Chelson Meadow recycling centre

Plymouth residents with domestic cars and those towing trailers are permitted free of charge. Vans disposing of domestic waste are accepted providing they have a current permit. This permit system is not for commercial waste, please visit our trade waste page for information on disposing of trade and commercial waste.

Opening hours

Located close to the landfill site near Plymstock, the site is open 364 days a year, closing only on Christmas day*.

The centre is open between 8.30am and 7.30pm from March to October and between 8.30am and 6.30pm from November to February.

Which bay?

We are unable to provide a map of the site indicating which bay to use for each material type, as the bay uses vary depending on demand. For example, on a dry summer weekend, we may dedicate three bays to garden waste. The staff on the gate will direct you to the correct bay and there are other staff on hand to help you unload your waste.

*This site is open 364 days a year for Plymouth residents to visit and dispose of waste, however the offices are not and will be closed at lunchtimes and outside of normal office hours.

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