Essential Services in Swindon

Whether you need to know which pharmacy is open on a Sunday, where to dispose of batteries in the town or how to go about registering a death, this is your guide.

Find out where to find all the information you need about essential services in Swindon.

Pharmacies

Swindon’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), part of the NHS, hosts an interactive map of all the pharmacies in the town and the opening hours.

To find out what hours your local chemist is open see: Swindon CCG pharmacy page.

Dial 111 if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. Use 999 for emergencies.

Waste collection

With refuse, recycling, garden and plastic waste collections in Swindon it can be easy to lose track, especially when bank holidays throw a spanner in the works.

Enter your postcode here to find out when your collections are: Swindon rubbish and recycling collection days

Swindon Recycling Centre/tip

Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre, in Derby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, is open every day except Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Between April 1 and October 31, it is open, 8am to 8pm Thursdays and 8am to 5pm all other days (closed Wednesdays)

Between Nov 1 and March 31, it is open, 8am to 4pm (closed Wednesdays).

Batteries, used engine oil, electric household items and even properly wrapped household asbestos can be accepted. For further details of what can be disposed of at the site see: Swindon Household Waste Recycling Centre.

You’ll need proof of residency to use the site.

Dealing with a death in Swindon

Registering a death and dealing with funeral arrangements is something that many of us don’t give a thought about, until the situation arises.

The Tell Us Once service lets you report to most government organisations in one go.

You can find out about local cemetery and crematorium fees as well as how to register a death via: Swindon Borough Council.

Compare funeral costs via Beyond funeral services Swindon page.

Police

Swindon Police Station at Gablecross, Shrivenham Road, South Marston SN3 4RB is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm and Saturdays 8.30am to 1pm.

For non-emergency police assistance call 101. In an emergency dial 999.

Find out all you need to know about firearms licences and fees via Wiltshire Police. Swindon’s firearms enquiry officer is Andrew Vickery, available on: 01380 861804 or 07890 323474, email - [email protected]

The force also runs an interesting scheme where Wiltshire residents can follow police staff for a single shift. See: Ride Along Scheme

Need a tradesperson?

Finding a reliable tradesperson can be a daunting task.

Whether you need a builder, plumber, carpenter or another trader you can search for those who are Trading Standards Approved in Swindon via the: Buy With Confidence website.