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Recycling Centres

Due to a national shortage of treatment capacity out of our control, we can only accept one cooling appliance per household at this time (e.g. fridges, freezers, heat pumps and air-conditioning appliances).

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MK residents can drop off large or bulky amounts of household waste and recycling at one of the three recycling centres.

How to book a visit

To visit a recycling centre you must make a booking. Slots can be booked online or by telephone, up to seven days in advance. New booking slots are released every day, on a rolling basis. 

To make a booking (15 minute slot) you need to confirm the registration number of the vehicle you plan to use, which site you wish to visit and an email address for the booking confirmation to be sent to. You will not be allowed on site without your confirmation email and proof of address e.g. driving licence.

MK resident online bookings 

To book a slot by telephone, call Customer Services on 01908 252570.

How to amend/cancel a visit

If you need to amend or cancel your booking slot, please call customer services on 01908 252570.

Business, Commercial and Trade Waste bookings

Arrange a bulky waste collection

To arrange a bulky waste collection service from your property (this is a chargeable service) for items such as household furniture, carpets, white goods, microwaves, TVs, etc visit this page.

Recycling centre locations, opening times and vehicles permitted on-site

Address: Chesney Wold, Bleak Hall MK 6 1NE

Winter opening times, 1 October to 31 March: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Summer opening times, 1 April to 30 September: 7.00am to 7.00pm

Vehicles permitted on-site: 

  • Cars under 2 metres high only
  • Maximum vehicle weight 3.5 tonnes

Address: Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AH

Winter opening times, 1 October to 31 March: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Summer opening times, 1 April to 30 September: 7.00am to 7.00pm

Vehicles permitted on-site: 

  • Cars under 2 metres high
  • Car plus trailer under 2 metres high
  • Van under 2 metres high
  • Maximum vehicle weight 3.5 tonnes

Please note: we do not allow entry to vans with trailers

Address: North Crawley Road, Newport Pagnell MK16 9HG

Winter opening times, 1 October to 31 March: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Summer opening times, 1 April to 30 September: 7.00am to 7.00pm

Vehicles permitted on-site via Main Entrance:

  •  Cars under 2 metres high
  • Car plus trailer under 2 metres high
  • Van under 2 metres high

Vehicles permitted on-site via Trade Entrance only:

  • Cars over 2 metres high
  • Car plus trailer over 2 meters high
  • Van under 2 metres high
  • Van over 2 metres high
  • Trade and commercial vehicles
  • Maximum weight 3.5 tonnes for all vehicles

Please note: we do not allow entry to vans with trailers

Map showing the locations

Important information

  • Wear gloves when unloading waste
  • Wear sensible footwear (no flip flops or sandals)
  • Wear trousers, not shorts
  • Do not climb over the walls or into skips
  • Do not use mobile phones on site
  • No hot ashes or disposable BBQs
  • No smoking on site
  • Do not bring pets or children

We accept the following items for recycling or safe disposal:

  • Asbestos that has been securely wrapped at New Bradwell site only. We do not accept asbestos from commercial sources.
  • Batteries and car batteries
  • Cooking oil and used engine oil
  • Electronic and electrical items, e.g. computers, laptops, mobile phones, lamps
  • Fire extinguishers - contents must be identifiable
  • Furniture e.g. tables, beds, mattresses, etc
  • Gas bottles (contents must be identifiable)
  • Hardcore and rubble
  • Some hazardous waste items. See our advice before booking
  • Household and garden chemicals
  • Light bulbs, low energy bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • Mixed textiles and clothes
  • Paint
  • Tyres (not Bleak Hall site)
  • Videos, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs
  • White goods e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers, etc  
  • Wood and timber
  • Other household waste

Waste and Recycling team contact information

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (appointment only), 9 Dickens Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5QF

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