Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Christmas and New Year hours
Sixfields, Ecton, Daventry, Towcester, and Brixworth HWRCs will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. They will also close at 2pm on Christmas Eve, depending on the day it falls.
Farthinghoe Recycling and Re-use Centre will close at midday on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Opening times
| Day | General public opening times | Trade waste opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 6pm |
| Friday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 6pm | Closed |
| Sunday | 10am to 6pm | Closed |
Bank holiday opening times
Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays, except where these fall on the centre's closed days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, and will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve (depending on which day Christmas Eve falls on).
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.
Disposal of trade waste
Small scale traders 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.
Compost
Urbaser Ltd sells compost at this site for £4.50 per 25 litre bag, made from recycled green waste.
Using the centre
When using the centre:
- 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
- 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, contact Customer Services 2 days prior to visiting
- 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
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Last updated 27 September 2024