​Wigton Household Waste Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 08:00 - 18:00

Make waste disposal easy. Wigton Household Waste Recycling Centre provides a convenient way for Wigton residents to recycle everyday household materials.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Syke Park Industrial Estate, Syke Park
Wigton, Cumbria
CA7 9NE

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01697 345 617
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

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

Winter Hours

1 November to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Years Day

Bank Holidays

Open on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

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Accepted Items

  • asbestos
  • batteries
  • batteries
  • books
  • cans and tins
  • cardboard
  • CD's and DVD's
  • chemicals such as weedkiller add paint stripper, oil based paint
  • clothes and textiles
  • electronic devices - find more information on how to keep your data safe
  • emulsion paint and dry empty metal paint cans - oil based paint should be reported to staff and stored with chemicals
  • fluorescent tubes
  • fridges and freezers
  • furniture such as mattresses and carpet and rugs
  • garden waste
  • gas bottles
  • general household waste
  • glass
  • hardcore and rubble
  • large appliances such as washing machines and ovens
  • newspapers and magazines
  • plastics such as household bottles, tubs and food trays
  • scrap metal
  • small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, vacuum cleaners, battery operated toys
  • TV's and monitors
  • tyres
  • used engine oil
  • wood and timber

Rejected Items

  • acetylene
  • boat flares
  • car air bags
  • clinical waste
  • fireworks
  • plasterboard and gypsum products
  • trade waste
  • sofas and armchairs
  • sofa beds and futons
  • kitchen and dining room chairs
  • stools and foot stools
  • home office chairs
  • bean bags
  • floor and sofa cushions

Are scrap fridges accepted?

No, this facility is not equipped to handle fridges.

Are you taking mattresses right now?

No, you cannot dump an old mattress at this location.

Do you collect sofas dropped off here?

Yes, this site accommodates bulky items like sofas.

A Quick Guide to Wigton Tip

1Approaching the Syke Road Hub

You can track down this busy drop-off zone just off the B5304. It sits adjacent to the local industrial parks on Syke Road, making it a highly accessible landmark for residents across the town.

2Validating Your Residential Status

To prevent the misuse of community resources, attendees must prove their local inhabitation. A quick digital snapshot of your latest energy statement on your smartphone is usually all it takes to satisfy the perimeter checks.

3Pre-Flight Checks for Large Transports

Any car that deviates from a standard passenger model requires explicit permission to enter. You must process an online declaration to obtain a clearance code for your van or trailer, otherwise, you will not be allowed inside.

4Embargo on Mercenary Refuse

The local authority maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on business-derived clutter. If your vehicle is brimming with plasterboard from a client's extension, the staff will intercept you and direct you to a paid weighbridge.

5Breathing New Life into Old Goods

Before you hurl that functional television or antique mirror into the abyss, speak to the operatives about the designated charity collection points. Rehoming your pre-loved possessions is vastly superior to destroying them.

6Traffic Calming and Awareness

The active floor of this Waste Tip is constantly shifting with mechanical loaders and reversing citizens. Maintain absolute vigilance, stick to the painted pedestrian outlines, and never dash between moving vehicles.

7Explosive and Respiratory Hazards

Butane tanks, fire extinguishers, and cement-bonded asbestos carry severe safety implications. These dangerous items cannot be tossed casually into general containers and require you to follow highly specific council handling directives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a tip slot?
No, just visit us directly without scheduling.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, we are fully operational on bank holidays.
Is it okay to bring a trailer?
Yes, you can access the tip with a van.
Do you accept waste from home improvements?
Yes, you can bring your DIY construction debris here.

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