Cheadle Recycling Centre
Closed Today
Open Friday 9am - 6pm
Monday9am - 6pmTuesday9am - 6pmWednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFriday9am - 6pmSaturday9am - 5pmSunday9am - 5pmBank Holidays
Busy times
| Day of the week | 9am - 10am | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm | 12pm - 1pm | 1pm - 2pm | 2pm - 3pm | 3pm - 4pm | 4pm - 5pm | 5pm - 6pm |
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| Monday |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Expect delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
| Tuesday |
Expect delays |
Significant delays |
Minimal queues |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Thursday |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Friday |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Expect delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
| Saturday |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Minimal queues |
Minimal queues |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Minimal queues |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Significant delays |
Expect delays |
Minimal queues |
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
Not accepted at this recycling centre.
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.
Trade waste
Larger amounts of waste may be considered as trade waste and can be disposed of through the small traders waste disposal scheme, charges will apply.
Domestic garden waste is accepted, however traders with garden waste will need to dispose of this through the chargeable small traders waste disposal scheme.
Commercial or hired vehicles
Anyone bringing household waste to one of the centres in a commercial type vehicle, including hired vehicles, should be prepared to have the load inspected to make sure that it is permitted household waste and not commercial/industrial waste.
Van use is permitted at the centre but a size limit of 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight is in place due to the safety of other site users.
Trailers
Small trailers are permitted but should be single axle and approximately 6 foot x 4 foot in size.
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.
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.
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