Recycling In Worthing
Ways to donate
Non-council collectors
Worthing Recycling Centre
19 Willowbrook Rd, Worthing BN14 8NA
For more information, including opening times and accepted materials, visit the Council website.
More ways to recycle
Adur and Worthing Council provide three main recycling services, covering a wide range of everyday materials. But there are plenty of other items you can recycle locally that aren’t accepted through council collections. This page brings together everything you need to recycle more in Worthing.
Before exploring Worthing‑specific recycling opportunities, make sure you’re familiar with the council’s core services by visiting our West Sussex Recycling Hub
Charity shops in Worthing
Sustainability Initiatives in Worthing
West Sussex County Council have launched a new Reuse Shop at the Worthing Recycling Centre as part of their commitment to reducing waste and encouraging reuse across the county. You don’t need to book a recycling‑centre slot to visit the shop, simply drop in. You can read their article for full details on how it works and what you can find there.
Additionally, Transition Town Worthing also offers a monthly repair cafe to help Worthing move towards zero-waste and help to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill. Check out their website to find out more information.
Non-council collectors in your area
Although Adur and Worthing Council can recycle a range of items, there are lots of household items that can’t be recycled through them. Thankfully local initiatives, like Terracycle, allow you to recycle things to stop them going into landfill.
The Worthing Boys Club on Ivy Arch Road collects a wide range of items for Terracycle, a specialist recycling organisation that works with sponsors to process waste that can’t go in your household recycling bin. This includes food packaging and wrappers, used cleaning products and other everyday materials that would usually be thrown away.
You can view the specific items they accept here. You can also join their Facebook group to stay updated.
What other things can I recycle in Worthing?
All Tesco Extra or Co-op stores provide soft plastic recycling collection points. For Worthing, the Tesco Extra in West Durrington is a convenient drop off location. You can check the Tesco Website for their full list of accepted items.
Nearly all UK supermarkets offer battery recycling points, making it easy to drop off used batteries while you shop.
The nearest place to recycle your glasses and contact lenses is Specsavers or Boots Opticians.