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Tattenhall recycling centre

Have you registered to use the HWRCs?

Before visiting a recycling centre for the first time, you’ll need to register your vehicle. This is a one‑time process.

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All sites are equipped with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and body-worn camera technology.

Please read the conditions of site use before attending.

Closed today

Next open: Thursday: 8am - 4pm

The gates may be closed before the closing times to allow those on the site to dispose of their waste.

Winter opening hours, October to March

  • Monday: 8am - 4pm
  • Tuesday to Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday to Sunday: 8am - 4pm

It may be quicker to visit the Winsford Recycling Centre, this site is larger and can accommodate more cars at a time. You can also arrange for bulky items to be collected for a small charge.

Before visiting the site, we recommend reviewing the site map. It shows the site layout, traffic flow and locations of recycling containers to help residents navigate the recycling centre efficiently and dispose of materials in the correct bays.

If you require assistance when visiting a site due to a disability or other protected characteristic, please speak to a member of staff on arrival. Staff will provide assistance where it is safe and reasonably practicable to do so.

Waste Upholstered Domestic seating (WUDs)

This site cannot accept Waste Upholstered Domestic seating (WUDs) including sofas, armchairs, upholstered dining chairs and beanbags.

These items often contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Pops are chemical substances often used as fire retardants which need to be handled and disposed of in a special way to ensure they are not released into the environment and prevent contamination of other waste

These items require a separate designated skip. Due to limited space, we will no longer be able to accept these items at this site

Waste upholstered domestic seating will be accepted at Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford recycling centres. For more information please see our POPs page.

Items acceptedDetails
Not accepted symbolAsbestos
Accepted symbolCans
Not accepted symbolCar batteries*
Not accepted symbolCardboard
Not accepted symbolChemicals
Accepted symbolChipboard and wood
Not accepted symbolCommercial waste
Not accepted symbolCooking and engine oil
Accepted symbolElectricals (small and large domestic appliances excluding fridges and freezers)
Not accepted symbolFluorescent tubes
Not accepted symbolFridges and freezers
Accepted symbolGarden waste
Not accepted symbolGas bottles and cylinders
Not accepted symbolGlass bottles
Not accepted symbolLarge bulky household items including those for re-use (except electrical items)
Not accepted symbolHousehold batteries*
Not accepted symbolItems for re-use
Accepted symbolMetal
Not accepted symbolPaint and paint tins
Not accepted symbolPaper
Not accepted symbolPC monitors
Not accepted symbolPlastic bottles
Not accepted symbolRubble (including tiles, bricks, concrete, ceramic units)
Accepted symbolTextiles
Not accepted symbolTrade waste
not accepted symbolTVs
not accepted symbolTyres
Accepted symbolVapes

*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.

Cooking oil, glass bottles, household batteries, paper and plastic bottles can be recycled using your kerbside collection.

Safety and restrictions

  • we do not accept asbestos, gas cylinders/bottles or tyres
  • trailers and commercial vehicles are not permitted
  • vehicles over 5m in length are not permitted
  • only two cars allowed to stop congestion
  • sites may close earlier if dark
  • you cannot take waste onto the site by foot

Reuse shops

We accept donations at all recycling centres. Re-use shops are available at Winsford, Ellesmere Port and Chester HWRCs. These shops sell affordable, good quality items such as:

  • Bric-a-brac
  • Selected furniture
  • Bicycles
  • Gardening equipment

Re-use shops no longer accept cash.

Location

Red Lane, Tattenhall near Chester, CH3 9BD