Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre

The Household Recycling Centre is located in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate for Swindon residents to dispose of household and outdoor materials, run by the Swindon Borough Council.

The Household Recycling Centre allows you to dispose of a range of materials including:

• Paper and cardboard
• Glass, plastic bottles and cans
• Textiles
• Electrical household products (including fridges and freezers)
• Scrap metal
• DIY/hardcore
• Carpets/underlay and mattresses 
• Wood
• Garden waste
• Batteries
• Used engine oil
• General household waste

Please note that when you visit the Swindon Household Recycling Centre, you will be asked for proof of residency. Please bring a driving license, Council Tax bill, or any other form of proof that you live in Swindon. You can check if you live in the Swindon Borough or not here. 

Opening Times:

The Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre Opening Times vary throughout the year, as they open for longer during the Spring/Summer months. 

From 1 April to 31 October

• Monday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Tuesday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Wednesday - Closed
• Thursday - 8.00am to 8.00pm
• Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Saturday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Sunday - 8.00am to 5.00pm

From 1 November to 31 March

• Monday and Tuesday - 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Wednesday - Closed
• Thursday to Sunday - 8.00am to 4.00pm

The Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

It can get very busy on weekends, so if you're unsure of the best time to go, take a look at the live webcam to check the queue here.

Requirements and Charges

All Swindon residents can use the Household Waste Recycling Centre to dispose of waste from their homes for free most of the time. However, do make yourselves aware of the requirements and charges:

• Household DIY waste created by a resident is limited to no more than five 25kg bags per vehicle. You must bring waste to the HWRC in sturdy bags so that they can be unloaded quickly.
• Plasterboard requires specialist disposal so it does involve a cost. All plasterboard and mixed waste containing plasterboard will be charged at £3.50 per sheet or 25kg bag for up to five sheets or bags. SBC will charge commercial rates for larger quantities.
• You must put household asbestos in a sealed bag or fully wrapped in plastic sheeting. The Household Recycling Centre won't take asbestos that isn't wrapped in this way. There is no charge for disposing of this.
• Car and motorcycle tyres from residential premises cost £2.80 per item.
• They accept household chemicals that are in secure, sealed containers.

To improve waiting times for people bringing household waste in cars to the HWRC, vans and trailers use a separate area to tip off - please find more information about that here. 

Find out more about the Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre here!