​Exton Road Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Clearing out a large load in Exeter? Find out if you need a devon county council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Exton Road Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Devon dump.

Location & Address

Exton Road Recycling Centre, Exton Road
Exeter, Devon
EX2 8LX

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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

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
  • 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
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Large domestic appliances, for example, cookers, tumble dryers, washing machines
  • Light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Night storage heaters – Please see asbestos for more information
  • Other electrical appliances, for example, toasters, lawn mowers, hairdryers, computers and laptops
  • Papers, 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
  • Sharps/clinical items
  • Soft furnishings/upholstered domestic seating
  • Solar storage batteries
  • Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, caravans, trailers
  • Wase 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 bring a fridge to this tip?

No, refrigerators cannot be disposed of here.

Will you take a bed mattress?

Yes, we allow the disposal of old mattresses.

Can I bring a standard sofa?

Yes, we take sofas of all standard sizes.

What to know before visiting Exton Road Tip

1Journey details for the Marsh Barton compound

Positioned right in the heart of Exeter's bustling Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, this Rubbish Tip is easily accessible via the A377. Be prepared for heavy commuter and commercial traffic if you plan to visit during weekday rush hours.

2Gate entry requirements

The facility is ring-fenced for the exclusive use of regional taxpayers. You will be asked to display a recent piece of mail showing your name and a valid Devon postcode before the barriers are lifted.

3Pre-approval for heavy load carriers

Standard cars require zero forward planning. Conversely, anyone intending to use a rented box van or a dual-cab utility vehicle must complete a swift online declaration form to obtain the correct entry clearance.

4Traffic flow and walking rules

Due to the constant movement of massive articulated lorries, accessing the compound on foot is strictly illegal. You must remain in your vehicle until safely parked, and always keep a close eye on wandering children.

5Banning commercial activities

Entrepreneurs and tradespeople are absolutely excluded from utilizing these civic bins for their work-related clear-outs. The staff reserve the right to inspect any suspicious cargo and refuse service to business operators.

6Donating usable goods

There is a dedicated area for second-hand treasures that are too good to be destroyed. By handing over your decent homewares and old media, you help minimize environmental impact while supporting community projects.

7Managing restricted refuse

Not everything can be tossed into a general skip. Tricky items like plasterboard, old vehicle tyres, and heavy duty batteries are subject to very specific quotas, and exceeding them could result in extra charges or a flat refusal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a time to go?
No, booking a vehicle slot is not necessary.
Can I go to the tip on a bank holiday?
Yes, the facility will be open on bank holiday Monday.
Can I drop off recycling in a van?
Yes, vehicles with trailers can access the site.
Can I dispose of plaster and DIY waste?
Yes, we accept waste from home improvements.

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