​Castle Cary recycling centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Booking & Site Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Disposing of your household waste is easy when you know the rules for Castle Cary recycling centre, find out the opening hours, accepted items, and if this somerset council dump in Castle Cary, Somerset requires a prior car booking.

Location & Address

Dimmer Lane
Castle Cary, Somerset
BA7 7JB

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

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open as normal, except closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Cans
  • Cardboard - including hardback books
  • Electrical appliances
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Low-energy light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Oil – cooking and engine
  • Paint, water-based
  • Paper
  • Plastic pots, tubs, trays and all plastic bottles
  • Refuse
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soil and hardcore
  • Textiles
  • Toner cartridges
  • Tyres
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Ammunition and explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Fireworks
  • Medicines
  • Mercury
  • Petrol and diesel
  • Roofing felt containing bitumen
  • Commercial waste
  • Plasterboard
  • Vehicle parts
  • Cartons/Tetra Pak & plastic-lined paper cups

Chargeable Items

Gas bottles£10.10 for below 10kg, £19.90 for 10-20kg, £58.30 for extra large/specialist
Soil and hardcore£5.70 per bag/sack, £28.50 for small van/trailer, £57.00 for medium van/trailer
Tyres£5.70 per un-rimmed tyre, £7.50 per rimmed tyre, £75.60 per large lorry tyre

Are domestic fridges taken here?

Yes, fridges are accepted for safe environmental processing.

Are mattresses classed as accepted waste?

Yes, this recycling centre takes mattresses.

Can I get rid of a settee at this tip?

Yes, you are allowed to bring a sofa.

What to know before visiting Castle Cary Tip

1Heading to the Dimmer Site

Located on Dimmer Lane, it is just a short drive past the railway station. Because the approach involves rural roads, please watch your speed as you travel to the tip.

2Bringing the Right Vehicle

Driving a large transit van or towing a sizable trailer? You will require a specific access permit. Get this sorted online prior to your rubbish tip visit to guarantee entry.

3Pedestrian Guidance

For obvious health and safety reasons, walking in with your bags of refuse is completely forbidden. All visitors must arrive and depart within a motorized vehicle.

4Strictly Household Only

Tradespeople cannot utilize this facility to offload business refuse. The skips are exclusively reserved for domestic clear-outs at your local tip.

5Giving Items a Second Life

The fantastic salvage area accepts decent furniture, bric-a-brac, and working electronics. Staff will happily take these off your hands for resale and upcycling.

6Banned Substances

Do not attempt to drop off asbestos or hazardous chemicals. The site team lacks the specialized equipment to process these dangerous goods at the waste tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it required to book a time slot?
No, booking a slot is not needed.
Are bank holiday Mondays open as usual?
Yes, we do not close for bank holidays.
Do you allow access for vans?
Yes, entering with a trailer attached is allowed.
Are construction materials from DIY accepted?
Yes, we process DIY and renovation waste.

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