Whitby household waste recycling centre

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Opening Times

  • Monday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Tuesday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Friday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Saturday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Sunday 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)

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Whitby Recycling Centre specializes in recycling and waste management. It can be found at Discovery Way Whitby Industrial Estate Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 4PZ.

Materials accepted

It accepts the following types of waste and recyclable items here:

  • Aerosol
  • Book
  • Car Battery
  • Cardboard
  • Carpet
  • Carton
  • Electrical Appliance
  • Engine Oil
  • Fluorescent Tube
  • Foil
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Furniture
  • Garden Chemical
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Household Battery
  • Light Bulb
  • Mattress
  • Mobile Phone
  • Monitor
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Scrap Metal
  • Shoe
  • Textile
  • TV
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Wood

Residents who want to dispose of waste not listed here must contact the nearest tip to clarify if that type of waste is acceptable.

Whitby Dump is controlled by North Yorkshire County Council Waste Management Disposal Services. The recycling centre is only for use by local residents.

Schedule

Whitby Recycling Centre is closed on public holidays irrespective of the day of the week the date falls upon. It is usually open at the following times:

  • Monday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Tuesday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Wednesday: closed
  • Thursday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Friday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Saturday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)
  • Sunday: 8.30am-5pm (apr-sep), 8.30am-4pm (oct-mar)

Residents who wish to access the site with a large vehicle, such as a van or trailer, must contact the recycling centre to book an appointment and obtain a permit before their visit. Permits are free. It can be contacted via phone, email or online booking form.

Whitby Recycling Centre can be contacted on 01609 780 780 for any queries residents may have on the service offered by the site.

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Frequently asked questions about Whitby Recycling Centre

What is the recycling symbol?

Recycling symbols are those images that appear on all kinds of products, articles and packaging so that consumers know what type of waste they are (recyclable or non-recyclable) and what material they are made of.

Recycling symbols are important because they guide us to manage our waste well. However, there are some products and packaging that have not been properly labeled and do not contain a recycling label.

If you have waste that you don’t know how to classify, contact your nearest recycling center.

What goes in the blue recycling bin?

In the UK, recycling centers and rubbish collection services commonly use blue bins to identify dry waste such as:

  • Paper
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Cardboard
  • Unwanted mail
  • Telephone directories and catalogs
  • Cereal boxes (without the plastic liner)
  • Egg cartons
  • Greeting cards
  • Drink and food cans

However, not always the container for dry recyclables is blue. Some municipalities use red recycling containers or some even issue blue and red containers for this type of material.

To have precise information, you can consult your nearest recycling center.

How to book a slot for recycling centre?

To visit a household waste recycling center you need to book an appointment in advance. To book an appointment at your nearest recycling center, you can visit their website and book your appointment online.

If the website of your tip does not have this function enabled, you can contact your nearest tip by phone to schedule your visit to the recycling center. In any of the cases, after your booking, you should receive a confirmation email.

What is household waste recycling centre?

Recycling centers vary in the waste materials they receive. Most centers are for household waste only and do not accept commercial waste or material waste from business activities.

The residues that the tips usually accept are:

  • Yard waste
  • Wood and chipboard
  • Paper
  • Metal
  • Electrical items
  • Plastics
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Shoes
  • Bottles and glass jars

On our website you can find your nearest recycling center and see what kind of rubbish you can take. You will also be able to find some categories of items.

Another option is to contact your nearest recycling center by phone or email.

How much recycling is actually recycled?

The recycling rate in the UK has increased in recent years, but so has the generation of waste.

The percentage that is recycled in the UK so far is approximately 45% of the waste generated.

The latest report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) indicates that the waste generated in British homes amounts to approximately 26 million tonnes of waste each year, of which only 12 million are recycled. The other 14 million tons end up in landfills.



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