Biddulph Recycling Centre
Unfortunately trade waste cannot currently be accepted at this site.
During the winter months, please be aware that in adverse weather conditions, sites may have to close at short notice or open late, as we need to ensure that the facility is safe for visitors to use. Staff will endeavour to clear public walkways of snow and ice but please remain vigilant when manoeuvring around the sites.
MondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday9am - 4:30pmThursday9am - 4:30pmFriday9am - 4:30pmSaturday9am - 4:30pmSunday9am - 4:30pmBank Holidays
Busy times
| Day of the week | 9am - 10am | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm | 12pm - 1pm | 1pm - 2pm | 2pm - 3pm | 3pm - 4pm | 4pm - 4:30pm | 4:30 - 5pm | 5pm - 6pm |
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| Monday |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Closed |
Closed |
| Thursday |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Closed |
Closed |
| Friday |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
Minimal delays |
Minimal delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Closed |
Closed |
| Saturday |
Minimal queues |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Closed |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Expect delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Closed |
Closed |
Key
| Colour | Delay | Explanation |
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Minimal queues |
The recycling centre is usually quiet around this time. |
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Expect delays |
The recycling centre may be quite busy around this time, expect a few delays |
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Significant delays |
The recycling centre is very busy. Expect delays. |
Please note: Charges have been introduced for the disposal of certain non-household waste items. Further information can be found on the disposal charges webpage.
Animal bedding
Restrictions apply.
Asbestos
Not accepted at this recycling centre.
Batteries
Including alkaline and lithium batteries.
Cans
Including tins, bottle tops, tin foil, aerosols, and aluminium.
Car batteries
Restrictions apply.
Car parts
Not accepted at any recycling centre.
Coffee cups and waxed cartons
Including tetrapaks.
Dead animals
These cannot be taken to any recycling centre.
Electricals and electronic equipment
Including fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, TVs, monitors, game consoles, mobile phones, laptops, and computers.
Engine oil
Restrictions apply.
Fire extinguisher
Restrictions apply.
Fitted items such as doors, window frames and cupboards
Restrictions apply.
Fluorescent tubes
Includes low energy bulbs and compact flouresecent bulbs.
Gas bottles
Restrictions apply.
Household and garden chemicals
Restrictions apply. Also known as hazardous waste or chemical waste.
Non-recyclable household waste
Paint
Restrictions apply.
Petrol and diesel
These cannot be taken to any recycling centre.
Plasterboard
Charges apply.
Plastic bags
Including plastic film and polythene.
PVC
Restrictions apply. Also known as uPVC.
Rigid plastics
Including plant pots. Also known as hard plastics.
Soil and hardcore
Charges apply. Includes concrete, tarmac, masonry, rubble, bricks, gravel, sand, stone, tiles, glass, and windows.
Textiles
Including clothes, sheets, towels, duvets, paired shoes and linen.
Tyres
Charges apply. Includes car, bike (no charge) and motorcycle tyres.
Wood and timber
Including chipboard, garden shed and fence panels.
If you wish to dispose of an item not on the list please contact us to see if it can be accepted.
Using the recycling centre
Please take care when using the recycling centre, keeping children and pets in the vehicle at all times and using pedestrian routes where possible. Consider wearing protective gloves and sturdy footwear to prevent cuts.
If you need help unloading your vehicle, please alert a member of staff. Please note that due to health and safety, site staff are not obliged to assist in lifting heavy bags of waste or items. Consider using small bags for heavy items and breaking up large heavy items before visiting the site.
For residents that don’t drive or have a vehicle, please contact us for advice.
Vans & trailers
From September 4 2023, Staffordshire residents who use a van or trailer when disposing of household waste, will require a permit to visit any of Staffordshire’s 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
A detailed list of vehicles requiring a permit to visit any HWRC can be found on the van permit page.
The permit will allow you 12 visits per year in your van or with a trailer over 1.5 metres.
You will not need a permit for a car, visits in a car are unlimited.
You will need to apply for a permit online. Once you get to the site you will need to present your permit to the staff on site.
Entrance barrier restrictions
The entrance barriers are 6 foot 6 inches (2 metres) high.
Vehicles may be stopped to check that household waste is being carried. If the Recycling Centre team can confirm the waste is only household waste and is from the visitor’s own residence, the barrier can be opened to allow access.
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