Recycling centres and local recycling points near you
A staffed recycling centre and an unattended local recycling point serve different purposes. Choose the right type, check the distance and see the next opening before loading the car.
Find recycling →Recycling centres have staffed opening hours
Recycling centres often accept bulky waste, electronics, hazardous waste and larger quantities of sorted material. They normally have fixed opening hours and may require an access card or local authorisation.
The service shows how long the centre is open or when it next opens, when opening-hours data is available.
Local recycling points are often open around the clock
Unattended stations for packaging and newspapers are usually accessible around the clock, but containers may temporarily be full or closed.
Check which materials are received before you leave and leave no waste outside the containers.
- Choose a recycling centre for bulky waste and larger loads
- Choose a local recycling point for ordinary packaging
- Check municipal regulations on hazardous waste
| Location | Typical needs |
|---|---|
| Local recycling point | Small quantities of packaging and newspapers |
| Recycling centre | Bulky waste, electronics and more types of material |
| Hazardous waste | Always check local acceptance rules before travelling |
Choose a facility based on what you actually need to dispose of
The nearest recycling point is not always the right place.
A smaller collection site may be suitable for some common materials, while a larger recycling centre may receive significantly more types of waste.
Start with the question: what do I need to dispose of? Then choose a nearby facility that meets that need.
Check opening hours before a larger trip
Larger recycling centres can have special opening hours and local rules.
Therefore, if you are going to drive a longer distance or leave larger quantities, it is wise to check the relevant facility's information before departure.
Information and collection points can change over time.
Questions and answers
Are all recycling stations open 24 hours a day?
Unattended local recycling points often are. Staffed recycling centres, however, have fixed opening hours.
Does the service show which materials are received?
Yes, when the external map information contains data on materials and waste types.