Cheltenham Recycling
Where to recycle, reuse and refill in Cheltenham: recycling centres and banks, what goes where, and plastic-free shops.
Recycling in Cheltenham
Please follow the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle philosophy where possible
- Reducing - your waste is best, could you avoid buying it in the first place? Have it delivered in its original packaging rather than an additional box.
- Reusing - is better - do you need to throw it away, or can it be used for something else? Check local community services like Olio, Freecycle or classified adverts for options to give unwanted items to a new home.
- Recycling - your waste is good - if you need to bin it, can it be recycled either kerbside, at a designated centre or bank?
Recycling Centres in Cheltenham
The main recycling centre for Cheltenham is located at Wingmoor Farm, half mile west of Bishop’s Cleeve, on the road to Stoke Orchard.
- Wingmoor Farm HRC Bishop’s Cleeve, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 7RS
- Open 9-5 in Summer, and 10-4 in winter, seven days a week.
- View other county household recycling centres here
Recycling Banks in Cheltenham
Bath Terrace Car Park, GL50 2AL
- Glass, Paper, Cans, Textiles and shoes, Card, Mixed plastics
Hatherley Lane, Asda, GL51 6PN
- Textiles and shoes
Church Piece Car Park, GL53 8JN
- Textiles and shoes
Edinburgh Place Car Park, GL51 7SE
- Paper, Textiles and shoes, Card, Mixed plastics
Everest Road, Old Patesians, GL53 9LG
- Textiles and shoes
High Street Car Park, GL50 3HJ
- Textiles and shoes
London Road, Sixways Car Park, GL52 6YT
- Glass, Paper, Cans, Textiles and shoes, Card, Mixed plastics
Priors Road, Sainsbury’s, GL52 5AQ
- Textiles and shoes, Card, Mixed plastics
St James Street Car Park, GL52 2SH
- Glass, Paper, Cans, Card, Mixed plastics
Whaddon Road, Cheltenham Town FC, GL2 5NA
- Glass, Cans, Paper, Textiles and shoes, Mixed plastics
Refillable and Plastic Free Shopping
There are a number of local shops that offer refillable (bring your own container) produce, environmental friendly and renewable products
Foodloose
- 15 Grosvenor Terrace, Cheltenham, GL52 2SA
- 01242 894700
Waitrose
- Honeybourne Way, Cheltenham GL50 3QW -01242 241425
The Natural Grocery Store
- 150-156 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7NG
- 01242 243737
Charlton Pharmacy
- 39 Lyefield Rd W, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8EZ
- 01242 522207
Ella Hair Salon
- 208 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7NE
- 01242 526 333
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Recycle Batteries?
- Yes, many suppermarkets and shops selling batteries have bins for recycling including Lidl on Tewkesbury Road, and ASDA in Hatherley.
Can I Recycle Coffee Pods?
- Yes, these can be put in specifc podback bags and collected kerbside.
Can I Recycle a Tetra Pak Carton?
- Yes, as of 2026, you can place Tetra Pak cartons in with your plastics and can recycling box
Can I Recycle Packs for Contact Lenses
- Yes, These can be recycled at Boots Opticians in the town centre.
Can I Recycle Empty Beauty Products
- Yes, if you use the Boots Advantage Card you can take a photo in the app and collect points for each item recycled using their scan2recycle scheme.
Can I Recycle Medication Blister Packs?
- Yes, you can recycle these at both Boots and SuperDrug, if you use the Boots Advantage Card you can take a photo in the app and collect points for each pack recycled.
Can I Recycle Thin Plastics?
- Yes, thin/film plastics often found on ready meals and crisp packets can be bagged up and recycled at some major supermarkets such as Tesco on Colletts Drive and Asda in Hatherley.
Can I Recycle VHS Tapes?
- Yes, these can be taken to The Butterfly Garden, Bamfurlong Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SL to be recycled. The Butterfly Garden is a charity helping people of all ages with disabilities.
What Do I Do If a Recycling Bank Is Full?
- If a bank is full and needs emptying please let Cheltenham Borough Council know on 01242 262626.