To use our recycling centres you need to provide proof of your Plymouth address:
- Council tax bill
- driving licence
- gas or electricity bill
Chelson Meadow
Chelson Meadow recycling centre is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, 7 days a week. Except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Address: The Ride, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JA
View the location of Chelson Meadow on Google maps.
Items accepted
- general household waste
- bulky waste
- garden waste
- scrap metal
- fridges or freezers
- TVs or other small electrical items
- recycling ‘bring bank’ items, such as clothing, cans and glass bottles
- antifreeze or chemicals
- car or household batteries
- fluorescent tubes or low energy lamps
- gas bottles
- cooking or engine oil
- hazardous or commercial waste
- Asbestos
Items accepted but charges apply
- Hardcore, rubble, soil and ceramics
- Plasterboard
- Bonded Asbestos
- Disposal of commercial waste
Charges apply for the disposal of certain materials which are not classed as Household waste.
Payment will be taken on site by Credit/debit card payments only. Receipts will be offered.
Waste charges
Waste | Cost |
---|---|
Hardcore, rubble, soil and ceramics | £2.40 per bag or item £60 for loose material presented in a small trailer (trailer permit required) £120 for loose material presented in a large trailer (trailer permit required) |
Plasterboard | £6 per bag or sheet |
Payment Information
- Payment will be taken on site by Credit/debit card only. We do not accept cash.
- A bag is a small, plastic sand/aggregate bag from standard DIY stores that can be safely lifted by one person.
- The charges payable will be based upon the quantity of material to be deposited.The rates given as an indicative guide.
- Items such as a toilet pan, toilet cistern, sink, sink pedestal etc will be charged as single items.
- The staff member’s decision on the actual charge is final.
Vans and trailers
Vans and trailers can use Chelson Meadow (exemptions and restrictions apply).
All vans and trailers need a permit.
Weston Mill
Weston Mill recycling centre is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm every Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The centre is closed from Tuesday to Thursday.
Address: North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AR
View the location of Weston Mill on Google Map.
Items accepted
- garden waste
- household waste
- wood waste
- scrap metal
- large household appliances (washing machines, cookers, tumble dryers)
Items not accepted
These items are not accepted at Weston Mill, you will need to take them to Chelson Meadow:
- fridges or freezers
- TVs or other small electrical items
- recycling ‘bring bank’ items, such as clothing, cans and glass bottles
- antifreeze, asbestos or chemicals
- car or household batteries
- fluorescent tubes or low energy lamps
- gas bottles
- cooking or engine oil
- hazardous or commercial waste
- hardcore, rubble, soil and ceramics
- plasterboard
- bonded asbestos
Vans and trailers
Vans and trailers are not allowed to use Weston Mill.