Important update: HRC access is for Telford & Wrekin Council residents only

Following a review of the impact of non-resident use at our Household Recycling Centres (HRCs), we will be moving to a Telford & Wrekin Council residents only access approach from April 2026.

The facilities and processing costs associated with HRC waste are funded by Telford & Wrekin Council (TWC) residents. Significant use by individuals living outside the Borough places an unnecessary financial burden on TWC Council Taxpayers. 

Introducing a resident’s only policy will help remove this additional cost, enabling us to maintain free garden waste collections and protect other frontline services. Removing non-resident use will also free up capacity at our HRCs for our residents.

When you visit, please bring a proof of address, such as a recent utility bill or your driving licence, to help staff confirm residency. 

If you’re unable to provide valid proof of address, you may not be able to access to the HRCs. 

You can find more details on our FAQs webpage.

Postcode surveys - why do we do this?

We continually review the way our all services operate to ensure we continue to deliver excellent services and provide quality community facilities to residents living in Telford and Wrekin. From time to time we undertake postcode survey’s at our recycling centres; on arrival visitors will be asked to share their postcode and this information helps us to understand how our facilities are utilised.
 
Your specific postcode will not be used or shared by us for any other reason and will securely disposed within 3 months.
 
You do not have to provide your postcode when visiting the site and you will still be able to use the site to recycle your waste if you chose not to.