​Bideford Recycling Centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Bideford by reviewing the latest details for Bideford Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete devon county council list of accepted and rejected items for this Devon facility.

Location & Address

Bideford Recycling Centre, Caddsdown Industrial Estate
Bideford, Devon
EX39 3BE

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 155 1010

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed No
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 10:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 09:00 - 16:30
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 10:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 10:00 - 16:30

Holiday & Closures

Easter SundayChristmas EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's EveNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium and steel cans
  • Asbestos
  • Ash
  • Batteries – Household and car batteries
  • Bulky/rigid plastics
  • Cardboard/Yellow Pages
  • Carpets
  • Clean mixed plastic packaging, for example, food trays and yoghurt pots
  • Coffee pods – plastic and metal pods collected separately
  • Directories/Yellow Pages
  • Flat glass
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Foil/Aluminium packaging
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Garden/green waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Hazardous waste, including items such as household chemicals
  • Large domestic appliances, eg cookers, tumble dryers, washing machines
  • Light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Night storage heaters
  • NHS equipment
  • Noxious weeds
  • Other electrical appliances, for example, toasters, lawn mowers, hairdryers, computers and laptops
  • Paper, newspapers and magazines
  • Petrol powered lawn mowers and strimmers
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Soft furnishings/upholstered domestic seating
  • Textiles
  • Timber/wood
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Vapes
  • Vegetable oil

Rejected Items

  • Business and commercial waste
  • Commercial fridges/freezers/air conditioning units
  • Dead pets, pet faeces and soiled litter/bedding material
  • Electric vehicle batteries
  • Excess dustbin/black bag waste
  • Fireworks
  • Flares, explosives and ammunition
  • Fly-tipped waste
  • Ground/Air source heat pumps
  • Oil tanks/Heating oil tanks
  • Railway sleepers/Utility poles
  • Sanitary wastes
  • Sewage/contents of drains
  • Sharps/clinical items
  • Solar storage batteries
  • Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, caravans, trailers

Chargeable Items

Asbestos£6.60 per sheet/bag
Plasterboard£7.60 per sheet/bag
Soil and rubble£4.10 per bag/item
Tyres£7.60 per tyre
Bath or shower tray£6.60 each
Shower screen£6.60 each
DIY plastic£19.60 per sheet/bag

Is refrigerator recycling offered here?

No, bringing a fridge is not allowed.

Do you accept mattresses?

Yes, you can easily drop your mattress into the bulky skip.

Can I bring a sofa suite here?

Yes, we are equipped to take large couches.

Preparing for your drop-off at Bideford Tip

1Directions via Clovelly Road

Finding this Local Tip is straightforward if you head towards Caddsdown Industrial Park. Located just a stone's throw from the Affinity Devon outlet shopping centre, simply follow the industrial estate signs right to the gates.

2Confirming Your Catchment Area

Workers managing the entry point require visitors to show documentation demonstrating they reside in the correct zone. Keep a physical letter or digital bank statement handy on your dashboard to speed up your access.

3Digital Authorisation for Transits

No reservations are necessary for normal passenger automobiles. However, an electronic authorisation is strictly mandated for oversized transports or hitched carriers to prevent congestion inside the Tip.

4Pre-Sorting for Ramp Efficiency

To make your visit as smooth as possible, organize your recyclables before leaving home. Grouping timber, metals, and plastics together in your boot means you will spend far less time walking between the elevated skips.

5Contractor and Builder Ban

Independent tradesmen and construction firms are prohibited from utilising this community infrastructure for profit. Any loads suspected of being generated from paid jobs will face immediate rejection by the site manager.

6The On-Site Salvage Area

Before you toss everything away, consider if someone else might need it. There is a dedicated drop-off zone for pre-loved items, allowing your old furniture or books to be repurposed by charities.

7Explosives and Dangerous Goods

Items carrying a high fire risk, such as marine flares, fireworks, or compressed air tanks, are rarely accepted without prior arrangement. Always ring ahead or check the regional guidelines to find the safest disposal method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is booking required?
No, you don't have to secure a booking beforehand.
What are the bank holiday opening times?
Yes, bank holiday Mondays are open as normal.
Can I bring a van load of rubbish?
Yes, both personal and hired vans are allowed.
Can I bring old doors and DIY materials?
Yes, this waste centre takes DIY rubbish.

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