Household Recycling Centre A to Z

The full list of items that are accepted at Worcestershire Household Recycling Centres.

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Asbestos

From 1st August 2013 only cement bonded asbestos will only be accepted on site if it is double bagged or wrapped in plastic sheeting and sealed. Upon arrival at a Household Recycling Centre you should identify to a Site Assistant that they wish to dispose of asbestos. If advice on the safe disposal of asbestos is required, residents can ring one of the sites that accept asbestos in advance of visiting the facility.

Hallow Road (Worcester West) 01905 421116
Hereford (Rotherwas) 01432 343420
Leominster 01568 614271
Malvern 01684 892785
Pershore (Hill & Moor) 01386 861434
Redditch 01527 526392
Stourport 01299 826736

It is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity. Any material deposited must be able to fit into the container openings which measure 84cm by 158cm.

Ash trees infected by Chalara Fraxinea (‘Ash Dieback’) - removal and disposal

In recent years dieback of ash trees has become an increasing problem nationally. Consequently we have compiled advice on the best methods of managing the disposal of ash dieback material in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

This advice is directed towards householders and applies only when the householder intends to or it becomes necessary to dispose of infected vegetation.

Accordingly and depending on the nature and location of any infected vegetation the following options are suggested, in decreasing order of preference:

Burning in situ on the ground or in mobile incinerators brought to site (burning is the preferred option where allowed under legislation in smoke control areas, and subject to the potential risk of smoke nuisance. Please be considerate by advising your nearest neighbours before lighting a bonfire, so that they can be prepared for any minor inconveniences which might arise).
On site burial in the ground.
Home Composting. Ash dieback material cannot go into your brown garden waste bin at home.
Household Recycling Centre:

Where it is not possible to deal with plants or plant material from affected areas on site, the waste should be securely contained, either by bagging or by placing in enclosed containers and taken to your nearest Household Recycling Centre (HRC).

On arrival at the HRC you should inform the site staff that you have Chalara infected garden waste materials that require disposal to landfill.

For further information, please visit the Forestry Commission website.

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Batteries (including automotive batteries)

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Bikes

Bikes taken to Bilford Road (Worcester East), Hallow Road (Worcester West), Kidderminster, Stourport, Pershore (Hill & Moor), Malvern, Leominster and Hereford (Rotherwas) HRC will be collected by local charities/organisations for re-use. Bikes are accepted at all other centres but will not be re-used.

Books

Book banks are located at the following Household Recycling Centre sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Kidderminster
Stourport-on-Severn
Tenbury Wells

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Cans and aerosols

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

If you can remove the battery please remove and put the casing in the Small Appliances skip and the battery in a battery recycling point. If you cannot remove the battery please put the whole casing in the chemicals area at the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

Cardboard and paper

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Carpets

Can be placed in the waste to landfill container for disposal.

Chemicals and paint

If you wish to dispose of any chemicals it is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity. Water based paints can be disposed of in the landfill container. Chemicals and paints, such as Gloss or Printer Toner Cartridges should be disposed of at sites with facilities for chemical disposal. These include the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

Commercial Vehicle and Trailer (CVT) permits

See our CVT page for full details.

Computer monitors, televisions (including LCD and flat screens) and laptops

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres. Alternatively there are re-use organisations who will re-use unwanted Laptops and Computers.

Computer towers

Can be recycled at all sites. They can be recycled in the small electrical appliances container at the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Kidderminster
Ross-on-Wye
Stourport

At other sites they can be recycled in the Scrap Metal container. Alternatively there are re-use organisations who will re-use unwanted Laptops and computers.

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Dishwashers

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Drink and food Cans

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

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e-Cigarettes

Can be recycled in the Small Electrical Appliances container at all Household Recycling Centres. Please remove the battery and recycle it separately in the battery recycling point.

Electrical items

Can be recycled in the Small Electrical Appliances container at all Household Recycling Centres:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hereford
Kidderminster
Kington
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Ross-on-Wye
Stourport
Tenbury

Electrical items at all other sites, and larger electrical appliances can be recycled in the Scrap Metal container.

Engine oil

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres. It is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity.

Energy saving light bulbs

Can be recycled with fluorescent tubes at all sites.

Explosives and fireworks

For information how to dispose fireworks, please visit RoSPA - Firework Safety website.

For other types of explosive, please contact your local police station.

Recycling centres do not accept waste of this type under any circumstances. Do not put this waste in your kerbside collections (with the exception of fully spent fireworks). It poses a risk to waste management staff and members of the public.

Expiry date

Permits are colour coded each year and expire on the 31st March. They will not be accepted after this date.

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Fire extinguishers

Empty and unused/expired fire extinguishers will need to be put into the cage with the gas bottles as they may still contain pressurised gas

Firearms

If you have a firearm that you want to dispose of please take it to your nearest police station.

Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Fly tipping

The GOV.UK - Report fly-tipping or illegal waste dumping website advise that any incidents of fly tipping are reported to the relevant local authority to investigate. If you have had waste fly tipped on your property The Waste Directory website can provide you with details of licensed facilities able to accept the waste for safe disposal.

Fridges and freezers

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Foil

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Food and drink Cans

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Furniture

Can be disposed of at all Household Recycling Centres. Please place in the waste to landfill container.

Furniture with a valid fire safety label and tables/ chairs etc which are in good condition can be placed in a reuse container at the following sites:

Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Droitwich
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hill and Moor (Pershore)
Tenbury Wells

Tables etc made of wood can be recycled in the wood container.

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Gas bottles

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Glass jars and bottles

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres except Upton-upon-Severn.

Green waste

Acceptable at all Household Recycling Centres.

Cuttings larger than 2 metres in length, and 100mm in diameter can only be accepted at the following sites:

Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Bromyard
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Kidderminster
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Tenbury Wells
Upton-upon-Severn

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Helium Canisters

Helium Canisters can be recycled by putting them in the cage with the gas bottles. Please speak to staff who will put it in the cage.

Hire vehicles

Permits for hired vehicles must be obtained in advance. For details please see our CVT page.

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Inhaler

Unused medicines should not be disposed of via your household waste. If treatment is stopped return any unused inhalers to your doctor or pharmacist for safe disposal. Used inhalers may be disposed of with your household recycling.

Ink Jet print cartridges

Can be recycled at the following Household Recycling Centres:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Ross-on-Wye
Stourport

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Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed should preferably be dealt with at the site of origin. As a last resort it can be sent to landfill or Energy from Waste. All material must be double bagged and taken to a Household Recycling Centre for disposal in the Waste to Landfill skip. Please advise staff when you arrive that you have Japanese Knotweed.

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Laptops, computer monitors and televisions (including LCD and flat screens)

Can be recycled at all sites. Alternatively there are re-use organisations who will re-use unwanted Laptops and computers.

Landfill

All Household Recycling Centres accept waste to go to landfill however you are encouraged to recycle or reuse items where possible. A list of what can be recycled & where is available for Herefordshire and Worcestershire HRCs.

Loft Installation

Please place in general waste container.

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Mattresses

Can be placed in the waste to landfill container for disposal.

Microwave ovens

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Mobile phones

Can be recycled at the following Household Recycling Centres:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

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Nitrous Oxide Canisters

Nitrous Oxide Canisters can be recycled by putting them in the cage with the gas bottles. Please speak to staff who will put them in the cage for you.

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Oil - engine

Engine Oil can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres. It is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity.

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Paint and chemicals

Water based paints can be disposed of in the landfill container. Chemicals and paints, such as gloss, should be disposed of at sites with facilities for chemical disposal. If you wish to dispose of any chemicals it is advisable to contact the site in advance to ensure there is available capacity. These include the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

Alternatively there are re-use organisations who will re-use unwanted paints.

Paper and cardboard

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Plasterboard

As of 1st April 2009 the Environment Agency have changed their ruling on plaster and plasterboard disposal. As a result plaster and plasterboard can only be disposed of at the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Stourport

Plastic bottles

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Printer cartridges (Inkjet only)

Can be recycled at the following Household Recycling Centres:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Ross-on-Wye
Stourport

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Renewing CVT permits

Households are permitted up to 12 permits per year (April – March). Permits are issued on a pro-rata basis, dependent upon month of application, allowing 1 permit per calendar month e.g. applying in October you will receive 6 permits.

You can apply for permits for any year running April to March up to 3 months in advance. Requests can be made from the CVT page.

Residents permits

See Residents Permits page for full details.

Reuse

There are re-use containers at Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane), Bilford Road, Droitwich Spa, Hallow Road, Pershore (Hill and Moor) and Tenbury Wells Household Recycling Centres in Worcestershire, and Ledbury, Leominster , Hereford, Ross on Wye and Kington Household Recycling Centre in Herefordshire collecting furniture and other small items, which is collected by a local organisation for re-use.

Reuse at Household Recycling Centres in Herefordshire & Worcestershire Policy

Rubble and soil

can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

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Scrap metal

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Shoes

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres except Upton-upon-Severn.

Smoke alarms

Can be placed into the chemical container for safe disposal at the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury (Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

Sofas

If in good condition and have a valid fire safety label, sofas can be offered for reuse either online or via a charity shop. Alternatively they can be disposed of at all Household Recycling Centres. Please place in the waste to landfill container.

Soil conditioner

Severn Waste Services operates a composting facility at its Hill and Moor site near Pershore where green waste collected from the Household Recycling Centres and household garden waste collections is composted.

The resultant soil conditioner “Greengrow” is available bagged or loose.

40 litre bags of soil conditioner can be purchased at your local Household Recycling Centre but please phone the relevant site to confirm availability. Bags are £2.00 each inclusive of VAT (card sales only).

Loose soil conditioner to load yourself can also be purchased at the Hill & Moor Household Recycling Centre for £5.00 per trailer load (max 1.5m in length), £5.00 for a builder’s bag or £1.00 to fill your own bag (prices are inclusive of VAT and the site only accepts card sales).

For bulk enquiries (loaded directly from the composting area) for delivery or collection please phone the Hill & Moor Landfill weighbridge on 01386 860630 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday. Collected loose soil conditioner is £4.00 per tonne plus VAT, minimum charge 1 tonne (card sales only). Deliveries will incur an additional transport cost.

Soil and rubble

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Solar panels

Should be placed in the waste to landfill container.

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Third sector organisations

Download the latest policy regarding the disposal of waste items

Toner printer cartridges

Can be placed into the chemical container for safe disposal at the following sites:

Bilford Road (Worcester East)
Hallow Road (Worcester West)
Hanbury(Droitwich)
Hereford (Rotherwas)
Kidderminster
Leominster
Malvern
Pershore (Hill & Moor)
Redditch
Stourport

Televisions (including LCD and flat screens), laptops and monitors

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Tetrapak

Can be recycled through your kerbside recycling collection.

Textiles

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres except Upton-upon-Severn

Timber and wood

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Tyres

Can be disposed of at all HRC's . If you wish to dispose of more than 4 tyres please contact the site you wish to use in advance.

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UPVC windows and doors

Please put in landfill container

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Vacuum cleaners

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Vapes

Can be recycled in the Small Electrical Appliances container at all Household Recycling Centres. Please remove the battery and recycle it separately in the battery recycling point.

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Washing machines and dryers

Can be recycled at all Household Recycling Centres.

Weight restriction

A 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight restriction was introduced on the 01 June 2011 at all of our Household Recycling Centres - all vehicles over this limit will be denied access.