Hucknall Tip & Recycling Centre — Address, Phone Number, Opening Hours
If you're clearing out a garage, garden or house in Hucknall, the local recycling centre on Wigwam Lane is usually your first stop. Here's everything you need before you go — the address, phone number, opening hours by season, registration rules, and what to do if you've got more than a car boot's worth to get rid of.
Hucknall Recycling Centre — the essentials
- Address: Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 5SZ
- Phone: 0300 500 8080 (Nottinghamshire County Council customer service)
- Run by: Veolia, on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council — one of twelve household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across the county
- Who can use it: Nottinghamshire residents only, with a registered vehicle
Opening hours by season
Like all Nottinghamshire recycling centres, Hucknall's hours change through the year:
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| January – February | 8am – 4pm |
| March | 8am – 6pm |
| April – September | 8am – 8pm |
| October | 8am – 6pm |
| November – December | 8am – 4pm |
The centre is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Hours can shift slightly around bank holidays, so it's worth a quick call to 0300 500 8080 if you're planning a trip on one of those days.
Before you go: you need to register your vehicle
Nottinghamshire's recycling centres run a mandatory registration scheme — you can't just turn up. Register online in advance at nottinghamshire.gov.uk/registertorecycle, which lets you add up to two vehicles per household.
A few things that catch people out:
- Hire vans and larger vans usually need approval in advance — contact customer services at least 24 hours before your visit and bring your hire agreement.
- Trade or commercial waste isn't accepted at any Nottinghamshire HWRC, even if it's your own business's waste in your own van.
- Bring some form of ID or proof of address if it's your first visit — staff may ask, especially if your registration is new.
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Get free quotes →What you can take to Hucknall tip
Like other Nottinghamshire HWRCs, Hucknall accepts the usual household categories:
- General household waste and recycling (paper, card, glass, plastics, metal cans)
- Garden waste — soil, turf, branches and hedge trimmings
- Wood, scrap metal and small electricals (WEEE)
- Batteries, textiles/clothing, light bulbs and ink cartridges
- Small amounts of DIY waste from minor home repairs, within set limits
Fridges, freezers and other large appliances are accepted too, but they're handled separately because the refrigerant gases have to be removed by a licensed handler before recycling — our fridge & appliance disposal guide covers exactly what to expect.
Large-scale renovation or demolition waste, asbestos, and anything from a business isn't accepted — check with the council before loading the van if you're not sure an item qualifies.
If you need more than the tip can handle
The tip works well for a boot-load or a single trip, but it's not always the right answer:
| Your situation | Why the tip might not fit | Better option |
|---|---|---|
| Full house or garage clearance | Multiple trips, registration limits, heavy lifting | House clearance |
| Renovation or building rubble | HWRCs limit DIY waste and don't take trade waste | Skip hire |
| No van, or can't lift heavy items | Tip requires you to transport and unload yourself | Rubbish removal |
| Business or shop waste | Not accepted at any council HWRC | Commercial waste |
A licensed man-and-van collection means someone else does the loading, lifting and driving — usually worth it once you've got more than you can comfortably fit in one car, or the items are heavy and awkward. It's worth doing the maths, too: once you factor in van hire, fuel, your time, and a second or third trip, a "free" tip run often isn't much cheaper than having someone collect the lot in one go — and you spend your Saturday doing something else.
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Get free quotes →Getting there
Wigwam Lane sits just off the main Hucknall road network, a few minutes from the town centre. If you're coming from further out — Bulwell, Papplewick or Linby — allow a little extra time at busier periods (weekends and bank holidays tend to see queues, especially in summer when the site's open until 8pm).
Frequently asked questions
The Nottinghamshire County Council customer service line for Hucknall Recycling Centre and all other county recycling centres is 0300 500 8080.
Hours vary by season: 8am–4pm in January, February, November and December; 8am–6pm in March and October; and 8am–8pm from April to September. The site is closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Yes. Nottinghamshire operates a mandatory vehicle registration scheme for all its recycling centres. Register online at nottinghamshire.gov.uk, which covers up to two vehicles per household. Hire vans usually need separate approval in advance.
No. Household waste recycling centres, including Hucknall, don't accept trade, commercial or business waste under any circumstances — even in a personal vehicle. Business waste needs a licensed commercial collection instead.
Yes, large appliances including fridges and freezers are accepted, but they're handled separately on site because the refrigerant gases must be removed by a licensed handler before recycling.
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