To recycle even MORE than you already are, why not visit one of the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) around the county - and don't forget to follow our top tip and sort your items before you arrive. It will save you time and allow you to recycle more.

What is a Household Recycling Centre?

It’s a place where you can take your surplus household items for recycling or disposal. The HRCs complement the refuse and recycling collection and recycling bank services provided by your district or borough council.

There are 5 county council operated HRCs in Gloucestershire. Here you can recycle many different types of waste including everyday items like paper, cans, glass, plastic bottles, batteries, cardboard, electrical items and garden waste to much bulkier items like fridges, cookers, furniture and TVs. There are also facilities for certain hazardous materials.

In addition there is a site at Swindon Road Cheltenham, managed by Cheltenham Borough Council, for householders resident in Cheltenham Borough. For the materials you can recycle at Swindon Road please click here.

HRCs are free to use - as long as you are not disposing of business or commercial waste - and are open every day except Christmas Day and New Years Day. Follow the links on the left for details of the Household Recycling Centre closest to you.