Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre

Opening times

The site is open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm.

Bank holiday opening times

Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays.

The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, and will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve.

Location

Map

Address

Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Lower Ecton Lane
Great Billing
Northampton
NN3 5HQ

Access

This site has ramps to the bins.

What you can recycle

Find out what can be recycled at our centres.

Restrictions

Check what restrictions and limits apply to how much waste you can bring as DIY waste disposal.

Vans and trailers

Vehicles are restricted to a maximum weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.

All commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need an e-permit to access the site. Find out more and apply for a free waste e-permit.

Paid for waste service at HWRCs

Small scale traders, residents with excessive DIY waste and non-residents of WNC can recycle certain waste types, or dispose of general waste, at a competitive price at this site.

Find out more about the trade waste service.

Reuse at HWRCs

If your items are in good condition and can be reused please place them in the reuse drop off area. A member of site staff will assess if the items is suitable for reuse.

For a list of items than can be accepted for reuse please see the reuse section of our website.

Items taken from sites are sold at 2 reuse shops located at Sixfields HWRC and Farthinghoe Reuse and Recycling Centre.

Find out more about reuse and how you can donate or buy items by visiting our reuse page.

Compost

Compost is available to buy at this site for £4.50 per 25 litre bag, made from recycled green waste. Card payment only.

Using the centre

When using the centre:

• make a booking prior to your visit
• do not queue before 10am; it obstructs gates and roads
• wear protective gloves, appropriate footwear (no open toes), and clothing
• only bring what you can handle or bring help for heavy items
• pre-sort your waste to reduce congestion and make recycling easier and more accurate. Separate anything that you feel is suitable for reuse
• be courteous; abusive behaviour towards staff and members of the public will not be tolerated
• be aware that there is no pedestrian access - if you require alternative arrangements, please email [email protected] or call our HWRC customer service team, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, on 0300 126 7000 2 days prior to your intended visit
• place items in the correct containers
• cooperate with staff and ask for help if needed
• keep children and animals inside your vehicle
• observe the site speed limit and one-way system; park in marked bays
• comply with all policies, including e-permit and DIY waste restrictions
• all commercial and chargeable household waste must be paid for at a dedicated service at Sixfields and Ecton Lane

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Last updated 13 March 2026