Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen

• Scrap metal
• Rubble/soil
• Wood
• Garden
• Oil
• Paint and dry empty metal paint cans
• Plastics
• Fluorescent tubes /energy saving light bulbs
• Batteries household
• Small appliances (hairdryers, microwaves, irons etc)
• Fridges & other white goods (freezers, washing machines, ovens etc)
• Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)
• Cardboard
• Car batteries
• TVs and monitors
• Chemicals ie weedkiller (this must be reported to an attendant when brought on site)
• General household waste

Trade waste is not accepted at this recycling centre.

There is a permit scheme in operation at Kirkby Stephen recycling centre. This means that if you want to bring your household rubbish to Kirkby Stephen Household Waste Recycling Centre using a van or a twin axle trailer (up to 3 meters long) you will require a permit to do so. 

The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating the handling and disposal of hazardous and special waste and will provide information and advice as required. They can be contacted on 08708 506 506 Mon-Fri, 8am - 6pm.