Waste recycling in Peterborough
Sometimes we need to get rid of something that can’t be put into the wheelie bin – a sofa for example! Did you know that there are a number of ways you can dispose of non-standard waste?
Household Recycling Centre
The Household Recycling Centre on Welland Road, Dogsthorpe is open to members of the public to dispose of their household waste so that as much as possible can be recycled. Almost anything can be recycled, from small appliances such as toasters, to larger items such as fridges and freezers. The list of items you can bring along is extensive and includes waste such as used engine oil, paint, rubble and even old fluorescent tubes! Waste is accepted at the site manager’s discretion, but for a full list of what is accepted please visit the website, detailed below. Please be aware that if you are using a van or trailer to transport your waste you will need to apply for a permit. The centre occasionally has to close at short notice due to adverse weather such as snow.
WEEE Re-Use Facility
Short for ‘Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment’, the WEEE Re-Use facility in Fengate works to reprocess and recondition electrical goods for recycling and resale into the community. You can take any white goods, big and small, as well as items such as TVs, hoovers and lamps. Engineers will then work to fix these items so that they can be sold by local charities and community groups to raise much-needed funds. Some fixed electronic items are also made available to people on low incomes or benefits.
Arrange a collection
If you haven’t got the time or means to make a trip to either the Household Recycling Centre or the WEEE Re-Use Facility, the council also offers a collection service through its waste partner Amey. Small items may be collected for free. These are donated to local charity Sense, which supports people who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs. Suitable items for donation include clothes and various textiles such as bed linen or towels; toys, book and CDs, plus smaller household objects like paintings; and small electrical items, including kettles, radios, hair dryers and so on. For bulkier waste items, there is a charge of £23.50 per collection. This is a one-off charger and is not per item. Everything from beds to cookers can be collected and you can rest reassured that as much of the material will be recycled as possible. Some items are quoted on an individual basis – full details are on the website.
Find out more
● Household Recycling Centre, Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 3TD. Details: 01733 747474, peterborough.gov.uk/residents/rubbish-and-recycling/Household-Recycling-Centre
● WEEE Re-Use Facility: Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XG. Details: 01733 425450, peterborough.gov.uk/residents/rubbish-and-recycling
● Small and bulky items collection Details: 01733 747474, peterborough.gov.uk/residents/rubbish-and-recycling/otherwaste-collections
● You can also visit the council offices at Bayard Place, Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1FZ.