Recycling centres near Swinford
Find council tips and household waste recycling centres near Swinford. Check accepted items, access rules and the official provider before you travel.
8 nearby recycling centres are shown by distance from the area centre.
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Recycling centre · Biffa Leicester · Swinford
Freemen's Common Recycling CentreIslington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ
CardboardElectrical itemsScrap metalAluminium foil and trays+13 moreRecycling centre · Leicestershire County Council · Swinford
Whetstone Waste SiteEnderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6JL
PaperClothesGlass bottles and jarsMetal cans and packagingRecycling centre · Swinford
Gypsym Close Waste Recycling Centre5 Gypsum Close, Leicester, LE4 9AB
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Nearest listed recycling centres
No centre is assigned directly to Swinford in the current source. These are the nearest listed sites. Distances are approximate.
Freemen's Common Recycling Centre
Islington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ
About 7.6 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Aluminium foil and trays, Household batteries, Garden waste.
Whetstone Waste Site
Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6JL
About 7.7 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Paper, Clothes, Glass bottles and jars, Metal cans and packaging.
Gypsym Close Waste Recycling Centre
5 Gypsum Close, Leicester, LE4 9AB
About 9.0 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Kettering Household Waste Recycling Centre
Garrard Way, Kettering, NN16 8TD
About 15 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Household batteries, Garden waste, Plastic pots, tubs and trays.
Brixworth Household Waste Recycling Centre
Scaldwell Road, Brixworth, NN6 9YE
About 15 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Household batteries, Garden waste, Books.
Corby Household Waste Recycling Centre
Kettering Road, Weldon, NN17 3JG
About 15 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Aluminium foil and trays, Household batteries, Garden waste.
Cottesmore Household Waste Recycling Centre
About 18 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Loughborough Recycling & Household Waste Site
Railway Terrace, Loughborough, LE11 1HW
About 18 miles from the centre of Harborough.
Listed items include Cardboard, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Light bulbs, Aluminium foil and trays.
Items listed at these recycling centres
Each site has its own limits and rules. Check the centre page and official provider before you travel.
- Aluminium foil and trays
- Books
- Cardboard
- Clothes
- Cooking oil
- Electrical items
- Engine oil
- Fluorescent tubes
- Food and drink cartons
- Fridges and freezers
- Garden waste
- Glass bottles and jars
- Hard plastic items
- Household batteries
- Large household appliances
- Light bulbs
- Metal cans and packaging
- Mobile phones
- Paper
- Plasterboard and gypsum
- Plastic bags and film
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic pots, tubs and trays
- Scrap metal
- Shoes and footwear
- Televisions
- Timber and wood
- Vehicle batteries
Check local access rules
A site can require a booking, proof of address or a vehicle permit. Charges can apply to some waste. Open the centre page and check its official provider before you load your vehicle.
Sources for this guide
- Dispose of household waste
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026
- Recycle an item
Recycle Now · Reviewed 14 August 2026