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In this article, we address some of the frequently asked questions around Worksop recycling centre. Where to find it and what waste streams are accepted.
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Address: Shireoaks Rd, Worksop S80 3HA
Phone: 020 3567 4370
Opening times
January and February: 8am to 4pm
March: 8am to 6pm
April to September: 8am to 8pm
October: 8am to 6pm
November and December: 8am to 4pm
Aerosol cans, Batteries, Bedding & Blankets, Bicycles, Books, Cans, Cardboard, Carpets, Cartons (Tetrapak), Cassettes/CDs, Clothing & Textiles, Coat Hangers, Computers, Crockery, Egg Boxes, Electrical Appliances, Fencing, Foil, Food, Fridges & Freezers, Furniture, Green Waste, Glass Bottles/Jars/Glasses/Dishes, Greenhouses, Ink Cartridges, Insulation, Knives, Lawnmowers, Lightbulbs, mattresses, Metals, Engine Oil, Cooking Oil, Paper, Petrol, Plastic Bags, Plastic Bottles, Polystyrene, Sheds, Soil, Washing Machines/Dishwashers, Wood.
Animal waste, Asbestos, Ash, Dead Animals, Fireworks, Healthcare Waste, Nappies, Needles & Syringes, Central Heating Oil, Tyres.
If you have replaced your own bathroom, they will accept it. But if you need to hire a van, you must contact the customer service team at least 24 hours before your visit.
If you have paid for a bathroom installation from a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
If you have replaced your own boiler, they will accept it. But if you need to hire a van, you must contact the customer service team at least 24 hours before your visit.
If you have paid for a boiler installation from a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
These items are accepted for minor repairs and small household DIY jobs. But waste is not accepted from renovations, large DIY jobs and refurbishments. Even if you carry out the work yourself.
If you have work carried out by a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
Car parts are not accepted. Only engine oil and car batteries are allowed.
If you have a large amount of household chemicals then you must contact customer service for advice.
Small quantities of household chemicals can be accepted. They must be handed directly to a member of staff and every care take to contain and transport them properly.
Fire extinguishers up to 2kg are accepted. But anything over this size is commercial. If you are a business then you should contact the original supplier. If you have had a commercial fire extinguisher left at a domestic property but you are unsure of the supplier, you will need to contact a supplier and pay for disposal.
These items are not waste. They have a financial value as each of them was subject to a paid deposit on initial purchase. You should return them to the original supplier.
For BOC cylinders call: 0800 111 333
For CALOR cylinders call: 0800 121 4512
For all other gas cylinders call: 0800 083 9652
If you have fitted your own windows, they will accept up to 2 windows which fit in the boot of a car. You can also put small amounts of wrapped broken glass in your wheelie bin.
If you have windows fitted by a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
No, they need to be returned to your local chemist or pharmacy.
No, Nottinghamshire residents can take paint to Calverton, Newark, Beeston or Warsop.
Plasterboard is accepted in small amounts. If you carried out work on your own property.
If you had work carried out by a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
Yes - if you have replaced a radiator yourself in your own property.
If you had work carried out by a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
Yes - if you have replaced the tiles yourself in your own property, as part of a small DIY job.
If you had work carried out by a tradesperson: It is their legal responsibility to remove and dispose of your waste. This should be included in your quote and agreed before the works begin.
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