Doncaster Council

• Where can I go to recycle my waste?
• What items can I recycle at these centres?
• Where can I take large items of rubbish, garden waste, rubble etc.?
• I want to take a trailer to a Household Waste Recycling Centre. How do I get a permit?
• I would like pedestrian access onto site, how do I get a permit?
• What happens if I do not live within the same Parish as a HWRC but would like pedestrian access to a site?

Where can I go to recycle my waste?

There are six Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) throughout the Borough and they all provide a wide range of recycling facilities. In addition to being able to deposit recyclable materials at these six sites, Doncaster residents can take any other household waste, free of charge, for safe and responsible disposal.

Household Waste Recycling Centres Locations

1. Balby, Springwell Lane
2. Armthorpe, Armthorpe Road
3. Hatfield, Bootham Lane
4. Rossington, Bankwood Lane
5. Carcroft, Bentley Moor Lane
6. Conisbrough, Crookhill Road                                        

Opening Times

All Household Waste Recycling Centres are open 7 days a week:

1 April - 30 September - From 9.30 am - 7.00 pm 
1 October - 31 March - From 9.30 am - 5.00 pm

Armthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centre is the exception and is open from 8.30 am - 7.00 pm all year round.

Rossington Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will be closing at 7pm on Friday 5th September 2008 to undertake re-surfacing work and other improvements.

The site is expected to be closed for approximately 8 weeks. Please check the website for updates and details of the site re-opening.

What items can I recycle at these centres?

The following list indicates which materials can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centres: 

• Asbestos (Armthorpe Only)
• Batteries - Car and Household
• Cans tins and foil 
• Cardboard
• Chipboard
• Electrical Items
• Fluorescent Tubes (Armthorpe and Balby Only)
• Fridge and freezers (CFC's)
• Glass
• Green Waste
• Hardcore
• LP gas cylinders (Except Hatfield and Conisbrough)
• Non-Ferrous Metals
• Oil
• Paper
• Plastic Bottles
• Scrap Metal
• Shoes
• Textiles
• Tyres
• Wood          

Where can I take large items of rubbish, garden waste, rubble etc.?

Doncaster has 6 Household Waste Recycling Centres. 

These sites are provided for the recycling and disposal of household waste from Doncaster residents ONLY. Under Council policy (since June 2001), sign written commercial vehicles are banned from the sites, and cars towing a trailer must display a valid entry permit (available at no cost to all Doncaster residents).

I want to take a trailer to a Household Waste Recycling Centre. How do I get a permit?

To obtain a Household Waste Permit, you must  be a resident of Doncaster and adhere to the following terms and conditions:

1. The permits allow the disposal of Household Waste only, if anyone is found to be disposing of trade waste their permit will be withdrawn.
2. Permits are not transferable and are only valid for the vehicle and the one site indicated on your application.
3. No sign written or hire vehicles are allowed on the site.
4. The permit must be displayed in the vehicle windscreen or access to the site will be refused.
5. The permit is valid for two years, however if your vehicle or address details change you must advise us on Tel. 01302 736000.

Please contact the Customer Services team on the telephone number given at the top of this web page for an application form to be sent. 

Or you can complete the online form below:

Household Waste Recycling Centre Permits

Please note that we will only be able to issue your permit when we have received the completed application form and copies of:

• Your car registration document (log book)
• Or copy of your latest utility (Gas, Electric, Water, Council Tax) bill                  

Please send these documents to the address at the top of this web page.

I would like pedestrian access onto site, how do I get a permit?

Householders living within the same parish as a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) who do not have, or do not wish to use, a private vehicle to transport their household waste can be issued with a “Pedestrian Permit”. 

To apply for a pedestrian permit you can either telephone 01302 736000, visit a customer service centre, or complete the on-line form below:

Household Waste Pedestrian Access Form

What happens if I do not live within the same Parish as a HWRC but would like pedestrian access to a site?

Please call Customer Services on 01302 736000, an advisor will take your details. Following this you will receive a call from a member of the Resource Recovery Team who will individually assess your request for a permit.