​Brunel Road Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Unsure if you need to book a car slot for the local dump? Get the complete devon county council guidelines for Brunel Road Recycling Centre in Newton Abbot, including site rules, opening hours, and what items are accepted at this convenient Devon waste facility.

Location & Address

Brunel Road Recycling Centre
Newton Abbot, Devon
TQ12 4PJ

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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 Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

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/Greeting Cards
  • Carpets
  • Clean mixed plastic packaging, for example, food trays and yoghurt pots
  • Coffee pods – plastic and metal pods collected separately
  • Directories/Yellow Pages
  • Drinks cartons/Tetra-paks
  • 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 electrical appliances, for example, 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

  • Commercial/trade 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

Am I allowed to bring a broken fridge?

No, this site rejects all types of fridges.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

Yes, mattress disposal is a standard service here.

Do you collect sofas dropped off here?

Yes, you may drop off your used settee.

Top advice prior to arriving at Brunel Road Tip

1Finding the Newton Abbot Estate

Located deep within the busy Brunel Road Industrial Estate, getting to this Waste Tip involves taking the exit from the Penn Inn Roundabout on the A380. Follow the heavy goods traffic, and you will spot the entrance.

2Utility Statement Requirements

Only domestic taxpayers from the surrounding region are granted access. Make sure you have a physical bill or a digital PDF showing your current postcode before leaving the house to avoid a wasted trip.

3Electronic Approvals for Towing

Everyday family cars can enter the Rubbish Tip without any prior paperwork. For those utilising hired vans, flatbeds, or towing apparatus, an advanced digital approval document must be arranged via the local authority portal to gain entry.

4Pedestrian Ban and Protective Clothing

For severe safety reasons, walking into the compound on foot with bags of trash is entirely forbidden. You must arrive in a motorised vehicle, and wearing heavy-duty gloves is highly recommended once you begin emptying your trunk.

5No Company Clear-Outs Permitted

Corporate waste disposal operations are not facilitated here. If you arrive in a branded company vehicle loaded with commercial debris, the staff are instructed to turn you around immediately.

6Dropping Off Functional Homewares

The compound features a fantastic reuse container designed to rescue perfectly good items from destruction. Pass on your unwanted bicycles, gardening tools, or lamps so they can benefit a new household.

7Stringent Guidelines on Toxic Waste

Environmental regulations mean that certain DIY leftovers, such as liquid paint or roofing sheets, cannot be mixed with general trash. These materials require careful separation and you may need to speak to the weighbridge office for instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to make an appointment?
No, reserving a time slot is not required.
Does this facility open on public holidays?
Yes, we stay open on bank holidays.
Do you accept vehicles with trailers?
Yes, you can bring a trailer.
Do you accept bags of DIY rubble?
Yes, you can bring your DIY construction debris here.

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