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Northampton - Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre

Opening times

Day​General public opening times​Trade waste opening times
MondayClosedClosed
Tuesday​​10am to 6pm10am to 6pm
Wednesday​10am to 6pm10am to 6pm
ThursdayClosedClosed
Friday​10am to 6pm10am to 6pm
Saturday​10am to 6pmClosed
Sunday​10am to 6pmClosed

Bank holiday opening times

Northampton - Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays, except where these fall on the centre's closed days (Mondays and Thursdays).

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 - Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre
Walter Tull Way
Weedon Road, via Sixfields leisure roundabout
Northampton
NN5 5QL

Sixfields Recycling Centre

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