Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Expect delays at HWRCs
Please note that the sites are very busy at the moment. Delays are likely.
Changes to parking arrangements at our Household Waste Recycling Centres at Sixfields, Ecton Lane and Towcester have been introduced from Thursday 27 March.
Visitors to these sites will now be asked to park in these marked bays, replacing the parallel parking system previously in place.
Extra staff will be on hand to help direct cars while everyone gets used to the new arrangements.
The changes reduce the distance from the bays to the waste and recycling containers, further improving safety for visitors and helping to keep our sites cleaner.
Opening times
The site is open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm.
For trade waste, the site is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and is closed on weekends.
Bank holiday opening times
Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays.
The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, and will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve.
Location
Map
Address
Northampton - Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Lower Ecton Lane
Great Billing
Northampton
NN3 5HQ
Access
This site has ramps to the bins.
What you can recycle
Find out what can be recycled at our centres.
Restrictions
Check what restrictions and limits apply to how much waste you can bring as DIY waste disposal.
Vans and trailers
Vehicles are restricted to a maximum weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.
All commercial-type vehicles (including hired) need an e-permit to access the site. Find out more and apply for a free waste e-permit.
Disposal of trade waste
Small scale traders can recycle certain waste types, or dispose of general waste, at a competitive price at this site. Find out more about the trade waste service.
Compost
Urbaser Ltd sells compost at this site for £4.50 per 25 litre bag, made from recycled green waste.
Using the centre
When using the centre:
- do not queue before 10am; it obstructs gates and roads
- wear protective gloves, appropriate footwear (no open toes), and clothing
- only bring what you can handle or bring help for heavy items
- pre-sort your waste to reduce congestion and make recycling easier and more accurate
- be courteous; abusive behaviour towards staff and members of the public will not be tolerated
- be aware that there is no pedestrian access - if you require alternative arrangements, contact Customer Services 2 days prior to visiting
- place items in the correct containers
- cooperate with staff and ask for help if needed
- keep children and animals inside your vehicle
- observe the site speed limit and one-way system; park in marked bays
- comply with all policies, including e-permit and DIY waste restrictions
- all commercial and chargeable household waste must be paid for
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Last updated 01 April 2025