Newcastle prides itself on its green credentials and this is shown through its recycling activities and how it tries to engage its citizens to recycle more.
With the environment being an important issue in today’s world, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is making important strides in green living to ensure the city is doing its part on the local, regional and world stage.
Newcastle has also been working hard to ensure its citizens try to recycle where ever possible and this is evident through the amount of recycling they achieve on a monthly basis.
Brunswick Household Waste Recycling Centre
The Brunswick Recycling Centre recycles all types of materials including all varieties of paper and cardboard as well as textiles, plastics, metals, rubble and garden waste, batteries, electrical items, fridges and freezers and fluorescent tubes.
The Brunswick Centre is found just north of Newcastle upon Tyne on the outskirts of Brunswick village off the A1.
Opening times:
8.00am – 8.00pm April to September
8.00am – 6.00pm October to March
Address:
Brunswick Industrial Estate
Sandy Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 7AZ
Byker Household Waste Recycling Centre
The Byker Centre accepts all paper based materials, textiles, metals, batteries, home white goods, and electrical items.
Byker Recycling Centre is just on the eastern outskirts of the city, off City Road and not far from Manor Railway station.
Opening times:
8.00am – 8.00pm April to September
8.00am – 6.00pm October to March
Address:
Glasshouse Road
Off Walker Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1AH
Walbottle Household Waste Recycling Centre
The Walbottle Recycling Centre accepts all the items that both Byker and Brunswick recycle with two exceptions: Walbottle Household Waste Centre does not recycle books or fridges.
Walbottle Recycling Centre is found in the west of the city near Newburn, off the A6085. 
Opening times:
8.00am – 8.00pm April to September
8.00am – 6.00pm October to March
Address:
Walbottle Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8HY