Cobden Street tip, Salford
Cobden Street is one of Salford's three household recycling centres, checked against Salford City Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 31 October 2026.
- Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA
- 8am to 6pm every day
- Free for Greater Manchester residents (not Wigan)
- Cars 52 visits a year. Vans need a free permit (18 visits)
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Where it is
Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA. Salford Council lists Cobden Street under Pendleton.
Opening times
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, checked against Salford City Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 31 October 2026.
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- Pick-up trucks cannot access this site, according to the site page
- One of only four Greater Manchester weighbridges for asbestos (cement-bonded, from your own home, full protective gear)
- Asbestos times differ: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 1pm, closed Sundays and bank holidays
- Rubble: up to five 900mm by 600mm sacks a visit, from DIY you did yourself
- Empty fridges and freezers before you bring them
Limits that catch people out
- No walk-ins: there is no pedestrian access, though people without a vehicle can hand small amounts to staff at the entrance
- Trade waste is refused, including waste left by a builder or tradesperson you hired
- Staff check loads at the gate, so sort your waste before you go
- Visits are counted by number plate cameras
Salford's other sites are Lumns Lane and Boysnope Wharf. See the Salford tips guide and the free van permit guide.