This guidance provides information for all those involved in the management of household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs), including local authority officers, waste management companies and third sector re-use partners.
Overview
This guide aims to build on and update existing sources of information to provide an overview of current HWRC provision. It has been produced to help local authorities maximise performance and run operations efficiently and cost-effectively, while providing the public with the best possible service.
It highlights current HWRC good practice, taking account of the legislative background and the latest research into HWRC provision. It has been developed with input from local authority and industry representatives, and aims to provide:
- Advice and supporting evidence for effective and efficient HWRC management and operation, to maximise HWRC performance
- Best practice on core elements such as reuse and repair, booking systems, managing non-household waste and effective communications
- Planning and infrastructure guidance to assist local authorities making decisions relating to their HWRC network, including the improvement, expansion and creation of sites.
In addition to the guidance, WRAP has produced a series of case studies highlighting some of the good practice being delivered by local authorities and waste management companies at their HWRC sites.
For more information and support on Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Guidance, email us on [email protected] for expert advice from our local authority team.
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Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Guide - March 2025
PDF, 33.07 MB
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Cornwall Council & SUEZ: Creating Cornwall’s reuse network case study
PDF, 1.07 MB
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Hampshire County Council: Introducing a HWRC booking system case study
PDF, 2.27 MB
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Hertfordshire County Council: Welwyn Garden City Recycling Centre case study
PDF, 1.24 MB
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Suffolk Council: Foxhall Recycling Centre redevelopment case study
PDF, 446.44 KB
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Surrey County Council & SUEZ: Social value case study
PDF, 2.29 MB
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