Household Recycling Centre Policies and Strategy

Check your vehicle is allowed entry to our sites

For information about the types and sizes of vehicles that are allowed entry to our Household Recycling Centres (HRC), and whether or not you will require an e-permit for your vehicle or trailer, please visit our HRC e-permit scheme webpage.

Read our Vehicle Size Restrictions Policy for further details.

Vehicle Parts Policy

Explains what vehicle parts and fluids are accepted.

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Trade Waste Policy

Our Household Recycling Centres are not licensed to accept waste from commercial businesses or contractors.

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Waste from other sources that is not accepted

We do not accept waste from parish councils, schools, charity shops or clubs.

Tenanted Properties Policy

Tenants own household waste is accepted, but not waste from landlords.

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Construction, Demolition and DIY Waste Policy

Waste from large scale construction, demolition or renovation projects cannot be accepted at Household Recycling Centres. Small scale project waste may be accepted. Please read our Construction, Demolition and DIY Waste Policy for more information.

Household Recycling Service Strategy

This sets out our strategy for providing a household recycling service to the residents of Cambridgeshire. It is currently being reviewed following delays related to Covid.