​Frome recycling centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Sort your household waste properly by knowing exactly what is accepted and rejected at Frome recycling centre, before visiting this Frome rubbish tip, verify the somerset council opening times and see if an advance car booking is required in Somerset.

Location & Address

2 Manor Furlong
Frome, Somerset
BA11 4RJ

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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 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • 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 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • 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

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Cans
  • Cardboard - including hardback books
  • Commercial waste
  • 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
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic pots, tubs, trays and all plastic bottles
  • Refuse
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soil and hardcore
  • Textiles
  • Toner cartridges
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle parts
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Ammunition and explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Medicines
  • Mercury
  • Petrol and diesel
  • Roofing felt containing bitumen
  • Cartons/Tetra Pak and plastic-lined paper cups

Chargeable Items

Asbestos£19.30 per sheet
Gas bottles£10.10 for below 10kg, £19.90 for 10-20kg, £58.30 for extra large/specialist
Plasterboard£6.60 per sheet or sack equivalent
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
Vehicle partsCharges apply

Can I drop my fridge off here?

Yes, you can quickly drop off your old fridge here.

Is this the right place to bring a mattress?

Yes, you can dump your old mattress at this facility.

Can I leave my old sofa at this facility?

Yes, this facility takes old sofas.

What to know before visiting Frome Tip

1Directions to Manor Road Hub

Located to the south of the town center near the Marston Trading Estate, the turn-off is well-signposted from the main thoroughfare. Just follow the flow of cars doing their weekend clear-outs.

2Essential Entry Documents

The gatekeepers are instructed to turn away anyone who cannot demonstrate they pay local taxes. Keep your residential paperwork handy to avoid a frustrating U-turn.

3Pre-Sorting Your Boot

Maximise your efficiency by grouping cardboard, metals, and plastics together before you even leave home. This significantly cuts down your loitering time around the skips.

4Business Dumping is Prohibited

Paying customers cannot dump their commercial debris in these public bins. The authority actively monitors for frequent flyers attempting to exploit the local tip.

5Second-Hand Treasures

Rather than crushing perfectly good furniture, hand it over to the on-site charity coordinators. It is a brilliant method to divert perfectly functional gear from the landfill.

6What Cannot Be Dropped Off

Toxic agricultural chemicals, commercial tyres, and large sheets of plasterboard are entirely forbidden. Do not mix these into your regular black bin bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is advance booking required for this centre?
No, visiting without a booking is perfectly allowed.
Are normal opening hours applied on bank holidays?
Yes, dropping off waste is allowed on bank holidays.
Can I visit using a van?
Yes, we are equipped to handle vans and trailers.
Will you take leftover DIY materials?
Yes, you can bring timber and wood from DIY work.

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