​Guide to Thornton-le-Dale Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 08:30 - 17:00

Clearing out a large load in Thornton-le-Dale? Find out if you need a north yorkshire van permit or a scheduled car booking for Thornton-le-Dale Household Waste Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local North Yorkshire dump.

Location & Address

Outgang Lane
Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire
YO18 7QP

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

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:30 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 08:30 - 17:00
  • friday 08:30 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:30 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:30 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:30 - 16:00
  • tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 08:30 - 16:00
  • friday 08:30 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:30 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:30 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

WednesdaysChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Asbestos
  • Ash
  • Baths
  • Bricks
  • Carpet or rugs
  • Christmas trees
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • DIY products
  • Doors
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Hardcore and rubble
  • Lino, vinyl flooring
  • Loft insulation
  • Mirrors
  • Paint, thinners and wood preservatives
  • Plasterboard
  • Radiators
  • Sinks
  • Soil
  • Stones
  • Tiles
  • Timber and wood
  • Toilets and bidets
  • Weeds
  • Windows
  • Books
  • Cardboard
  • Envelopes
  • Greetings cards
  • Junk mail
  • Newspaper and magazines
  • Paper
  • Wallpaper
  • Wrapping paper
  • Aerosols
  • Bicycles
  • Carrier bags
  • Cartons
  • Coffee pods
  • Cooking oil
  • Foil
  • Food waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Mattresses
  • Nappies
  • Polystyrene
  • Record, CD and tapes
  • Rubbish
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Toys
  • Car chemicals
  • Engine oil
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fireworks
  • Garden chemicals
  • Gas bottles and cylinders
  • Household chemicals
  • Household cleaning products
  • Batteries
  • Car parts
  • Commercial waste
  • Gym weights
  • Medical equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Prams and pushchairs
  • Printer cartridges and toners
  • Scrap metal
  • Tools and knives
  • Tyres

Rejected Items

  • Clinical waste
  • Needles
  • Animals
  • Plastic bottles
  • Cans

Chargeable Items

Vehicle tyresChargeable
Commercial wasteChargeable
Extra DIY wastePaid via credit or debit card
Yorganics Compost£5.00 per 40 litre bag

Are old refrigerators accepted here?

No, fridges are excluded from our accepted items.

Is mattress disposal allowed here?

Yes, there is a designated area for mattress disposal.

Are old sofas accepted here?

Yes, you can throw away your sofa here.

A handy guide for Thornton-le-Dale Tip

1Showcasing Your Council Affiliation

Bring a recent piece of correspondence showing your postcode or a valid driving license to prove you live within the appropriate catchment. This straightforward check prevents out-of-area visitors from causing unnecessary delays.

2Tracking Down Outgang Lane

Positioned near the edge of the picturesque North York Moors, this depot is found along Outgang Lane. It sits just off the A170 and is situated very close to the famous Mathewsons classic car auction site.

3Mandatory Waivers for Towables

If you are driving a hired chassis or pulling a large trailer, you absolutely need an internet-approved pass. Complete the digital authorization forms on the local government website before you leave your driveway.

4Preventing Mishaps on the Tarmac

Pre-bagging your recyclates by material type saves an immense amount of time at the Tip. For your protection, walkers are entirely denied entry, and thick footwear is essential to prevent painful glass injuries.

5Blocking Non-Domestic Discards

This amenity is funded strictly for private home clear-outs. Plumbers, joiners, or landscape gardeners bringing commercial offcuts from paid jobs will be firmly denied access by the vigilant ground team.

6Completely Banned Substances

Highly pressurized tanks, corrosive liquids, and clinical medical waste cannot be dumped here. The facility is not equipped for these extreme risks, so you must seek out a private environmental disposal service.

7Sparing Goods from the Compactor

Give functioning toasters and solid wood furniture a fresh lease on life by leaving them at the designated upcycling hut. These salvaged items are collected to directly aid nearby social causes and charities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter without a prior booking?
Yes, you must book your entry online.
Can I dispose of waste here on a bank holiday?
Yes, bank holiday Mondays are open as normal.
Do you accept vans bringing household waste?
Yes, you can drop off recycling using a trailer.
Can I bring paving slabs from a DIY project?
Yes, you can easily recycle your DIY materials with us.

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