♻️ Swindon Recycling Centre– Accepted Items
Check what you can bring to Swindon recycling centre before you travel. Sort your waste before arriving to make unloading faster. You must book a slot to visit.
📦 Standard Recycling
- Paper and cardboard (flattened)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays
- Food tins and drink cans
- Foil and foil trays
🔌 Electricals (WEEE)
- Large white goods (fridges, freezers, ovens)
- Small electricals (kettles, toasters, irons)
- TVs, monitors, and computers
- Household and car batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs
🌿 Garden & Timber
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Prunings, twigs, and small branches
- Scrap wood and timber
- MDF and chipboard
🛠️ Household & DIY
- Textiles, clothes, and shoes
- Scrap metal
- Engine oil and cooking oil
- Hard plastics (garden furniture, toys)
- Rubble, bricks, and soil (Limits/Charges may apply)
⚠️ Important Restrictions
Not Accepted: Commercial or trade waste, asbestos, gas cylinders, and hazardous chemicals are typically strictly prohibited or require specialized disposal arrangements. Plasterboard and DIY rubble may incur a disposal charge.
ID Required
Swindon Community Questions
Is there a limit on how many visits I can make?
Yes, residents are subject to an annual limit on the number of visits allowed for certain types of DIY and construction waste.
How far in advance can I book?
You can typically book your slot up to 14 days in advance via the council portal.
Can I visit without a vehicle?
Pedestrians are not permitted on site; you must arrive in a vehicle to use the recycling centre.
Are there restrictions on van usage?
Yes, certain commercial-type vehicles or trailers may require a specific permit or have restricted access times.
What should I do if I need to cancel?
You can manage or cancel your existing booking through the link provided in your original confirmation email.
