops
To maximise reuse, we now have a shop at Chester. It is situated at the Trade Waste Recycling and Disposal Centre next to the recycling centre. Items for sale include bric-a brac, small electrical items and some furniture, all of which are safety tested. This will increase the amount of waste reused, which is preferable to both recycling and waste disposal.
- Core opening times: Monday-Friday - 8am - 4pm, Saturday - 8am - 12pm
- Closed: Sundays, Christmas day, Boxing day, and New Year's day. On other bank holidays we are open as normal.
Location
Bumpers Lane, Off Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 6QE