​Grimsby Recycling Centre: Rules, Booking Guide & Tip Opening Times

Open today : 08:00 - 18:00

Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Grimsby Recycling Centre in Grimsby, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this north east lincolnshire council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local North East Lincolnshire rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Estuary Way, Pyewipe Industrial Estate
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
DN31 2UD

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01472 326288
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Years Day

Bank Holidays

08:00 - 18:00

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil and foil trays
  • Animal waste
  • Ash
  • Bathroom suites
  • Batteries
  • Bonded Asbestos
  • Bottles
  • Building waste
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Carpet
  • Carrier Bags
  • Cartons
  • Chemicals
  • Christmas trees
  • Clothes
  • Construction and demolition waste
  • Demolition and construction waste
  • Dog Waste
  • DVD and/or CD discs
  • Electronic and electrical equipment
  • Fertilisers
  • Fluorescent tubes and energy saving light bulbs
  • Foil trays
  • Fridges and/or freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Grass cuttings
  • Hedge cuttings
  • Jars
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Light Bulbs
  • Lino
  • Loft insulation
  • Magazines
  • Mattresses
  • Mirrors
  • Newspapers
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Pesticides
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic containers
  • Polystyrene
  • Scrap metal
  • Small electrical equipment
  • Textiles
  • Toys and/or games
  • Tyres
  • UPVC window
  • Vapes
  • Varnish
  • Wallpaper
  • White goods
  • Wood
  • Yoghurt pots

Rejected Items

  • Blister Packs from medication
  • Commercial waste
  • Contaminated plasterboard
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Manure
  • Pigeon or dog faeces

Can I bring a fridge freezer here?

No, we do not cater to household fridge recycling.

Will this facility accept my old mattress?

Yes, you can bring your worn-out mattress here.

Can I bring a sofa suite here?

Yes, sofas are accepted here.

What to know before visiting Grimsby Tip

1Journey to Gilbey Road

Located on the Pyewipe Industrial Estate, this facility is highly visible once you turn off the main A180. The prominent industrial units and nearby car showrooms make navigating to the entrance gates completely straightforward.

2Demonstrating Your Address

The staff monitoring the entrance will ask for confirmation that you reside within the North East Lincolnshire boundaries. Keeping a recent domestic water bill or your current driving licence to hand is the easiest way to access the local tip.

3Registering Heavier Vehicles

Planning to tackle a major garden clearance using a hired transit or a heavy-duty trailer? You must take a moment to log your vehicle registration on the local authority portal before heading out.

4No Access for Tradespeople

This taxpayer-funded amenity is rigorously maintained for private citizens only. Any tradesperson attempting to ditch construction offcuts from a paying client's property will be denied entry.

5Yard Guidelines

Arriving on foot is strictly prohibited due to the constant movement of heavy machinery. It is also wise to wear thick-soled work shoes and segregate your recyclables before leaving the house to speed up your drop-off.

6Supporting the Community

Before you throw away decent household goods, look for the dedicated salvage area. It is a fantastic spot to donate readable novels, intact furniture, and clean clothing to local causes.

7Prohibited Hazards

Highly unstable materials present a massive danger to the site operatives. Therefore, bringing pressurized oxygen canisters or any form of asbestos cement is completely outlawed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are appointments needed here?
Yes, a prior appointment is required.
What are the bank holiday opening times?
Yes, we are fully operational on bank holidays.
Do you let vans in?
Yes, you can easily access this site with a trailer.
Do you take plasterboard from DIY jobs?
No, you cannot dump your DIY waste at this location.

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