Recycling centres near Thornton
Find council tips and household waste recycling centres near Thornton. 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 · Lancashire County Council · Thornton
Garstang Community Recycling and Re-use CentreBrockholes Way, Catterall, Preston, PR3 0PZ
CardboardCooking oilElectrical itemsScrap metal+16 moreRecycling centre · Lancashire County Council · Thornton
Fleetwood Recycling CentreJameson Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8TW
CardboardGas bottles and cylindersCooking oilElectrical items+28 moreRecycling centre · Thornton
Blackpool Household Waste Recycling CentreBristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG
CardboardElectrical itemsScrap metalHousehold batteries+14 moreRecycling centre · Lancashire County Council · Thornton
Preston Household Waste Recycling CentreTom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG
CardboardGas bottles and cylindersCooking oilElectrical items+28 more
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Nearest listed recycling centres
No centre is assigned directly to Thornton in the current source. These are the nearest listed sites. Distances are approximate.
Garstang Community Recycling and Re-use Centre
Brockholes Way, Catterall, Preston, PR3 0PZ
About 3.5 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Household batteries, Garden waste.
Fleetwood Recycling Centre
Jameson Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8TW
About 7.7 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Gas bottles and cylinders, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Tyres.
Blackpool Household Waste Recycling Centre
Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG
About 8.8 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Household batteries, Garden waste, Large household appliances.
Preston Household Waste Recycling Centre
Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG
About 8.8 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Gas bottles and cylinders, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Tyres.
Auction Mart Recycling Point
About 10 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Paper, Clothes, Glass bottles and jars, Metal cans and packaging.
Longridge Household Waste Recycling Centre
Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, PR3 2YB
About 11 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Gas bottles and cylinders, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Tyres.
Lancaster Household Waste Recycling Centre
Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS
About 11 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Gas bottles and cylinders, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Tyres.
Lytham Household Waste Recycling Centre
Saltcotes Road, Lytham
About 11 miles from the centre of Wyre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Gas bottles and cylinders, Cooking oil, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Tyres.
Items listed at these recycling centres
Each site has its own limits and rules. Check the centre page and official provider before you travel.
- Asbestos
- Books
- Bricks, rubble and hardcore
- Cardboard
- Carpets and underlay
- Clothes
- Cooking oil
- Electrical items
- Engine oil
- Fluorescent tubes
- Food and drink cartons
- Fridges and freezers
- Furniture
- Garden waste
- Gas bottles and cylinders
- Glass bottles and jars
- Hard plastic items
- Household batteries
- Household chemicals
- Household textiles
- Large household appliances
- Mattresses
- Metal cans and packaging
- Paint
- Paper
- Plasterboard and gypsum
- Plastic bags and film
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic pots, tubs and trays
- Printer ink and toner cartridges
- Scrap metal
- Shoes and footwear
- Televisions
- Timber and wood
- Tyres
- 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