Lincolnshire County Council is inviting residents to share their views on its Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) — the 11 sites across the county where you can take larger items or materials that can’t go in your bins at home.

Here in Grantham, the HWRC (the tip in layman’s terms) is incredibly well used and seemingly always busy!

A vital part of local recycling

These sites handle a considerable amount of waste each year. In 2024–25 so far, Lincolnshire’s HWRCs have managed over 70,000 tonnes of waste, with an average recycling rate of around 74% — far higher than the county’s overall household recycling rate of about 40%.

To give a sense of scale:

  • Lincoln (Great Northern Terrace) processed about 9,700 tonnes last year.
  • Spalding handled roughly 7,800 tonnes, and Louth nearly 7,000 tonnes.
  • Together, the county’s 11 sites serve around 750,000 residents, meaning each site serves about 68,000 residents.

That’s a large footprint for a mainly rural county, and it shows how necessary these facilities are in keeping Lincolnshire clean and sustainable.

Why your feedback matters

The council wants to understand how well these sites work for you. Your experience — from opening hours and queues to access and signage — will help shape future improvements.

Feedback will guide decisions on:

  • Site layouts and traffic flow
  • Which materials are accepted
  • Opening times and booking systems
  • On-site support and signage

How to take part

You can share your views by completing the short Household Waste Recycling Centres feedback survey on the council’s website.

Take the HWRC feedback survey https://www.letstalk.lincolnshire.gov.uk/hwrc

It only takes a few minutes, but your feedback will help shape how Lincolnshire’s recycling centres operate for years to come.