​Cardigan Household Waste Site & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 10:00 - 15:00

Stay informed about the site rules and opening times at Cardigan Household Waste Site, this ceredigion county council dump in Cardigan, Ceredigion has specific guidelines on what items are accepted and whether you need to arrange a van permit before arriving.

Location & Address

Cilmaenllwyd, Penparc
Cardigan, Ceredigion
SA43 1RB

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01545 570881
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

  • 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 - 15:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 15:00

Winter Hours

  • 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 - 15:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 15:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December1 JanuaryGood Friday

Bank Holidays

10:00 - 15:00

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Electrical items including household appliances
  • Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Non-recyclable General Household Waste
  • Paint and solvents
  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Plate glass
  • Printer cartridges
  • Scrap metal
  • Textiles
  • Waste oil
  • Asbestos
  • DIY waste
  • Plasterboard
  • Household fixtures and fittings
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Absorbent Hygiene Products
  • Agricultural waste
  • Cars/ caravans & car/caravan parts and end of life vehicles
  • Food Waste
  • Gas cylinders and fire extinguishers
  • Large quantities of household fixtures and fittings
  • Outbuildings
  • Pet Waste
  • Trade/Business waste including Builder's waste
  • Tyres
  • Ammonia fridges

Can I recycle a fridge at this location?

No, refrigerators cannot be disposed of here.

Can I bring a mattress from a house clearance?

Yes, bringing a mattress is completely fine.

Can I bring a settee to this tip?

Yes, you can dispose of household settees here.

What to know before visiting Cardigan Tip

1Guaranteeing Local Eligibility

The team guarding the entrance will require visual proof that you reside within the authorized district. Having a digital council tax demand ready on your phone ensures a frictionless entry process.

2Heading to the Cilgerran Area Depot

Nestled comfortably within the local industrial estate, this compound is highly accessible from the A4304. It sits just a short distance from the River Teifi, making it a well-known local landmark.

3Clearances for Heavy Duty Towing

Dragging a twin-axle carriage or steering a flatbed truck requires formal permission from the local authority. Failing to register these bulky transport methods online means you will be turned away at the gates.

4Halting Corporate Fly-tipping

Firms operating for profit, including independent gardeners and roofers, are banned from ditching their commercial leftovers here. They must legally utilize a private weighbridge rather than clogging up the Local Tip.

5Keeping Kids and Animals Shielded

The tarmac is a bustling environment filled with reversing cars and heavy compaction machinery. For their absolute safety, children and family pets must remain firmly buckled inside the vehicle during your entire visit to the Waste Tip.

6Finding New Homes for Old Stuff

Instead of mindlessly tossing electronics or soft furnishings into the main containers, evaluate if they still have life in them. The dedicated repurposing cabin is always eager to accept functional goods.

7Restrictions on Toxic Elements

Never mask caustic cleaning agents, half-empty paint tins, or old engine oil inside sealed bin bags. These pose a massive environmental threat and must be handed directly to the specialized operatives at the Rubbish Tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the site without booking?
No, you do not have to reserve a time.
Is this site open during bank holidays?
Yes, it is open on bank holiday Mondays.
Do you permit trailers here?
Yes, vans are fully allowed.
Can I dump home DIY waste here?
Yes, you can throw away your DIY rubbish here.

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