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Household waste recycling centres
Find opening times and check what you can take to the recycling centre.
Knowmoor residents can take household waste and recycling to our recycling centres for free.
Opening times
Recycling centres are open every day from 8am to 6pm, April to September, and 8am to 4pm, October to March. They're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Find your nearest recycling centre
- Knowmoor recycling centre, Mill Lane, Knowmoor, KN2 4RT
- Highfold recycling centre, Quarry Road, Highfold, KN6 2PL
- Brackenmoor recycling centre, Moor Road, Brackenmoor, KN9 7DX
Book a visit
You do not need to book if you're in a car. You must book a slot if you're coming in a van or with a trailer.
What to bring
You'll need proof that you live in Knowmoor, such as a council tax bill or driving licence.
What you can take
- garden waste
- electrical items and batteries
- furniture and mattresses
- paint, oil and household chemicals
- small amounts of DIY waste, such as rubble and plasterboard
Charges
Household waste is free. There's a charge for DIY waste over 2 bags a week: £3 for each extra bag of rubble or plasterboard. Tyres cost £4 each.
Vans and trailers
You need a free permit to visit in a van or with a trailer, and you must book a slot for each visit. You can visit up to 12 times a year. Vans must be no longer than 5 metres and trailers no longer than 2.5 metres. You cannot bring waste from a business.