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Here is a list of all the types of items and materials that can be taken to one of the 3 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Milton Keynes for recycling or safe disposal.

Milton Keynes HWRCs accept household and DIY waste free of charge from local residents.

Local Authorities are permitted to charge people for non-household waste e.g. commercial waste, industrial waste (including construction waste) and people from outside the Authority area.

If there is a query due to the nature of the waste, frequency of visits or type of vehicle, you may be asked to confirm that it is household waste from your property in Milton Keynes.

• hardcore and rubble • household and garden chemicals • large appliances e.g. cookers, washing machines • light bulbs • low energy bulbs • mixed textiles and clothes • newspapers and magazines • other household waste • paint • plastic bottles and plastic food packaging • small appliances e.g. computers, table lamps • TVs and monitors • tyres (not Bleak Hall) • videos, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs • wood and timber

• aerosol spray cans • aluminium foil • asbestos - New Bradwell only* • batteries and car batteries • books • cardboard • cooking oil and used engine oil • fire extinguishers -contents must be identifiable • fluorescent tubes • food and drink cartons • food tins and drinks cans • fridges and freezers • furniture • garden waste • gas bottles (contents must be identifiable) • glass bottles and jars

Bleak Hall HWRC Chesney Wold MK6 1NE

New BradwellHWRC 10 Newport Road MK13 0AD

Newport Pagnell HWRC North Crawley MK16 9HG

Car + trailer -under 2m high

Car + trailer -over 2m high

Car - over 2m

Car - under 2m 

Van - under 2m 

Van - over 2m 

Trade & CommercialVehicles

Charges Apply Visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/trade-disposal for a full list of charges.

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Site locations and opening times

MK residents can drop off large or bulky amounts of household waste and recycling at one of the three Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Formerly called the tip or dump, these sites are located at:

• Bleak Hall, Chesney Wold MK6 1NE

• New Bradwell, Newport Road MK13 0AH

• Newport Pagnell, North Crawley Road MK16 9HG

Opening times for all 3 sites: From 1 April to 30 September - open from 8am until 8pm

From 1 October to 31 March - open from 8am until 5pm Please arrive 30 minutes before closing time.

Sites are open every day except: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Centres will close at 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Trade times vary and are listed on our website www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/HWRC

Site Rules

Wear gloves when loading waste Wear sensible footwear – no flip flops or sandals Wear trousers, not shorts Keep children and pets in car Do not use mobile phones Do not climb over walls or into skips No hot ashes from BBQs No smoking on site

Disposing of large household items and bulky waste

A quick guide to waste disposal services available for MK residents including:

• Household Waste Recycling Centres (‘The Tip’)

• Bulky waste collections

• Reuse

• Trade waste

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/HWRC

Bulky Waste and Flytipping

Bulky waste collections

This is a charged for service that is intended for rubbish bags, household furniture, bathroom items, white goods, carpets, mattresses, garden waste, TVs, and microwaves etc.

Please note that we don't collect hazardous waste, car batteries, tyres, sheets of glass or commercial waste.

Alternatively if your items are in good condition see the Reuse section of this leaflet for further advice. Check on their website to see which items can be donated.

Find out more and book your collection at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/bulkywaste Flytipping

Don’t be tempted to dump or flytip your rubbish!

Flytipping is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 5 years’ imprisonment.

If you see anyone flytipping or have noticed any dumped rubbish you should report it to us as soon as possible including the exact location, a description of the rubbish, date, time and a vehicle registration if possible. You can do this anonymously if you prefer.

Call 01908 252570 or go to the Report It section at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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Reuse and Trade Waste

Reuse

Your unwanted items could still be of use to someone else. There are lots of ways to sell or give away unwanted things.

• Consider donating to a local charity. They need all types of household items, including clothing, toys, bric-a-brac and many can collect larger items of furniture.

• Sell at a local car boot sale.

• Search on-line for local web or Facebook groups where items can be sold or given away free to MK residents.

• House clearance firms will clear homes and make a charitable donation from their profits. Many items are re-used for community projects, some charges may apply.

Trade Waste

This includes any waste from businesses, landlords, non-residents of Milton Keynes and anyone carrying waste for other people.

Trade Waste can only be taken to our Newport Pagnell site. Please arrive 30 minutes before closing time.

Charges will be applied at rates advertised at the HWRC and can also be found at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/trade-disposal

Payments by cash or credit card are accepted on site.