Chester recycling centre
Open today
From: 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 - Sunday: 8am - 4pm
When visiting this site you will be required to provide proof of residency and you should also follow our code of conduct.
Changes to collection of waste upholstered domestic seating
From 6 January 2025 all 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 accepted | Details |
|---|---|
 | Asbestos |
 | Cans |
| Car batteries* |
| Cardboard |
| Chemicals |
| Commercial waste |
| Cooking and engine oil |
| Electricals |
| Fluorescent tubes |
| Fridges and freezers |
| Garden waste |
| Gas bottles and cylinders |
| Glass bottles |
| Hard plastic (e.g. children's toys, garden furniture) |
| Household and bulky waste |
| Household batteries* |
| Items for re-use |
| Metal |
| Paint and paint tins |
| Paper |
| PC monitors |
| Plastic bottles |
| Rubble and soil |
| Textiles |
| Trade waste |
| TVs |
| Tyres |
| Vapes |
*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.
Do you need a permit?
You no longer need a permit for this centre. We now monitor visits using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), mystery shoppers and body camera technology.
If you are a charity, please view our information on Charity Permits.
Reuse shops
To maximise reuse, we now have a shop at Chester. Items for sale include bric-a brac, small electrical items and some furniture, all of which are safety tested. This will increase the amount of waste reused, which is preferable to both recycling and waste disposal.
Location
Bumpers Lane, Off Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 4LT