♻️ Middleton Recycling Centre – Accepted Items
Check what you can bring to Middleton recycling centre before you travel. Sort your waste before arriving to make unloading faster. Please note: If you are visiting in a van, you must have a commercial vehicle permit.
📦 Accepted Materials
Aerosols, Books, Car batteries, Cardboard, Carpets, Cartons (Tetra Pak), Electrical appliances, Energy saving bulbs, Engine oil, Fluorescent tubes, Foil/foil line cartons, Fridges and freezers, Furniture, Garden chemicals, Garden waste, Glass, Hardcore, Household batteries, Household/DIY chemicals, Mattresses, Mobile phones, Paint, Paper, Plastic lined hot drinks cups, Rubble, Scrap metal, Shoes, Soil, Textiles, TVs and monitors, Tyres (4 max), Vegetable oil, Wood.
⚠️ Important Restrictions
Not Accepted: Commercial or trade waste, asbestos, gas cylinders, and hazardous chemicals are typically strictly prohibited. Plasterboard and DIY rubble may incur a disposal charge.
Middleton Community Questions
Do I have to book a slot?
No, you do not need to book a slot to visit Middleton recycling centre.
What ID do I need to take?
You should take Driving license, council tax bill, or a recent utility bill.
Are staff allowed to help me lift heavy items?
For health and safety and insurance reasons, staff are often prohibited from helping the public lift heavy or sharp objects.
Do I need to sort my waste beforehand?
Yes, sorting your waste into different categories before you arrive significantly speeds up your visit.
Can I visit as a pedestrian?
No, pedestrians are not permitted on site; you must arrive in a vehicle to use the recycling centre.
