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Nappies (disposable)

Can I recycle it?

Disposable nappies are not recyclable, they should be placed in your rubbish bin.

Useful information

An alternative is to use cloth nappies (also known as 'real nappies'). This can help protect the environment and can save you money in the long run.

Household Waste and Recycling Centres

We have 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Cornwall. You can find opening times and a list of accepted items for each site using the button below.

Find out more about HWRCs

You can find your nearest HWRC by entering you postcode on our My Area page. 

You need to book a slot to visit some sites.

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