Kirkby Recycling Centre: Opening Times, Registration and What You Can Take
Closing time changes with the season: 4pm, 6pm or 8pm. See the table below.
Sidings Road, Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7JZ
- Open
- 8am every day. Shut on 25 and 26 December and 1 January only.
- Shuts
- 4pm in winter, 6pm in March and October, 8pm April to September.
- Who it's for
- Households in Nottinghamshire (outside the city), with a registered vehicle.
- Cost
- Free for household waste within the council's limits.
- Phone
- No site number. County customer services: 0300 500 80 80.
Kirkby Recycling Centre on Sidings Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield is the Nottinghamshire County Council tip for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Annesley and the wider Ashfield area. If you've searched for "kirkby tip", "kirkby recycling centre" or "register car for tip Kirkby in Ashfield", this is the site. It's one of 12 recycling centres the county runs, and it follows the same registration rules and seasonal hours as the rest.
Kirkby Recycling Centre sits on the Lowmoor Industrial Estate and serves the Ashfield towns, chiefly Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, along with Annesley and the villages nearby. It's also a sensible choice if you're just north of Hucknall. One of the common searches is "register car for tip Kirkby in Ashfield", and the registration step below is exactly what that means. Bins and bulky collections round here are run by Ashfield District Council.Clearing a whole house in Kirkby?
It's usually far more than a few tip runs, especially with vans needing a booked slot from 2 January 2027. Our Hucknall house clearance guide covers Ashfield council's rules, costs and free quotes from licensed local companies.
Kirkby tip opening times
It opens at 8am every day of the year and the closing time moves with the season. The only days it's shut are 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.
| Months | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| January and February | 8am | 4pm |
| March | 8am | 6pm |
| April to September | 8am | 8pm |
| October | 8am | 6pm |
| November and December | 8am | 4pm |
Watch the winter hours: a 4pm close means you need to arrive with time to spare, not right on the bell.
More than a car can hold?
Let us know what you've got and we'll fetch up to 3 free, no-obligation quotes from licensed Kirkby collectors who do the heavy work.
Get free quotes →Registering your vehicle
The site checks numberplates on arrival, so sort your free registration first — online via the county council recycling centre page, or by phone on 0300 500 80 80. One registration works countywide. You can register two vehicles, and vans need extra steps — from 2 January 2027 every van must book a slot. The Calverton guide has the full van rules, which apply here too.
What you can take
This site takes the usual household range: furniture, mattresses, appliances, garden waste, metal, cardboard, glass, textiles, batteries and small amounts of DIY waste. The DIY limit is two 50-litre bags per visit, with no more than four visits in any four weeks, and asbestos, tyres and trade waste are never accepted. The full item-by-item list is in our Calverton tip guide, and the council keeps the official list.
If you'd rather not go
For one or two big items, a tip run can cost more in time and fuel than it saves. Two options:
- Ashfield District Council bulky collection. A paid collection you book online, charged per item, left out for the crew. See our council bulky collection guide.
- A licensed private collection. A crew comes to your door, carries things out and takes the lot in one go, often within a day or two. It costs more than the council but suits anything heavy, upstairs or urgent.
Get it collected in Kirkby
Fill in the form or call 07348 454816. We pass your details to up to three licensed companies covering Kirkby, and they quote you. Free, no obligation.
Only use a registered waste carrier
Your waste is your responsibility until it's disposed of properly. If you hand it to an unregistered carrier and it's later fly-tipped, you can be fined. Before anyone takes your waste, check them on the Environment Agency register and get a receipt. More in our fly-tipping guide.
Larger jobs go through the same form: a house clearance, a garden clear-out, builders' waste or a skip.
Other nearby tips
Registered once, you can use any county tip — handy if Kirkby is packed when you arrive.
| Recycling centre | Address |
|---|---|
| Mansfield | Kestral Road, Mansfield NG18 5FT |
| Hucknall | Wigwam Lane, Hucknall NG15 7SZ |
| Giltbrook | Gilt Hill, Giltbrook NG16 2HR |
Every site is listed in our Nottingham and Nottinghamshire tips guide.
Kirkby tip: questions people ask
How do I register my car for Kirkby tip?
Register free on the Nottinghamshire County Council website with your numberplate, or by phone on 0300 500 80 80. There's no Kirkby-only permit — one registration covers Kirkby and every other county recycling centre.
Where is Kirkby tip?
Sidings Road, Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7JZ. It's run by Nottinghamshire County Council and is the recycling centre for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Annesley and the wider Ashfield area.
What time does Kirkby tip close?
Daily from 8am. Closing is 4pm in the winter months, 6pm in March and October and 8pm April to September; the only closed days are 25–26 December and 1 January.
Do I need to register to use Kirkby tip?
You do. Register your numberplate free with Nottinghamshire County Council online or by calling 0300 500 80 80; it's checked at the gate and valid at all the county tips.
Is Kirkby tip free?
Yes, for household waste within the council's limits. Registering costs nothing. Asbestos isn't accepted at any county tip.
Can I take a van to Kirkby tip?
Yes, once it's registered, though not towing a trailer. Hire vans need temporary access arranged first, and from 2 January 2027 every van must book an appointment. See our Calverton guide for the full van rules.
Does Ashfield District Council collect bulky items from home?
Yes. Ashfield District Council runs a paid bulky waste collection you book online, charged per item, as an alternative to the tip. A licensed private collection is the quicker option if you need it gone fast or it's upstairs.
This page is an independent guide and isn't run by or affiliated with Nottinghamshire County Council, Ashfield District Council or Veolia. Rules change, so check before a trip: council page for Kirkby, using the recycling centres and the 2027 van system.