​Cheddar recycling centre & Tip – Booking, Opening Hours & Waste Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Cheddar by reviewing the latest details for Cheddar recycling centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete somerset council list of accepted and rejected items for this Somerset facility.

Location & Address

Wedmore Road
Cheddar, Somerset
BS27 3EJ

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

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • 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 09:00 - 17:00
  • 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

Do you guys take old fridges?

Yes, this local site takes refrigerators.

Will they let me dump a mattress here?

Yes, there is a designated area for mattress disposal.

Can a sofa be dropped off today?

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

What to know before visiting Cheddar Tip

1Travelling to the Wedmore Road Hub

Positioned just south of the famous Gorge, simply cruise down the B3151 until you spot the entrance gates by the business park. It is a highly accessible tip for nearby villagers.

2Access Authorisation

Commercial-type vehicles face very stringent entry criteria here. Ensure your documentation and weight limits are approved well in advance of your rubbish tip run.

3On-site Hazards and Speed

Stick religiously to the 5mph speed limit. Furthermore, wearing sensible footwear prevents you from stepping on rogue nails near the metal recycling bins.

4Business Refuse Policies

This location operates a zero-tolerance approach to corporate waste disposal. Only standard residential property waste is acceptable for drop-off.

5Upcycling and Donations

Help reduce the burden on landfills by leaving your gently used household items at the salvage tent. It is conveniently located near the entrance of your local tip.

6Unacceptable Debris

Old vehicle tyres, pressurized gas bottles, and liquid gloss paint cannot be dumped under any circumstances at this waste tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register before going?
No, you can just turn up on the day.
Do you stay open on bank holidays?
Yes, you can visit us during any bank holiday.
Are vans allowed here?
Yes, you can bring a van load of rubbish.
Do you allow DIY building waste?
Yes, builders rubble from DIY is accepted.

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