Daventry HWRC: Opening Times, Booking, Waste Rules & Charges
Plan a Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre visit without arriving in the wrong vehicle, missing your booked slot or bringing restricted waste. Check the current 10am–4pm hours, ANPR booking process, free e-permit rules, DIY visit limits, accepted materials, reuse options and chargeable alternatives.
West Northamptonshire HWRCs are scheduled to close at 1pm today because of extreme heat. Normal 10am–4pm hours are expected to resume on Saturday 27 June 2026. Check the official booking page before travelling.
Do you need to book Daventry recycling centre?
Yes. All visits must be booked before arrival, including visits in ordinary cars.
You can book up to two weeks ahead or as late as 30 minutes before arrival, subject to an available slot.
Book your trip to the tip
This West Northamptonshire Council video introduces the mandatory HWRC booking system.
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Book a Daventry HWRC visit step by step
The booking is linked to the selected centre, vehicle and registration number. Prepare these details before opening the form.
Confirm you are eligible
The household recycling centres are for residents with a West Northamptonshire household address.
Read the official eligibility rulesCheck whether your vehicle needs an e-permit
Cars normally do not need a permit. Vans, pick-ups, trailers and other commercial-type vehicles usually do.
Check and apply for a free e-permitSelect Daventry as the site
Bookings are site-specific. A Daventry appointment cannot automatically be used at Towcester, Sixfields or another centre.
Start the bookingEnter accurate vehicle information
Provide the registration, type and colour. Add the e-permit number where required.
Use the vehicle-access checkerChoose the correct slot length
Car slots are 15 minutes. Vehicles requiring an e-permit receive a 30-minute slot.
Save the confirmed date and timePre-sort the load
Separate cardboard, timber, garden waste, electricals, rubble, plasterboard, metal and reusable items before leaving home.
Check the correct disposal routeNo email address? Call the HWRC booking team on 0300 126 7000, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Say “HWRC bookings” or “Recycling Centre bookings” when prompted.
Opening hours, last slots and holiday closures
| Day or period | Opening time | Last booking | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 10am–4pm | 3:45pm for cars | Advance booking remains compulsory. |
| E-permit vehicles | Inside normal opening hours | 3:30pm | The booking slot is 30 minutes. |
| Bank holidays | Normally open | Check live availability | Busy bank-holiday dates can fill quickly. |
| Christmas Eve | Closes at 2pm | Shown in live booking system | Do not rely on the normal 4pm closing time. |
| 25–26 December and 1 January | Closed | None | Use another available date. |
Weather and operational closures: extreme heat, ice or urgent site operations can shorten opening hours. Check the booking page again on the day of travel.
Address, level access and directions
Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre
Address: Browns Road, off Staverton Road, Daventry, NN11 4NS
- Open seven days a week
- Advance booking required
- Same-level access to the waste containers
- Maximum vehicle weight: 3.5 tonnes
- ANPR-controlled entrance
- Household waste only
Does your vehicle need an e-permit?
The e-permit is free but limits qualifying vehicles to six HWRC visits during a 12-month permit period.
Vehicle-access checker
Result: Select a vehicle.
E-permit essentials
- The permit application is free.
- It lasts for 12 months.
- It provides six visits.
- Unused visits expire after 12 months.
- Each separate site entry counts as one visit.
- A commercial-type vehicle towing a trailer counts as two visits.
- Hire vehicles need a permit and the hire agreement.
Save your Daventry booking details
This local planner does not create an official booking. Use it after receiving your confirmation.
My Daventry visit
Ready-to-leave checklist
No visit saved. Complete the official booking first.
Can you take this item to Daventry HWRC?
Select an item
Result: Select an item first.
Commonly accepted at Daventry
- Aerosols and cartons
- Car and portable batteries
- Cardboard, paper and glass
- Clothes, shoes and textiles
- Computers, TVs and appliances
- Cooking oil and engine oil
- Garden waste, timber and hard plastics
- Paint, fluorescent tubes and vapes
- Rubble, soil and plasterboard within the DIY rules
- Beds, mattresses and household furniture
Daventry-specific hazardous items: Daventry is one of the selected West Northants centres that accepts domestic gas bottles and fire extinguishers. Ask site staff where to place them.
Free trip allowances for rubble, plasterboard and renovation waste
DIY waste is legally classed as non-household waste. West Northamptonshire currently permits a limited number of free visits based on vehicle type.
| Vehicle | Free DIY allowance | Permit | Time period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small car | Eight DIY-waste trips | No e-permit | Every 60 days |
| Large car, estate, MPV or passenger 4×4 | Four DIY-waste trips | No e-permit | Every 60 days |
| Van, pick-up or eligible trailer | Six total HWRC trips | Free e-permit required | Every 12 months |
DIY allowance checker
Result: Select a vehicle.
Materials classed as DIY waste
Examples include bricks, rubble, tiles, paving, plasterboard, roofing material, soil, turf, sanitary ware, carpets, doors, windows, kitchen units, fencing, laminate flooring, timber and heating-system components.
Over the free allowance: you can be directed to a site with a weighbridge, where the material is treated as chargeable trade waste.
Plasterboard preparation: remove bags, wood, tiles, bricks, batting and fixings. Painted, wallpapered or foil-backed plasterboard is accepted if otherwise clean.
Asbestos, oil, paint, gas bottles and tyres
| Material | Daventry route | Limit or instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Antifreeze | Accepted; ask site staff. | Normal household limit is 25 litres. |
| Used engine oil | Accepted. | Normal household limit is 25 litres. |
| Paint, varnish or stains | Accepted depending on type. | Ask a member of staff. |
| Gas bottles | Accepted at Daventry. | Keep contents identifiable and ask staff. |
| Fire extinguishers | Accepted at Daventry. | Hand them to the correct site area. |
| Asbestos | Not accepted at Daventry HWRC. | Use the separate Brackmills household asbestos scheme. |
| Tyres | Not accepted. | Contact a garage or tyre retailer. |
| Petrol, weed killer or unknown chemicals | Not accepted. | Use packaging advice or a specialist contractor. |
| Sharps or clinical waste | Not accepted. | Use the West Northants clinical-waste service. |
Asbestos warning: do not take asbestos to Daventry HWRC. The separate household scheme operates at Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton, and requires a telephone check before travelling.
Donate working and reusable items at Daventry
Every West Northamptonshire HWRC has a reuse drop-off service. Site staff assess whether an item can be passed on rather than discarded.
Working electrical items
Electrical items should be in working order if offered for reuse.
Upholstered furniture
Reusable sofas, chairs and clean mattresses need the appropriate fire-safety label.
Damaged upholstered seating
Keep the item whole. Tape tears or cover damage with plastic to stop foam or fabric escaping.
Where items are sold
Reusable items are mainly sold through the Sixfields and Farthinghoe reuse shops.
What is free and when could you pay?
| Service or material | Current position | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Normal household HWRC visit | Free | Daventry, with a valid booking. |
| Waste e-permit | Free | Eligible commercial-type household vehicles and trailers. |
| DIY waste within visit allowance | Free | Daventry and other West Northants HWRCs. |
| DIY waste above allowance | Chargeable by material and weight | A weighbridge trade site, not Daventry. |
| Household asbestos scheme | £86.50 for up to five qualifying sheets or nine metres of pipe/guttering | Brackmills waste transfer station, not Daventry. |
| Asbestos water tank | £70.18 | Brackmills household asbestos scheme. |
| Bulky collection: one item | £20 | Collection from outside the home. |
| Bulky collection: two to three items | £35 | Pre-booked household collection. |
| Bulky collection: four to six items | £55 | Pre-booked household collection. |
Daventry does not accept trade waste: chargeable small-trader disposal is available at Sixfields and Ecton Lane HWRCs.
Where businesses and chargeable loads must go
Waste from paid work, landlords, builders or commercial activity cannot use the free household booking at Daventry.
| Material | 0–80kg trade charge | Over 1,000kg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcore and rubble | £7 | £21 per tonne |
| Garden waste | £7 | £38 per tonne |
| Plasterboard | £19 | £97 per tonne |
| Wood and timber | £14 | £54 per tonne |
| Mixed paper and card | £5 | £19 per tonne |
| General waste | £28 | £98 per tonne |
| Upholstered seating | £65 | £221 per tonne |
Trade locations: use Sixfields or Ecton Lane. Bring a valid Waste Carrier’s Licence or exemption. Payment is by chip-and-PIN card; cash is not accepted.
Prepare safely and avoid being refused
Pre-sort the vehicle
Keeping material categories together makes the visit faster and sends more waste for recycling.
Bring only manageable items
Staff do not provide general lifting assistance. Bring another person for heavy waste where needed.
Request protected-characteristic help
Indicate the assistance requirement in the booking form. Supporting evidence may be requested.
Keep children and animals inside
Children and pets should remain in the vehicle outside designated reuse-shop areas.
Wear safe clothing
Use gloves, closed footwear and clothing suitable for handling rough or sharp waste.
Follow the booked time
The ANPR barrier may not open if you arrive much earlier or later than the appointment.
Do not bring trade waste
A free household booking can be refused if the load came from commercial or paid activity.
Cancel unused appointments
Use the confirmation-email link and cancel at least 24 hours before the visit where possible.
Small details that make the visit easier
Do not queue before opening
Arriving far before the booked time can obstruct Browns Road and does not guarantee early entry.
Keep documents near the driver
Do not bury the booking reference, permit number or hire agreement underneath the waste load.
Separate reusable items first
Tell staff about reusable furniture or working electrical items before unloading them into recycling containers.
Use Daventry for gas bottles
Daventry is one of only three West Northants HWRCs listed for household gas bottles and fire extinguishers.
Keep plasterboard clean
Tiles, fixings, wood and brick contamination can cause the plasterboard load to be refused.
Do not dismantle sofas
Keep upholstered seating intact and contain damaged fabric or foam before transport.
Daventry HWRC links for final actions
Information checked: 26 June 2026. Opening hours, weather closures, trade charges and booking availability can change. Confirm the official booking page before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Yes. Every household visit must be booked in advance. Bookings can be made up to two weeks ahead or up to 30 minutes before arrival, subject to availability.
What are Daventry recycling centre opening times?
Daventry HWRC normally opens from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. The last car slot is 3:45pm and the last e-permit vehicle slot is 3:30pm.
Where is Daventry Household Waste Recycling Centre?
The address is Browns Road, off Staverton Road, Daventry, NN11 4NS. The site has same-level access to the waste containers.
Is Daventry recycling centre free?
Normal household disposal is free for West Northamptonshire residents with a valid booking. DIY waste is free only within the published vehicle-based visit allowance.
Do vans and trailers need a permit at Daventry HWRC?
Yes. Vans, pick-ups, cars towing eligible trailers and other commercial-type vehicles need a free e-permit. The permit provides six visits over 12 months.
Can I take plasterboard to Daventry recycling centre?
Yes. Remove bags, wood, tiles, bricks, batting and fixings first. Painted, wallpapered or foil-backed plasterboard is accepted if otherwise uncontaminated.
Can I take asbestos to Daventry recycling centre?
No. Asbestos is not accepted at Daventry HWRC. West Northamptonshire operates a separate charged household scheme at the Brackmills waste transfer station in Northampton.
Does Daventry recycling centre accept tyres?
No. West Northamptonshire HWRCs are not licensed to accept tyres. Contact a garage or tyre retailer, which may charge a disposal fee.
Does Daventry HWRC accept gas bottles and fire extinguishers?
Yes. Daventry is one of the selected West Northamptonshire centres that accepts domestic gas bottles and fire extinguishers. Ask site staff where to place them.
Can businesses take waste to Daventry recycling centre?
No. Daventry does not accept trade waste. Chargeable small-trader services are available at Sixfields and Ecton Lane with the required waste-carrier documentation.