​Bodmin Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Dispose of your rubbish smoothly by following the cornwall council site rules for Bodmin Household Waste Recycling Centre, check if this Bodmin dump requires an advance car booking, view the current opening times, and verify the accepted and rejected items for this Cornwall location.

Location & Address

Wheal Prosper, Lanivet
Bodmin, Cornwall
PL30 5HB

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0300 1234 141
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

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

Winter Hours

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

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Books
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Clothes and textiles
  • Cookers
  • Cooking oil
  • Energy-saving lightbulbs
  • Engine oil
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Green/garden waste
  • Hot ash
  • Household chemicals
  • Household waste
  • Items for re-use
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Paints
  • Paper, newspaper and magazines
  • Plastic bottles
  • Small electrical items
  • TVs/monitors
  • Wetsuits
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Plasterboard
  • Soil
  • Tyres
  • Rubble
  • Sanitary ware
  • Japanese Knotweed
  • Ragwort
  • Commercial waste

Can I bring a standard household fridge?

Yes, you can leave your broken fridge with us.

Is dropping off a mattress permitted?

Yes, we provide a skip specifically for mattresses.

Can I bring a corner sofa?

Yes, dropping off a couch is perfectly fine.

What to know before visiting Bodmin Tip

1Getting to the Walker Lines Industrial Estate

Located on the Walker Lines Industrial Estate along Normandy Way, it is a brief drive from the historic Bodmin Keep. Remember that pedestrian access is forbidden, so you must arrive on four wheels to use this local tip.

2Cornwall Inhabitant Verification

The operators require confirmation that you pay council tax to the unitary authority. Having your recent statement or a utility invoice ready for inspection ensures you will not be turned away at the gates.

3Trailer and Light Goods Vehicle Authorisation

If you drive a panel van or tow a large box, a free household vehicle permit is legally required. Apply online well in advance, as unpermitted commercial-style transports are blocked from accessing the waste tip.

4Pre-Sorting and On-Site Etiquette

Maximise your efficiency by compartmentalising your recyclables before setting off. Once parked, adhere to the designated walkways and wear flat, sensible shoes to avoid tripping hazards.

5Commercial Dumpers Not Welcome

This compound is strictly financed for residential refuse only. Tradesmen and businesses attempting to offload commercial debris will be identified and directed to paid commercial weighbridges instead.

6Banned Substances and Limitations

Keep in mind that highly dangerous materials such as marine flares, ammunition, and Japanese knotweed are universally banned here. Never attempt to hide these in black bags at the rubbish tip.

7The Bodmin Revamp Shop

Give your old items a new lease of life by dropping them at the onsite salvage shop. Books, crockery, and small furnishings in good condition are sold on to fund local initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are prior bookings necessary?
Yes, you need to reserve your time to go.
Are you open for business on bank holidays?
Yes, this site remains open during bank holidays.
Are commercial vans permitted?
Yes, you can tow a trailer to drop off waste.
Can I dump home DIY waste here?
No, you cannot bring timber and wood from DIY work.

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