Opening times
From 1st March 2018 both the Blackburn and Darwen sites will be closed one day a week:
- Darwen: Tuesday
- Blackburn: Wednesday
Otherwise the sites are open everyday (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) on the following times:
- 8am - 7pm 1 April - 30 September
- 8am - 5pm 1 October - 31 March
Locations
There are recycling centres (tips) in both Blackburn and Darwen.
George Street West Blackburn
Spring Vale Road Darwen
Before you come
Please separate out your rubbish for recycling before you visit the site - this saves money on burying recyclable items and helps protect our environment.
With your help we are recycling about 70% of all refuse taken to these sites.
Van or trailer permits
If you use a van to move rubbish, you will need a permit to enter the HWRC.
Find out more about permits and how to applyRecycling 'bank' sites
The Council also manages a number of recycling sites on car parks across Blackburn with Darwen. Below you will find a list of these sites and what you can recycle at each site.
| Site |
Paper |
Cans |
Shoes |
Textiles |
Glass |
|---|
| Little Harwood Community Centre |
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Yes |
| Rock Lane Tockholes |
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Yes |
| Asda, Blackburn |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Battery recycling
Some high street stores will now take back used batteries to recycle. Please ask store staff if you cannot see a collection container in the store.