Alconbury Waste Recycling Centre

Please be aware that the electricity supply around Alconbury Household Recycling Centre could be disrupted on Tuesday 23 May 2023 which may have an impact on site operations. The site will still be open to residents throughout the day.

It is no longer necessary to book to attend any of Cambridgeshire’s Household Recycling Centres.

Before visiting please Check whether your vehicle requires an e-permit (applies to commercial-type vehicles or any trailer in excess of 1.5m length (excluding the towing mechanism) or over 570 litre capacity)

Please sort your waste ready for arrival at site.

Opening times

April to September - 8am to 5pm, seven days a week
October to March - 9am to 4pm, seven days a week
Entrance gates shut 10 minutes before closing time

Christmas Eve - closes at 1pm
Christmas Day - closed 
Boxing Day - closed
New Year's Day - closed

General information

Cambridgeshire's nine Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) are managed by Amey under contract to Cambridgeshire County Council.

HRCs are provided for Cambridgeshire residents to bring their own household waste.

Further information about disposing of waste, as well as our policies, can be found on our Waste and Recycling Centre webpages.