Lancashire recycling centres and times for Christmas tree and unwanted items disposal

It’s the New Year which means Christmas is officially over leaving many with unwanted items.

Whether you need to dispose of your Christmas tree or are doing a January clear out, here are a list of tips across Lancashire you can take your unwanted items to for free and the best times to go to avoid a queue.

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There are many recycling centres across Lancashire to help dispose of Christmas trees and unwanted items | S
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There are many recycling centres across Lancashire to dispose of your Christmas tree and any other unwanted items | S

Preston

Tom Benson Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

Lancaster

Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5JS.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

Chorley

Coppull Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3QN.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

Burnley

Balderstone Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TJ.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

Skelmersdale

Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JR.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

Longridge

Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2YB.

Open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.

Closed on New Year's Day.

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Wanting to get rid of your Christmas tree? There are many tips across Lancashire that can help. | Pexels

Lytham

Saltcotes Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.

Seven days a week - 9am-5pm.

Closed New Year’s Day.

Busy times

Monday - 12pm-2pm.

Tuesday - 2pm-4pm.

Wednesday - 2pm-4pm.

Thursday - 2pm-3pm.

Friday - 2pm-4pm.

Saturday - 1pm-3pm.

Sunday - 12pm-2pm.

To help reduce congestion, please try to visit our site outside the busy times listed above.

Fleetwood

Jameson Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8TW.

Seven days a week - 9am-5pm.

Closed New Year’s Day.

Bispham

Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), Bristol Avenue, Bispham, FY2 0JG.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday - 10am-4pm.

Saturday and Sunday (cars only) - 10am-4pm.

Access Policy

Please be aware of an access policy if delivering waste in a van or using a trailer.

All vans and trailers (including single axle trailers) must make an appointment to visit a recycling centre. An appointment is for a van or a trailer - not both.

A van can be used to tow a trailer, but waste will not be accepted from both.

For further information on this check with your relevant council.

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