Find your nearest recycling point

Find your nearest recycling point

Recycling is easy when you know where to go. Use our Recycling Locator to find nearby drop off points for items like batteries, clothes, electricals and more.

From supermarket bins to local recycling centres, different items need to go to different places,  we’ll help you find the right one.

You can also discover which items can be collected from your household bins.

What are the different recycling points?

There are several types of recycling locations in your area. Each one accepts different materials, so it’s important to know which to use.

Here’s a simple guide:

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) – Large council-run sites for items that can’t go in your bin.

Best for:

• Bulky household items
• Electrical appliances (large and small)
• Garden and DIY waste
• Mixed or harder-to-recycle materials

Think of these as your main “take it all” recycling option for larger items.

Recycling banks – Local drop-off points often found in supermarket car parks or community areas.

Best for:

• Clothes and textiles
• Glass bottles and jars
• Paper and cardboard
• Cans and tins

Quick and convenient for everyday recyclables when you’re out and about.

Supermarket recycling points – In-store or car park collection points for selected hard-to-recycle items.

Best for:

• Batteries
• Soft plastics (bags, wrappers, film)
• Small electrical items (selected stores)

Great for small items you can drop off during your weekly shop.

Electrical recycling collection points – Drop-off points for small electrical items (also known as WEEE recycling).

Best for:

• Phones and chargers
• Kettles and toasters
• Hairdryers and small gadgets

Larger electrical items usually need to go to a recycling centre instead.

Textile recycling banks – Special bins for unwanted clothing and fabrics.

Best for:

• Clothing and shoes
• Bags and accessories
• Household textiles like bedding and curtains

Many items are reused or recycled into new materials, helping reduce waste.

Learn more about what can be recycled and where it should go