​Crowndale Recycling Centre – Local Tip: Opening Times, Rules & Booking

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Ensure a smooth visit to the tip in Devon by checking the opening times and site rules for Crowndale Recycling Centre, we provide all the essential devon county council updates for this Tavistock location, from car booking policies to van permit requirements.

Location & Address

Crowndale Recycling Centre, Crowndale Road
Tavistock, Devon
PL19 8JR

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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 No
Height BarrierNone

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
  • 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
  • Textiles
  • Timber/wood
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Vapes
  • Vegetable oil

Rejected Items

  • Business and commercial 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
  • Soft furnishings/upholstered domestic seating
  • Solar storage batteries
  • Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, caravans, trailers
  • Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating

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

Can I leave my old refrigerator at this facility?

Unfortunately, fridge recycling is not offered here.

Can I drop off my mattress here?

Yes, this facility takes old bed mattresses.

Can I safely dispose of a settee here?

Yes, sofas are on our list of accepted items.

What to know before visiting Crowndale Tip

1Getting to the Tavistock site

Situated on Crowndale Road just south of Tavistock, this Local Tip is very close to Tavistock College. It is well-signposted from the town centre, but the approach road can get quite busy during school run hours, so plan your journey accordingly.

2Bringing your identification

You must be able to demonstrate that you live within the local authority's jurisdiction. Ensure you carry a recent official document, such as a water bill or a photocard driving licence, to present to the greeter at the gate.

3Booking slots for larger transports

While standard passenger automobiles can arrive freely, anybody attempting to enter in a commercial-sized van or hauling a large trailer must go online beforehand to secure a specific digital exemption.

4Attire and avoiding hazards

The environment is industrial and poses various slip and trip hazards. Closed-toe footwear is an absolute necessity to protect your feet from broken glass or stray nails, and high-visibility clothing is recommended if you have it.

5Commercial dumping policy

This public service is strictly funded for personal household clearance. Plumbers, electricians, and independent contractors will be denied entry if they attempt to dispose of job-related materials.

6Supporting the community reuse shop

Take a moment to evaluate your junk before throwing it into the crusher. Working electronics, solid wooden furniture, and decent clothing can be dropped off at the designated resale container to support regional charities.

7Prohibited dangerous goods

Highly flammable or explosive items are not tolerated under any circumstances. If you need to dispose of marine flares, ammunition, or large gas canisters, you must contact a specialist contractor rather than bringing them here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just turn up?
No, prior registration is not needed.
Are you open as normal on bank holidays?
Yes, you can drop rubbish off on a public holiday.
Can I use a commercial van for my waste?
Yes, trailers are accepted here.
Can I throw away home renovation debris?
Yes, DIY waste is accepted here.

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