Recycling Locator

1. Enter your postcode

Start by entering your postcode or location to find recycling points in your area.

2. Choose your item

Select the material or item you want to recycle so you can find suitable locations.

3. Check nearby locations

Review the results to find a convenient recycling point and check what materials are accepted before you visit.

4. Recycle with confidence

Using the right recycling point helps ensure your items can be processed correctly.

Find recycling points for everyday items

The Recycling Locator can help you find places to recycle items that may not always be collected through your household recycling service.

You can use it to find recycling points for items including:

• Batteries
• Electrical items
• Textiles and clothing
• Glass
• Plastic
• Paper and cardboard
• Cartons
• Other household materials

For advice about whether an item can be recycled and how to prepare it, visit our recycling guides.

Recycling facilities vary depending on where you live. Some items can be collected from your home, while others need to be taken to a recycling bank, drop-off point or specialist collection location.

The Recycling Locator helps you find the right place for your items before you travel, making recycling easier and helping prevent recyclable materials from being thrown away.

If you cannot find a suitable location, try:

• Checking that you have entered your postcode correctly
• Searching a nearby postcode or town
• Increasing the search distance
• Checking whether your local council provides a collection service for the item

Some materials are only accepted through specialist schemes, so you may need to check additional recycling options.

We work hard to keep recycling location information accurate, but recycling points can change over time. If you notice a problem with a location, please use the feedback option within the tool to let us know.