​Ash Road Recycling Centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

Open today : 08:00 - 20:00

Clearing out a large load in Droylsden? Find out if you need a tameside metropolitan borough council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Ash Road Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Greater Manchester dump.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Ash Road
Droylsden, Greater Manchester
M43 6QU

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Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 20:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 20:00
  • friday 08:00 - 20:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 20:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 20:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 20:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 20:00
  • friday 08:00 - 20:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 20:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 20:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open normal hours unless listed in closed dates

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Accepted Items

  • General waste
  • Small bulky items
  • Garden waste
  • Cardboard
  • Wood and timber
  • Scrap metal
  • Hardcore and rubble
  • Carpets
  • Electrical items
  • Tyres
  • Oil
  • Batteries
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Cans
  • Plastic bottles
  • Light bulbs
  • Vapes and E-cigarettes
  • Garden furniture
  • Tables
  • Dining room furniture
  • Sideboards
  • Sofas
  • Chairs
  • Bed frames
  • Wardrobes
  • Chest of draws
  • Bed side tables
  • TV stands
  • TV units
  • Board games
  • Puzzles
  • Children's toys
  • Books
  • Handheld tools
  • Ladders
  • Step ladders
  • Wheelbarrows
  • Handheld gardening tools
  • Suitcases
  • Baskets
  • Trunks
  • Musical instruments
  • Hand crank sewing machines
  • Crates
  • Wooden boxes
  • Dolls
  • Games
  • Old signage
  • Taxidermy
  • Scooters
  • Bikes
  • Darts boards
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf bags
  • Tennis rackets
  • Snooker cues
  • Exercise equipment
  • Mirrors
  • Picture frames
  • Vases
  • Ornaments
  • Tea sets
  • Plates
  • Dinner services
  • CDs
  • LPs
  • DVDs
  • Garden ornaments
  • Dog creates
  • Cat baskets
  • Washing machines and dryers
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Dishwashers
  • Vacuum cleaners
  • Electric cookers
  • Microwaves
  • Televisions

Rejected Items

  • Trade waste
  • Asbestos
  • Petrol powered items
  • Diesel powered items
  • Gas powered items
  • Toys containing chemical substances
  • Crash helmets
  • Car seats
  • Cots
  • Highchairs
  • Prams
  • NHS equipment

Can I leave my old refrigerator at this facility?

Yes, standard fridges can be disposed of at this site.

Do you have space for old mattresses?

No, this waste centre does not allow mattress drop-offs.

Can I bring an unwanted couch for recycling?

Yes, settee recycling is available at this centre.

What to know before visiting Ash Road Tip

1Passing the Residency Checks

To gain entry, you must hand over a physical document verifying your Greater Manchester address, such as a recent broadband bill. Drivers arriving in transit-style vans must hold an approved R4GM permit before making the trip.

2Navigating towards Droylsden

Positioned at the end of Ash Road, this depot is extremely close to Fairfield railway station. Access is straightforward if you turn off the main Manchester Road, heading directly towards the local industrial units.

3Streamlining Your Visit

Save yourself a headache by organizing your recyclables into distinct bags at home. Wearing tough gardening gloves will also help prevent painful splinters while you toss old timber into the Waste Tip.

4Corporate Dumping is Prohibited

This is a strictly residential service. Anyone caught attempting to leave remnants from a paid renovation or professional garden clearance will be immediately escorted off the premises.

5Supporting the Renew Hubs

Instead of trashing that fully functional armchair, direct it to the community donation container. Goods collected here are cleaned up and sold to generate revenue for local sustainability projects.

6Highly Hazardous Exclusions

You cannot bring potentially explosive items, like pressurized oxygen tanks, or hazardous structural materials like asbestos. These pose a severe threat to staff and require specialized extraction methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a time to go?
No, there is no requirement to reserve your time to go.
Is it possible to visit on a bank holiday?
Yes, the recycling centre operates on bank holidays.
Are trailers accepted at this site?
Yes, trailers are accepted here.
Can I bring old doors and DIY materials?
Yes, home alteration waste can be dropped off here.

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