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Winsford 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.

Register online

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

Please read the conditions of site use before attending.

Open today

From: 8am - 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 - Sunday: 8am - 6pm

When visiting this site you will be required to provide proof of residency and you should also follow our code of conduct.

Waste upholstered domestic seating

Waste Upholstered Domestic seating (WUDS) including sofas, armchairs, upholstered dining chairs and beanbags must be placed in a separate designated skip and not mixed with any other waste.

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.

For more information please see our POPs page. 

Items acceptedDetails
Not accepted symbolAsbestos
Accepted symbolCans
Accepted symbolCar batteries*
Accepted symbolCardboard
Accepted symbolChemicals
Accepted symbolChipboard and wood
Not accepted symbolCommercial waste
Accepted symbolCooking and engine oil
Accepted symbolElectricals
Accepted symbolFluorescent tubes
Accepted symbolFridges and freezers
Accepted symbolGarden waste
Not accepted symbolGas bottles and cylinders
Accepted symbolGlass bottles
Accepted symbolHard plastic (e.g. children's toys, garden furniture)
Accepted symbolHousehold and bulky waste
Accepted symbolHousehold batteries*
Accepted symbolItems for re-use
Accepted symbolMetal
Accepted symbolPaint and paint tins
Accepted symbolPaper
Accepted symbolPC monitors
Accepted symbolPlastic bottles
Accepted symbolRubble and soil
Accepted symbolTextiles
Not accepted symbolTrade waste
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.

Safety and restrictions

  • we do not accept asbestos, gas cylinders/bottles or tyres
  • trailers over 3.5m in length are not permitted
  • vehicles above 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight are not permitted to use in our recycling centres
  • sites may close earlier if dark
  • you cannot take waste onto the site by foot.

Charity Permits

If you are a charity, please view our information on Charity Permits.

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
  • Small electrical items (safety tested)
  • Selected furniture
  • Bicycles
  • Gardening equipment

Re-use shops no longer accept cash.

Location

Leslie Road, Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford, CW7 2RB