Bins and recycling

We are temporarily unable to accept hard plastics at the Swindon Road household recycling centre until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Tighter regulations force review of the household recycling centre

Changing legislation and enhanced kerbside collection services have prompted a review of Cheltenham’s waste and recycling services. Cabinet members met on 26 November to discuss the future of the household recycling centre (HRC), which included agreeing a prolonged closure to the public whilst a full review of options takes place.

The prolonged closure will mean that the last day that the site is open to the public will be 10 January 2025.

Find out more about the HRC review in our news story

Read the FAQs about the HRC review