Can you recycle loft insulation?
🏭 Recycling centre
Mineral wool offcuts: bagged general waste at the recycling centre (check first). Never any household bin.
Glass and mineral wool insulation is irritant waste — double-bag offcuts and check your recycling centre accepts DIY insulation (some charge, some restrict amounts). Old insulation from pre-1990s homes: check for asbestos-containing materials before touching (see asbestos).
Tips
- Wear a mask and gloves handling old insulation
Which bin does it go in?
Mineral wool offcuts: bagged general waste at the recycling centre (check first). Never any household bin.
🏭 Find the nearest suitable location
Check booking, proof-of-address and vehicle rules before travelling.
Background: The decluttering disposal checklist.
Also searched as: rockwool, fibreglass insulation.
✓ Checked against current UK guidance: 14 Jul 2026. Spot an error or an out-of-date rule?