The HWRCs are extremely busy and visitor numbers are high. Please be aware that the sites may temporarily close throughout the day to disperse traffic.

Vehicles that continue to queue and obstruct the approach roads may be asked to return to the site at a different time.

Find out who can visit and what you need to know before you make your trip.

Webcam

The webcam link for the HWRC sites has been temporarily removed.

The public webcam images currently show a reduced number of people on site following social distancing measures, which gives a false indication of how busy the sites are. They do not show the roads outside the sites and any queues that may be there.​

​Opening times

​Day ​Site open ​Trade waste service
​Monday ​10am to 6pm ​10am to 6pm
​TuesdayClosed​Closed​
​Wednesday​Closed​Closed
​Thursday ​10am to 6pm ​10am to 6pm
​Friday ​10am to 6pm ​10am to 6pm
​Saturday ​10am to 6pm ​Closed
​Sunday ​10am to 6pm ​Closed

​Bank holiday opening times

Northampton Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays, except where these fall on the centre's closed days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve (depending on which day Christmas Eve falls on).

​Disposing of trade waste?

Small scale traders can recycle certain waste types, or dispose of general waste, at a competitive price at this site.

Trade waste service

What can I recycle here?

Restrictions

Vehicles are restricted to a maximum weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.

Check what restrictions and limits apply to how much waste you can bring as DIY waste disposal.

Pedestrians

We are currently unable to accept pedestrian access to any of the sites.

Compost

For sale at this site for £3.75 per 25 litre bag.

Vans and trailers

All commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need an e-permit to access the site.

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​Other household waste recycling centres

If this household waste and recycling centre does not accept the item you wish to recycle you can try another site from the list below.