Recycle Now guide
Recycle Now recycling locator
Official UK recycling locator for kerbside rules, bring banks, recycling centres and harder-to-recycle items. Check what to prepare before you start.
Use this page to open the official recycle now locator guidance, check who can use it, and confirm what you need before you start. It is most useful when you need help with Batteries, Glass bottles and jars, and Light bulbs or similar items.
- UK-wide locator
- high confidence
- Reviewed 2026-04-11
Helpful notes for this service
- Recycle Now currently maps to 13,922 destinations inside Binmap’s live data.
- Recycle Now locator is a national campaign service covering uk-wide locator.
- The mapped places most closely tied to this service are charity donation points, glass bottle banks, and recycling centres.
- The operator explicitly covers Batteries, Glass bottles and jars, Light bulbs, and Engine oil.
Last checked: 11 Apr 2026
Sources: source page
Coverage: 6 related routes
National guidance
Official UK locator covering kerbside rules, bring banks, recycling centres and harder-to-recycle items.
When to use Recycle Now recycling locator
- Recycle Now recycling locator is service-specific rather than a general map result, so it highlights operator coverage, accepted materials and the best mapped examples.
- Recycle Now currently maps to 13,922 destinations inside Binmap’s live data.
- Recycle Now locator is a national campaign service covering uk-wide locator.
- The mapped places most closely tied to this service are charity donation points, glass bottle banks, and recycling centres.
What the linked sources say
- This page centres on Recycle Now's official guidance for recycle now locator.
- Use the linked official page first if you need eligibility, booking or preparation rules before you travel.
- When Binmap can place you locally, this page also shows nearby mapped examples that match the service.
How to use this page
- Enter your postcode.
- Check the item-specific route and compare nearby destination types.
- Open the destination details before travelling if the item is restricted or hazardous.
Common mistakes
- Do not assume every nearby result accepts the same items just because they appear in the same locator.
Accepted items
- Batteries
- Glass bottles and jars
- Light bulbs
- Engine oil
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Sofas and upholstered seating
- Carpets and rugs
Restrictions
- Coverage varies by local authority and participating location.
- Exact accepted materials depend on the destination returned by the locator.
Why this page is useful
- Official campaign source
- Designed for UK residents
- Broad item coverage
The live Binmap map adds filters, current-location search and directions on top of this page.