​Gofer Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Abergele by reviewing the latest details for Gofer Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete conwy county borough council list of accepted and rejected items for this Conwy facility.

Location & Address

Rhuddlan Road, St George
Abergele, Conwy
LL22 9SE

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01492 574000
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

  • 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 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 November to 31 March

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

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Clothing & textiles
  • Paper & card
  • Mixed plastics
  • Garden waste
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Batteries
  • Tins, cans and aerosols
  • Furniture
  • Electrical items
  • Scrap metal
  • Cardboard
  • Hard plastics
  • General refuse
  • Animal waste
  • Fluorescent light tubes
  • Carpet
  • Fuel containers
  • Household or garden chemicals
  • Used engine oil or cooking oil
  • Paint
  • Car batteries
  • Mattresses
  • Rubble and soil
  • Plasterboard
  • Wood and timber
  • Asbestos
  • Tyres and car parts
  • Gas bottles
  • Plastic window frames
  • Plastic door or door frames
  • Plate glass
  • Bathroom or sanitary appliances
  • Insulation material
  • Roofing felt
  • Plastic downpipe, guttering or fascia
  • Fire Extinguishers

Rejected Items

  • Trade waste
  • Commercial fridges or freezers
  • Ammonia fridges
  • Agricultural or farm waste
  • Industrial grade chemicals

Chargeable Items

Rubble and soil£2.35 per bag
Plasterboard£4.75 per bag
Wood and timber£7.50 per bag
Asbestos£20 per bag or sheet
Tyres and car parts£4.25 each
Gas bottlesUp to 10kg - £6.50 each, 11kg-20kg - £11.75 each, 20kg + - £37 each
Plastic window frames£3.25 each
Plastic door or door frames£3.25 each
Plate glass£3.25 each
Bathroom or sanitary appliances£3.25 each
Insulation material£3.25 per bag
Roofing felt£3.25 per bag
Plastic downpipe, guttering or fascia£3.25 up to 5 pieces
Fire Extinguishers£7.70 each

Will they accept a fridge at this site?

No, dropping off domestic fridges is not possible.

Do you take unwanted mattresses?

Yes, this location handles mattress recycling.

Is there a skip for sofas at this centre?

Yes, we are happy to take your old sofa.

What to know before visiting Gofer Tip

1Certifying Your Boundary Status

Gate operators are tasked with turning away non-locals. Ensure you carry physical evidence, like a recent utility invoice, demonstrating your home falls strictly within the Conwy municipal borders.

2Navigating to the Kinmel Bay Facility

Situated just off Rhuddlan Road, the complex is conveniently placed between Abergele and Rhyl. The sweeping entrance is well signposted as you pass by the adjacent business parks on the A547.

3Pre-Scheduling Your Journey

You must organize a precise time window via the council's booking page before firing up the engine. If you intend to use a rented pickup truck, ensure you finalize the required exemption forms simultaneously.

4Stamping Out Corporate Dumping

This publicly funded Rubbish Tip does not cater to builders or professional house clearance firms. Any load resembling trade materials will prompt an immediate dismissal from the premises.

5Protective Gear and Segregation

Pre-sorting your glass, metals, and textiles at home dramatically cuts down the time spent wandering between the various bays. While doing so, remember that open-toed footwear is banned on the concrete aprons to prevent accidental injuries.

6Donating to the Upcycling Initiative

Think carefully before condemning old board games or wooden tables to the crusher. The fantastic on-site shop accepts gently used wares, refurbishing them to raise vital funds for local causes.

7Barring Toxic Deliveries

Hazardous liquids, including old engine lubricants or aggressive garden pesticides, require extreme caution. Alert the site marshals immediately upon arrival so these dangerous fluids can be locked inside the dedicated chemical safes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is booking required?
Yes, an appointment is necessary.
Are you closed on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open over bank holiday weekends.
Can I bring a hired van to the tip?
Yes, you can drive a van into the facility.
Do you take plasterboard from DIY jobs?
Yes, you can bring timber and wood from DIY work.

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